The summer heat is starting to cool off, and the children have just returned to school. But don’t be tricked. It’s not too early to begin planning your holiday travel. Not sure where to start? To get your holiday preparations started, start by asking yourself these five questions.
1. Are you seeking sun or snow?
Is drinking hot cocoa by a crackling fire coming to mind when you picture the ideal Christmas getaway? Or do you see yourself enjoying a relaxing day at the beach and being grateful that you won’t have to get the ice off your car on New Year’s Day? The Hawaiian Islands are a good option if you’re looking for sun and surf, with typical highs in the high 70s and low 80s on Maui and Oahu. On the other side, individuals who like to wake up to a scene covered in snow on Christmas morning can head to traditional winter locations like Aspen, Amsterdam, and Québec City.
2. Do you want to drive or fly?
Every kind of transportation has benefits and drawbacks. Winter weather can provide challenges, such as airline delays or dangerous driving conditions. On the other hand, driving gives you a bit more flexibility in terms of changing your schedule. Furthermore, driving is sometimes a more affordable mode of transportation, particularly during the popular holiday travel season. In the event that you choose to drive, now is an excellent opportunity to have a car tune-up. In addition to guaranteeing a more seamless drive, having your car inspected may also help reduce unexpected petrol costs because automobiles with correctly inflated tires get greater economy than those with underinflated tires.
If you are traveling far from home, you may not be able to avoid flying. If you want to increase your chances of finding cheap tickets during the holidays, now is the time to make your decision to travel.
3. Do you want to stay with family or book a hotel?
It’s better to make a decision early on about whether you want to stay at a hotel or with friends and family when it comes to winter vacation destinations. Make alternate plans as quickly as possible, even if you decide against staying at the hotel. It is not always the case that your relative’s guest room is available for usage. After all, the same thought may occur to other relatives who are visiting. Reach out to your possible host today to check if they are willing to accommodate overnight visitors. If you do choose to stay in a hotel, make sure you do your homework ahead of time, particularly if you are visiting a well-known winter location.
4. What are your kids’ travel preferences?
Your family probably has unique holiday customs that you look forward to every year if your children are small. Will your children be responsive to thinking of recreating these unique activities? Will kids be concerned that on Christmas Eve, Santa might not know where to bring gifts? Alternatively, do your children enjoy traveling and are excited about spending the holidays away from home? When you make travel plans, take into account their preferences for their winter vacation.
5. Do you want to keep things simple?
Whether or whether you want to handle the stress of holiday travel may be the most important question you have to ask yourself. Staying close to home and scheduling a holiday break is an option if you would prefer to wait and go during a less busy period. You’ll still be able to get away from the routine and enjoy the advantages of a healing vacation while saving time and money.