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!
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.
References
Fast Facts
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Fact:
Millions of Americans travel during the days before and after major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
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Fact:
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year
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Fact:
In 2007, nearly 39 million Americans said they would travel 50 miles or more to Thanksgiving holiday destinationsHistory.com: Thanksgiving Fun Facts
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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?
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Fact:
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)
