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Tips To Survive Holiday Traveling

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There is so much to think about when traveling any time of year but when it comes to holiday traveling it can be quite overwhelming. Between lost luggage, long road trips and the limited time to get from point A to point B to see family can make holiday travel a nightmare for many people. Holiday time is a time when more people travel than ever, which could mean longer lines at the airport and packed flights that leave you wondering why you opted to travel for the holidays. No matter what method you’re using to travel during the holidays, I have some tips to survive holiday traveling that will make your trek to family easier than ever before. 

Skip Big Airports

Try to avoid buying tickets for the bigger airports. If you can opt for a smaller airline you’ll be able to save some money as well as avoid cramped flights as most people go for the larger airports. While these smaller airports may not easier to get to, they will provide you with fewer crowds and faster flight times.

Travel In Reliable Vehicles

We recently rented the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander for travel back to South Florida to see family and friends. We packed in our whole family and our belongings without a problem. I was pleasantly surprised. It was such a smooth and reliable ride. The gas mileage was great for what I am used to in my full size SUV.

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Purchase Travel Insurance

During the holiday travel season, there can be delays due to weather or overbooked flights. The best way to protect your sanity is to purchase travel insurance that has both good trip-delay and cancellation coverage. This helps get you rebooked from a canceled flight quicker.

Do your Research

No matter how you’re planning to do some holiday traveling this year, it’s best to research alternative routes and options to ensure you always arrive on time. If you’re flying then you may not be able to opt for alternative routes, but you can at least be educated in other options if holiday travel gets too much.

Download Apps

Prior to your departure, download apps to entertain everyone who’s holiday traveling with you. There are many apps available on both Android and Apple devices to keep the entire family entertained. Downloading apps prior to departure will avoid any high-cost data charges while away from home. I’ve published previously apps that work without internet connection that I love using for my kids during travel. Check it out HERE

Pack Appropriately

You’ll need to think of everything ahead of time when it comes to holiday travel. Be sure to pack earplugs for times when the surrounding noise is too much for your family. Items like an headphones and iPads with a music list ready to play, will ensure peace during holiday traveling time.

There are so many little things you can do to be proactive when it comes to trying to survive holiday traveling. These tips I shared today will lead you in a positive direction to enjoy holiday traveling so that you’re well-rested and happy upon arrival to your relative’s home for holiday festivities.  

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  1. Patricia Chamberlain says

    June 20, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    These are great tips! I love to travel, but I absolutely hate to pack and prepare. We are definitely going to purchase travel insurance for our next trip!

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  2. Jessica Fuqua says

    June 20, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Packing is one of the worsts! I’ve never purchased travel insurance. We’ve thought about it but always decided we probably didn’t need it.

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  3. Stephanie says

    June 20, 2019 at 10:07 pm

    I looked at the Outlander when I purchased my most recent vehicle. We already have a Mitsubishi Lancer that I’ve had for 10 years now and love it! Their vehicles hold up so well. We do the drive from Houston to SW Florida at least once a year and having a good vehicle is so important!

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  4. Julia Palfrey says

    June 20, 2019 at 11:25 pm

    Greta tips!

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  5. Neely says

    June 21, 2019 at 8:01 am

    Awesome tips! I think big airports are so overrated! We much prefer the smaller one in Dallas.

    Reply
  6. Natural Beauty And Makeup says

    June 21, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    I have to purchase the travel insurance this year for our next trip! I agree, planning ahead reduces the stress. Great tips ☺

    Reply
  7. Bree says

    June 21, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    I needed this advice because we are traveling over the 4th and I am dreading it. Thanks for sharing your tips, hopefully my travels are a little easier now! Also… swooning over that car!!

    Reply
  8. Di says

    June 22, 2019 at 11:52 am

    Regarding your tip on small airports. I’ve actually observed the opposite, it’s been more expensive to travel from smaller airports. We do it more for convenience of travel for us. My tip would be to get TSA precheck! That is a sanity saver!

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  9. Courtney says

    June 23, 2019 at 11:04 pm

    Awesome tips!!! I’ve learned my lesson with travel insurance. I never would purchase and then I actually ran into and issue and wish I had it. Always purchase!!!

    Reply
  10. Jasmine Watts says

    June 24, 2019 at 5:53 am

    These are great travel advice that is just perfect for my upcoming plan next month. I haven’t tried traveling in small airports which I have realized would definitely save my travel time. Hopefully, these tips would help me a lot to make some changes in my traveling plans next month.

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