The holiday season is finally here. That means colorful lights, festive music, tasty food, exciting gifts, and more.
For many families, the holiday season is a time for travel. While most are planning to visit loved ones in other places, others have something a little more adventurous in mind.
If an upcoming vacation is in the cards for you and your loved ones, it’s essential to start planning now. Doing so ensures you have the best travel experience possible.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at six useful tips for those planning a family vacation this holiday season:
Book now
Booking vacations during the holidays is becoming more common. That means all the best travel destinations get booked up fast. If you’re determined to do some traveling with your loved ones this holiday season, it’s imperative that you act as fast as possible. Not only will this ensure you get the best seats and rooms, but also the best price as well. Talk to your partner about preferred destinations and narrow the list down to three or so options. That way, you have one or more fallback choices in the event your first pick is already booked up.
Pack bathing suits
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We all know how important it is to pack appropriately for a vacation. When it comes to hightailing it out of the cold and fleeing to someplace warm and sunny, the last thing you want to do is forget to pack a bathing suit! With this in mind, make a point to pack swimwear for the whole family before anything else. If your children have outgrown their bathing suits from summer, take advantage of winter sales on swimwear. From girls bathing suits to men’s swim trunks, the prices are sure to be reasonable this time of year.
Use AirTags
Apple AirTags and similar products are incredibly useful for vacationing families. Not only do they help prevent items from getting lost, but they also come in handy for safety reasons. That’s because AirTags can be easily placed inside the pockets of small children, allowing parents to quickly determine where they are at all times. With this in mind, consider buying several AirTags to use for luggage, wallets, and little ones.
Limit the luggage
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It’s easy to assume everyone in your group needs their own piece of checked luggage. But if you’re traveling with small children, is that really necessary? The truth is you can probably fit their items in with your own. Parents can be responsible for packing the items for one child each. Or, if there are more than two kids, consider consolidating their belongings into a single suitcase. From there, each traveler can have their own carry-on for entertainment and other items they’ll need to keep them happy and comfortable in transit.
Travel on “off” days
We all know that airports turn into massive madhouses during the holiday season. However, some days are busier than others. For instance, according to The Vacationer, the best days to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday would be November 21st, 22nd, and Thanksgiving Day. For those traveling around the Christmas holiday, the best dates would be December 18th, 19, 20, and Christmas Day. If you travel in off season, there are good chances that you will get good deals even on luxury vacation villas like Anguilla Villas.
Bring entertainment
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The typical holiday travel itinerary involves lots of downtime and tedium while waiting in airport terminals, train stations, and other hubs. With this in mind, parents will want to make sure they bring plenty of entertainment to keep the little ones occupied. From toys to games to tablets, aim for variety. Parents should also think of bringing books and magazines for themselves. Entertainment is by far the best way to keep everyone happy as they wait around.
Are you thinking about taking your family on a vacation this holiday season? If so, it’s essential to plan accordingly. That way, your travel plans aren’t disrupted by inconvenience. What’s more, it ensures you and your loved ones will have the best vacation possible.
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Julie Steinbeck is a freelance writer from Florida. She enjoys covering topics related to family, finance, and travel.
