As the holidays approach, travelers begin strategizing how they will survive the crowds, delays, high prices and other frustrations that can occur when traveling during the busiest time of the year. The holidays are stressful enough, so we’ve found an expert to help make your travels smooth and stress-free.
Bing Travel has a new article from Budget Travel’s Trip Coach with the answers to the most common concerns about holiday travel. Want to get a bargain vacation away from traveling families? Try Las Vegas or New Orleans. They aren’t traditional “wholesome” holiday destinations, so you can find some great deals around the holidays. To survive the crowded airport, where you may end up spending more time than planned if your flight is delayed, try a unique new twist on the “I Spy” game. And about those flight delays: Trip Coach recommends booking non-stop flights as early in the day as possible. Those two simple tips can reduce your chances of being delayed a great deal.
What are your tips and strategies for surviving holiday travel? Share your experiences and advice in the comments section.
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"The holidays are stressful enough"
sounds paradoxical!
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You can also look for hostels..Right now hostelsclub.com/strongdollar has deals for americans who find a cheap flight to Europe can also get 30% off at hostels and B&Bs cause these properties will accept the balance for the dollar value instead of Euros!
Our travel tip is to rent a timeshare (we use http://www.redweek.com for very nice budget ones). This way we have a haven to escape to, and at the same time we can participate in the resort's activities when we choose. A lot of resorts have really fun Christmas things going on.
just avoid big airport like LAX, Chicago, Atltana, Newyork than you will be okay
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We use airport hotel Park and Fly option if we have to leave early in the morning. Hotel stay and free parking, plus transportation directly to your airline check-in are cheaper than parking in satellite lots and many hotels allow for up to two weeks free parking. For less than the cost of a private parking lot, we got a great hotel room, free parking, free breakfast and a ride to the airport.
Don't forget to purchase travel insurance! It is not expensive and can save your life. Health care is first class in most western countries but what happens if you suffer a major medical emergency in somewhere 3rd world? In most cases you need to be flown back to a decent hospital and that is massively expensive.
Research is important because not all travel insurance is created equal. Try somewhere like www.travel-insurance-reviews.com
What do you do if you happened to be one of those vacationers who arrives late at the airport and the woman behind the luggage counter stands up on the baggage checkin area and towers over you and says "What?" I was so shocked that all I could do was laugh, I had never had someone act like that towards me before. My family drove me an hour nad half to get to the airport for my flight home, she didn't need to be rude like that, and I asked her if I missed my flight. I had more problems with my flight through C******** airlines than I have ever had in my life flying. They did get my bags checked in and I made the flight, but I will never forget her or go through that airline again.
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Before you leave...
Checklist
- Passport/ID
- Visa(s)
- Airline Tickets, Tour/Hotel/Car Voucher
- Insurance Policy
- Health Documents
- Medication
- Travellers cheques, money, credit/debit cards
* be sure to take along photocopies of all documentation
<a href="www.personaltravel.ca/.../traveltips">Read more tips</a> from <a href="http://www.personaltravel.ca">Vancouver Travel Agency</a> company called Personal Travel Management
Mandatory Requirements & Other Recommendations
Ensure that the expiry date of your passport is well beyond the date of your return (at least 6 months from your return date).
Call 72 hours prior to re-confirm flights (international flights)
Check-in times at YVR airport
Domestic (within Canada): 1.5 hours
Transborder (between Canada and US): 2 hours
International (including Caribbean and Mexico): 3 hours
Baggage
Double check your carry on to ensure that you are not carrying any prohibited items. As outlined on the YVR Airport website, the following items are prohibited as carry-on and will be confiscated:
- All knives
- Any sharp and/or pointed objects
- Replica or toy weapons
- Corkscrews
- Fireworks
- Sporting equipment, such as golf clubs, hockey sticks, ski poles, squash and tennis racquets and ice skates will be confiscated
You may take electronic devices on as carry on (laptop, cell-phones, etc.) but ensure that your batteries are fully charged as you may be requested to power up the item for a security check
Check with your agent for size/weight specifications for carry-on and checked baggage
Pack a change of clothing in your carry on (include toiletries, medication, etc.)
Put a luggage tag on the inside of your luggage, and a unique marker on the outside for quick identification
read more tips here http://www.personaltravel.ca/clientresources/traveltips">www.personaltravel.ca/.../traveltips from vancouver travel agency company called personal travel management ( http://www.personaltravel.ca )
