The holidays are always the best times of the year for families to gather together for celebrations. If you have to travel to be with family this holiday season, there are some safety tips that you should consider.
· Traveling by Air
First, if you are traveling by air, it is best to get in touch with your travel agent as early as you can. Booking your flight well ahead of time lets you secure cheap airline tickets. Same thing goes for hotel accommodations and rental cars.
Again, if you're flying, it would be best if you can pack lightly. There are airlines that have special restrictions for holiday travelers and they only allow one-carry-on bag per passenger. If you have to bring a lot of stuff like gifts, it would be a good idea to have them shipped ahead to your destination.
· Keep your home safe.
On the day of your flight, make sure that your home is well secured. Check that all windows and doors are locked. Set the alarm and some lights on timers.
· Leave early.
Leave at least three hours early, that way you will not have to feel rushed in case you encounter some holiday traffic on the road.
Check in early at the airport. Due to the expected large number of holiday travelers, you should also expect that there will be traffic at the airport security checkpoint lines.
If you are bringing the gifts with you, do not wrap them up. They will have to be unwrapped anyways when you reach the security checkpoint.
· Stay positive.
Try to stay positive. Delays are natural, so you might as well expect them and be prepared. Bring extra snack and some entertainment tools such as books, magazines, and gadgets. You do not want to be bored, especially if you have kids with you.
· Road travel
If you are driving to your destination the first thing that you should do is to make sure that your vehicle is in good running condition. You do not want to get stuck on the side of the road especially during the cold holiday season. Have your car mechanic check the vehicle to ensure that you and your family will reach your destination sound and safe.
Do not forget to bring a first-aid kit, blankets, flashlights, snacks, drinking water, jumper cables and flares. It is better to be prepared for road emergencies.
Drive carefully and patiently, there will be lots of people like you who will be traveling for the holidays, so, chances are there will be heavy traffic in most major highways.
If you have children with you, try to keep the journey as pleasant as possible. Kids have the tendency to be easily bored and long road trips are not their scene. Make sure they have their favorite toys with them and encourage singing and storytelling to pass the time.
Finally, once you reach your destination, say a little prayer of gratitude. Arriving safely is enough to have an enjoyable holiday with your family.
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