Holiday Travel Tips for a Less Stressful Festive Season

With these travel advice, you'll be able to enjoy the most delightful (and chaotic) time of year when traveling.

Make your rental car reservation in advance

The cost of renting a car might vary greatly. Because of this, it's a good idea to book your car in advance (ideally with a firm that offers free cancellations) and monitor any reductions in price.

Prepare to deal with stress and replace it with joy

With any luck, all that planning will keep you composed while you travel over the holidays. Consider downloading a few meditation apps, like Headspace or Calm, to use while traveling if you need a little assistance unwinding.

Get reservations at every restaurant you intend to go to

As we've noted before, preparation is essential when traveling over the holidays.

Verify the opening times for the attractions at your location

There are others taking holiday breaks besides you. So are those who work in hospitality and tourism. Note holiday hours before you go for your must-see locations.

Invest in lounge access

During the holidays, airport traffic tends to increase, so try to arrive at least two hours ahead of schedule.

Have a backup plan in case things go wrong

Next, in the event that your flight is canceled, attempt to plan a backup route to your destination. To avoid feeling like you're missing out on something, find out how far it is to get there by car, research bus and rail schedules, or come up with a completely other plan B for your holiday celebration (like a staycation).

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