Holidays are a great time for travelling! That’s also the reason why holidays are always considered as “peak season” by travelers. It must be because it is the only time when everybody is not working, making it the best time to catch up with one another. However, pitstops are to be expected and quite frankly, a trip without a slight bump is not really memorable right? On the other hand, “slight bumps” while travelling should be kept at minimum, so for seniors who are thinking of travelling during holidays, here are some more practical travel tips for you:
· Avoid the road during peak hours. Or flying during peak hours. If you want smooth and traffic-less travel – which shortens your travel time too, make sure that you don’t fly or drive during peak hours, or days. The times/days you need to observe are usually two-three days before the “big days” a.k.a Christmas day and New Year’s day. If these are the only days you could fly then better to fly on the “big day” itself as the travelers are already in their destinations by that time and you’ll have the road/airport all to yourself. Take note too of the day to two after the “big day” since this is the time the travelers are usually packing and going back home.
· Make the most out of your devices. Before you leave, make sure that your mobile devices are all charged up and ready for the trip. Your mobile phone, iPad, laptop and navigator can be your most valuable weapon when on the road. Your mobile phone, no matter how old or new its model is, will connect you to the rest of the world when need be. iPads or/and other tablet computers have applications that are fun to use, at the same time, will help you find your way in and out even of tiniest streets. Laptops, of course, are very handy when you need to get some work done while on vacation so you don’t have to worry about them anymore. Navigators are of course, very valuable when planning your best routes to and fro destinations.
· Minimize your load. If you are visiting family, surely you could do your laundry while staying at their house. This, of course, will definitely lessen the clothes to bring. If you are planning to distribute gifts while there, better to have them delivered ahead of you instead of carrying the gifts with you. Most online shops offer free delivery on purchase so you don’t have to worry about the cost.
· Check out alternative routes. Expect the roads to be clogged this time of the year. To save you from burning your own bottom sitting inside the car for hours, with your tablet computer or navigator – even a map would do – check out back roads and discover hidden gems along the way!