Common Travel Mistakes to Avoid This Holiday Season

By Lourdes Martin | 12-13-22: When traveling during the holidays, it’s important to plan ahead. Thinking through your needs and expectations will help ensure that you have a pleasant experience. Here are some common travel mistakes to avoid this holiday season:

1. Not Checking Your Travel Documents – Before departing on your trip, be sure to double-check all of your documents, including your passport, visas, and tickets. This will ensure that you have all of the documentation necessary to travel smoothly.

2. Not Packing Appropriately – Make sure you pack everything you need for your trips, such as clothing appropriate for the weather, any medications or medical supplies that you might need, and snacks in case of delays or much-needed energy boosts.

3. Not Being Prepared for Delays – It’s important to factor in the possibility of delays when planning your trip. Give yourself enough time to get to your destination, and remember that traffic can be unpredictable during peak holiday travel times. Travel is officially back, and the days of empty airports due to the pandemic are long gone! Be prepared.

4. Overpacking – When packing for a holiday trip, be sure to only include the essentials. Overpacking can lead to extra stress and frustration while traveling, so limit yourself to a few key items that will get you through your journey comfortably.

5. Not Setting a Budget – Before departing on your trip, set a budget for how much you plan to spend on transportation, accommodations, food, and entertainment. This will help you budget effectively and avoid any unexpected costs while on the road.

6. Going to common holiday destinations – The holidays are a perfect time to discover destinations that are less expensive and under the radar. For example, maybe ditch the warm weather destinations for some winter wonderland magic! We hear Switzerland or Germany are quite magical during this time of year. While people tend to seek warmer weather to escape the cold in the United States, we find beauty in exploring less popular countries.

Finally, it is important to always plan ahead when traveling. It is easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of planning required for a trip, but taking the time to map out your journey and make sure you have a backup plan in case something goes wrong can go a long way. With these tips in mind, you can put your best foot forward and enjoy a stress-free holiday travel experience.

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(Note: Lourdes Martin is a blogger, writer, and influencer with expertise in Hospitality, Travel, and International Affairs. Martin has been featured on Shoutout Miami and various other publications. Martin’s blog: Please, Do Tell & Recuerdos. Martin is a contributing writer to aavgo.com.)