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HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS

It's easier to get air travel and holiday home accomodation if you book well in advance of your trip. This usually assures you of securing the lowest-priced airline seats, holiday homes and rental cars that usually sell out quickly for holiday travel. (Be aware that prices generally escalate during the holiday season, as demand is higher.)

If at all possible avoid peak travel days. The busiest days to fly are those immediately before and after the actual holidays. If you can, book your flights two days before and after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's.

Choose a non-stop flight if available, or one involving the fewest connections and stops. Every time your plane touches the ground during peak travel times, the possibility of delays due to inclement weather or air-traffic problems increases. Also, it's best to book morning flights, which tend to be delayed less often than afternoon departures. Secure advance seat assignments to insure you are sitting with your family on the plane.

During the holidays flights are sometimes overbooked so it’s critical to check in early. Domestic travelers should arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure and international travelers should arrive three hours in advance.

Packing light saves time and energy. One tip for packing lighter is to make sure you book a holiday home with all the facilities like washing machine and washer dryer.

Keep a positive attitude, but also be ready for setbacks. Delays happen, and airlines do the best they can to keep their schedules on time.

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