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- Millions of Americans travel during the days before and after major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
- The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year
- In 2007, nearly 39 million Americans said they would travel 50 miles or more to Thanksgiving holiday destinationsHistory.com: Thanksgiving Fun Facts
- Tip: Do not wrap Christmas gifts before getting on a plane to your holiday travel destination; ship ahead or wrap when you arriveTSA.gov: Traveling with Food or Gifts for the Holidays?
- Experts say in years when Christmas falls in the middle of the week travel can be easier; travelers can fly during a longer-than-usual extended seasonABC News: Holiday Travel Survival Guide (November 13, 2007)
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Traveling during the holidays can be a stressful experience for nearly anyone: long lines at airports, jam-packed highways and interstates and crowded trains carrying millions of Americans to their holiday destinations. Mahalo's page offers links to some of the best tips for making spirits a bit brighter on the way to your holiday destination!
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Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks
- Book flights early: Many experts advise booking plane tickets for Thanksgiving by mid-October at the very latest.
- Shop around for hotel deals: Hotels in financial districts of major cities often drop their rates by as much as 60 percent around the holidays.ABC News: Holiday Travel Survival Guide (November 13, 2007)
- Be willing to travel during offpeak hours: Flying to or from your holiday destination on Christmas or Thanksgiving Day could mean lower air fares and less hassle.
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Holiday Travel Tips Questions
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Tips for working out over the holidays? 3 AnswersTime off: Recognize that your muscles need time to rebuild. It'll be a good "complain" when you get back. If your muscles weren't "complaining", then you were... read more -
Do you tip service workers like trash pick, UPS delivery people, postal workers, and others during the holiday season? 2 AnswersI tipped the postal carrier at my last residence, because he went out of his way to do a good job. He was friendly, handled mail carefully, and made sure thing... read more -
What are you supposed to tip your daycare/preschool provider for the holidays? 1 AnswerYears ago I worked as a daycare teacher and received a wide variety of gifts from the parents of the children in my care. The gifts ranged from handmade orname... read more -
Tips for planning an Amsterdam vacation... Travel Agent? 2 Answers1. Should I go with a travel agent? Most likely I will be traveling with at least 2 other people so a package deal is possible if it makes things cheaper. Co... read more
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