Holiday Travel Tips

The holidays are just around the corner and now is the time to start planning the strategy for your holiday. It's easier to get air travel and hotel reservations if you book well in advance of your trip. This usually assures you of getting a lower price-of airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars that often sell out quickly for the holidays.

If it is possible to avoid the peak travel days. The most active days to fly are those immediately before and after the actual holiday. If you can, book flights two days before and after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Choose a non-stop flight if available, or one involving the fewest connections and stops. Every time his plane touches the ground during peak duration of the journey, the possibility of delays due to bad weather or air traffic increases the problems. Also, it's best to book flights in the morning, they tend to be delayed less often than afternoon departures. Secure advance seat assignments to ensure that sits with his family on the plane.

During vacation flights are sometimes overbooked and it is critical to check in the first. Domestic travelers must arrive at the airport two hours before departure and international travelers should arrive three hours in advance.

Packing light saves time and energy. One suggestion for packing lighter is to send gifts to their destination early. If you choose not to send your gifts ahead, then no recapitulation before the flight. With security a priority for all airlines, security personnel will have access to all items.

Keep a positive attitude, but also be prepared for setbacks. Delays happen, and airlines do the best they can to maintain their lists on time.