Planning a vacation trip this fall or winter?
Some smart tips from various sources may come in handy.
Here are some surprisingly helpful and practical tips that travelers preparing to see friends and family this holiday season may want to consider, as shared by travel experts, social media, and more I will.
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Of course, the best advice is always to think twice. However, please review these for consideration and pondering.
17 tips for fall and winter travel
1. Save money by booking early. This includes Christmas and New Year travel.
“I don't think it's necessarily too late to book a vacation trip,” Kate Camaro, co-owner of Dream Vacations in York County, Pennsylvania, told FOX43.
Save money on fall and winter travel by booking early this year, experts say. That includes the Christmas and New Year holidays. (St. Petersburg)
She added that while now is a good time to think about airfare, it may be too late for some people.
2. Let your family and trusted friends know your travel dates in advance.
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3. Pack lightly.
4. Pack layers that can be easily added or removed.
Please allow plenty of time for your trip.
5. Check if you have access to an airport lounge.
6. Fly nonstop whenever possible.
If you need a connecting stop, choose your connecting airport carefully. First, check the weather forecast in advance, experts advise. (St. Petersburg)
7. If you need a connecting stop, choose your connecting airport carefully. First, check the weather forecast in advance.
8. almanac.com advises flying early in the day.
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“Weather problems at one airport can cause delays for the entire airport, so we suggest departing earlier in the day.''
“The earlier we leave, the less likely we are to experience cascading delays like this.”
Consider departing as early in the day as possible, as “weather issues at one airport can cause delays across the airport.” (St. Petersburg)
9. If you're planning on driving in cold weather this year, make sure your car is winter-ready in every way.
10. Start early by searching city guides, local blogs, podcasts, and more for great travel tips and insights.
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11. This includes considering making meal reservations in advance. Experts say fall and winter can be difficult seasons to get reservations at the most popular restaurants.
12. No matter where you're headed, no matter how big or small your travel group is, make sure to allow plenty of time for your trip.
Consider these 17 practical tips for traveling this fall and winter. (St. Petersburg)
13. Stay hydrated.
14. Protect your skin.
15. Carry copies or digital scans of your most important travel documents, including those of children and grandchildren traveling with you.
16. Assume there will be a delay. Please plan accordingly.
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17. Consider waiting a while to unpack your suitcase when you get home from a trip, one doctor says. Especially if you stay in a hotel.
“Here's why you shouldn't open your suitcase right after you get home from vacation,” Dr. Jason Shin of Loudoun County, Virginia, said in a recent viral TikTok video.
Consider waiting a while before unpacking your suitcase when you get home from a trip, says one doctor. Especially if you stayed in a hotel, I advised. (Jaco brand)
“Especially if you stay in a hotel, listen to me, it's because of bed bugs,” he also said, as reported by FOX News Digital.
“Bed bug eggs usually hatch within six to 10 days, but the larvae require a blood meal immediately after hatching to continue growing,” he added.
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“Now, if you suitcase remains closed “If you let it rest for at least two weeks, bed bug eggs and larvae are likely to die from starvation and desiccation, so you now have a reason to be lazy like I was,” he said in the video.
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“And hang your suitcase up there.”
Fox News Digital's Sydney Borchers contributed reporting.
