Thanksgiving Travel Hack 101: Four Handy Tips For The Holiday Rush.

Thanksgiving Hack 101: Never spend Thanksgiving alone. Yes! A wonderful thanksgiving holiday equals one spent in the warm embrace and bubbly laughter of family and friends. However, as life takes us to different places, it is not easy to have everybody together at once. So most times, people have to travel to and fro to spend the holiday with their loved ones. 

If you are a frequent traveler, you would agree with me that traveling is no joke, especially when kids are involved. Traveling is an activity that requires planning, preparation, patience, tolerance, and understanding. If not, traveling can be so frustrating. 

Hence, if you are considering spending the thanksgiving weekend in another town or visiting old family members, here are some handy tips to make your Thanksgiving travel experience less frustrating and more enjoyable:

1. Book early and strategically: Want a stress-free Thanksgiving trip? MThe hack is to book early and strategically. First, it saves more money and time and potential delays. Also, with strategic planning, you are able to monitor ticket prices and snag the best deals. This way, cost is less and you are less stressed about finances when you are back from the trip.

2. Pack efficiently: When it comes to hassle-free trips, efficient packing can make all the difference in a jiffy. Know how to pack like a pro and 30% of your journey is already sorted out. This is how it works: 

1. Make a checklist of essentials and stick to it to avoid overpacking and save space.
2. Invest in packing cubes to stay organized and maximize your suitcase space. 
3. If you are bringing gifts, consider shipping them ahead to your destination to lighten your load

3. Avoid peak travel days: There are certain days when airports or bus stations are somewhat overcrowded. These are peak travel days. Traveling on peak travel days is not ideal when looking to travel hassle-free. Instead, book your ticket for days when there will be lesser crowds. This way, you get cheaper fares and avoid all the frustration and inconvenience that comes with crowds.

4. Stay flexible and calm: It is not uncommon to be anxious when waiting to catch a flight or on a road trip to meet friends. Nevertheless, staying calm and flexible helps you manage the stress and anxiety that comes with the territory. Note that delays and unexpected challenges are almost inevitable. If this happens, maintaining a calm demeanor and positive attitude will go a long way in making the situation more manageable. Furthermore, opting for a travel insurance is a wise move when traveling. This way, there is protection in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Taking a trip for the Thanksgiving holidays is an amazing experience without all the travel stress. Well, you can avoid the stress. Just keep to these travel hacks when planning to travel or even traveling and elevate your holiday travel experience from stressful to seamless. Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving!