7 Holiday Travel Tips Every Traveler Needs

Travel on any day can be stressful. Managing airports, transfers, accommodation check-ins, and everything in between can be overwhelming.

Factor in the stress of the unexpected and your dream holiday get away can be a nightmare!

Delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and other travel stresses are all a higher likelihood due to increased crowds, weather conditions, and influxes in reservations, but with these simple steps, you can stay a step ahead and reduced the stress of holiday travel.

Travel Insurance

If the past several years have taught us anything, it is the importance of travel insurance.

Whether it is a worldwide pandemic, airline strike, government shutdown, weather, or any other myriad of reasons, cancellations and delays happen.

While losing out on vacation can be heartbreaking, it can be that much worse also losing out financially.

Having travel insurance assures you are covered in the event of cancelations before or during trips. In the even of a flight cancellation, hotels, tours, transit, and other costs are covered, even if not refundable.

Other benefits of travel insurance include assistance with lost luggage, car rental coverage, and more.

⚕️Travel medical insurance is also a very good thing to have in the event of accident, injury, or illness while traveling.

While these incidents are rare, even a minor accident or illness can not only derail a trip but also be a huge financial burden.

Airline Apps

Why is it important to have airline apps?

This is the best way to manage your flights, get real time alerts and updates, and manage any changes.

Last minute flight changes and delays can happen, and the best way to get real time alerts is via the airline app.

⭐Be sure the alerts are turned on in the app

⭐Be sure your email and phone number are up to date in your airline account and on the app

Download Travel Apps

In addition to having your airline app, there are numerous apps that make travel much easier to navigate and eliminate the stress of finding directions, getting a car service, even finding public toilets (Flush App).

These are some of our favorite apps to make travel easier and more stress-free.

Arrive at the Airport Early

Holiday travel brings bigger crowds, longer lines, and extended wait times at check in, security, lounges, immigration, etc.

Arriving at the airport within the recommended time frames can help eliminate stress, rushing, and missed flights.

Arrival time varies by airport, but the general rule is:

3 hours prior to boarding for international flight

2 hours prior for domestic flights.

Check in On-Line

Checking in on-line prior to your flight (generally) provides you with your boarding pass in advance, assures all your travel documents are in order with the airline, gives boarding group and seat information.

If any of these things are not in order, you will find out while checking in on-line prior to getting to the airport and can either rectify these issues or allot extra time to go to the check in counter.

⭐This is where having those airline apps help expedite your airport process.

Have Essentials In Your Personal Item

With an increase in travelers at the holidays comes an increase in lost luggage and increase in having to gate check carry-on luggage.

Don’t risk getting to your final destination with just the clothes on your back!

Be sure to have essentials like medications, a change of clothes, documents, and valuables in your personal item to minimize crisis in the event your luggage is lost or delayed.

Use a Travel Advisor

This is the absolute best way to reduce the stress of holiday (or any time) travel!

Your travel advisor not only takes that lead on planning and booking your dream getaway but is also with you every step of the way should there be any issues or setbacks during travel.

Travel advisors are well versed in mitigating travel disruptions, arranging alternative transportation and accommodations, and assisting in filing travel insurance claims.

Look at your travel advisor like your holiday hero, ready to step in to save your vacation under any circumstances!

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