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A few years back we were able to negotiate a Thanksgiving deferral, a plan that moved our family holiday gathering to the weekend after Thankgiving or bypassed the holiday madness altogether, pushing our annual family pow wow up into January birthday season. We're lucky, no kids, retired parents, a weird genetic disposition towards avoiding traditional employment gives us independence in planning. Not everyone has the leisure to schedule their holidays at will, they'll plunge into the fray, kids and gifts and luggage in hand, to make the annual pilgrimage to where ever the homing instinct takes them. And it's a hassle, you won't hear any argument from me about that, but there's help. Check these links for tips for holiday travel that will make your life easier. Even if you think you know it all, it's worth a peek just for the reminders.
- Seven Tips for Headache-Free Holiday Travel from Conde Nast Traveler: Hey, start with the experts!
- TSA Holiday 3-1-1 Tips: Next, check in with the adversaries. It's no secret that I think the TSA is, well, if you can't say anything nice... but the reality is that they stand between you and your flight and they publish their plan of attack. Know it, prepare for it, check it often.
- Traveling with Kids-Holiday Travel Tips for Parents: You're taking the kids, it's not some Home Alone scenario, is it? I hear it's about preparedness and distractions. There are loads of great sites that talk about traveling with kids, this is just one of them.
- Secrets for Surviving Holiday Road Trips: Going by car has its own challenges. Plus, consider getting that tune up NOW.
- Five Ways To Avoid Swine Flu While Traveling: Freaking out about the flu? This might help you.
I've already said it, I avoid holiday travel as best I can. Airports are packed, travelers and workers are stressed, I'd rather skip the whole thing and spend time with the family when there's no additional external pressure. But if you can't make that happen, you can at least prepare.
Good luck out there, travel safe, stay calm, and have a great time.
Pam blogs about travel and other adventures at Nerd's Eye View.
