Almost every tourist, when preparing for a vacation, devotes a decent amount of time to packing and preparing for such a long-awaited trip.
The route and program of the trip, wardrobe, list of things and products for the trip, financial issues and other equally important organizational issues are carefully thought out. But often, despite careful preparation, we still forget to do something, take something or order something, and it comes to light only when there is no time and opportunity to correct the mistake, and we have to put up with this schedule.
To avoid such situations and to protect your vacation from force majeure as much as possible, and yourself from a spoiled mood, we have prepared a list of tips for tourists that will make organizing such a longed-for vacation easier and better.
Tourist tip #1: choose travel dates carefully
The price of an airline ticket depends on both the date of the flight and the date of booking. According to statistics, the most favorable tickets can be purchased for flights departing on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and it is worth booking a flight on Tuesday.
Please note that flights operating on the eve of holidays and on weekends are usually the most expensive, and “hot” discounts are extremely rare, so you should not postpone booking tickets until the last days before your trip, hoping for an unexpected promotion – such a chance of luck is very small.
Travel tip #2: anticipate the possibility of cancellation
No one is immune to unforeseen situations, and a long-awaited vacation can be disrupted at the last minute for various reasons – from an unplanned emergency at work to a suddenly ill pet. Therefore, even if you are 100% sure that your expected legal vacation is inviolable, you should consider the possibility of changing your plans just in case.
If you can book airplane, hotel, car, or restaurant tickets with a free cancellation option, choose these options. Please note that if the deadline for canceling a reservation with a refund of the entire amount of the prepayment has already been missed, you can try to move the dates to a later time, for example, a few weeks ahead – after that, the cancellation of the reservation often becomes available again.
Travel tip #3: be sure to get enough sleep before the flight
The theory that it is better to stay awake before flying to another time zone to put the body in the right mode is actually nothing more than a myth. This technique, unfortunately, will only help you double the stress received by the body – lack of sleep in combination with a change of time zone is many times more exhausting, which, in turn, reduces immunity and increases the chances of getting sick or exacerbating chronic diseases.
Travel tip #4: use armrests on the plane
If you have a seat in the middle of the row, do not hesitate to use the armrests – this almost always prevents encroachment on your personal space by your neighbors, and your flight will be more comfortable.
Travel tip #5: waiting at the airport
Sitting in one place for a long time is very tiring, so if you have to wait for your flight at the airport, spend your time in an interesting and useful way. Almost every airport terminal boasts some of its own attractions and good shopping areas where you can buy souvenirs and functional goods. By the way, some airports even offer guided tours (paid and free).
Travel tip #6: connecting flights can be interesting
Connecting flights usually terrify travelers with their name alone, but in fact, they allow you to see the sights of the countries where you change planes. The gap between flights can vary from 5-7 hours to almost a whole day, and during this time you can easily manage to visit the key sights of the city where the airport is located.
Travel tip #7: use the TSA app
The rules for carrying hand luggage at different airports often differ, and in order not to find yourself in an unpleasant situation during the inspection, it is better to familiarize yourself with the list of items allowed and prohibited for transportation in the aircraft cabin in advance. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) application can help with this, which, by the way, will tell you not only the regulations regarding the transportation of hand luggage, but also information about the weather, flight delays, and much more.
Travel tip #8: use transforming bags
Probably, each of us has faced a situation when new clothes and souvenirs bought during a vacation simply did not fit into a travel bag or suitcase when packing back. Transformer travel bags in such cases turn out to be just a panacea – they will allow you to keep all the little things you love during your trip and protect your right to free shopping!
Travel tip #9: roll up your clothes
To make your clothes take up less space and not wrinkle during a trip, you should not fold them, but roll them up in compact rolls – this is a little life hack from professional travelers and people whose professions involve private business trips.
Travel tip #10: samples and miniatures for the road
To save space in your suitcase and reduce the weight of your luggage, take sets of samples and miniatures of hygiene and perfume products with you. For example, a 100 ml bottle of your favorite perfume is simply unrealistic to spend even on a two-week trip, and a heavy, bulky bottle made of rather fragile glass is not the best companion during a vacation.
Travel tip #11: wear clothes made from natural breathable fabrics
No matter what you are traveling in, it is better to wear loose clothes made of natural breathable fabrics. Linen, cotton, silk and ramie keep the temperature perfectly, let air through and allow the skin to breathe, so you will feel much more comfortable during the trip.
Travel tip #12: distribute things evenly in your suitcases
If your trip is going to be quite long and you have to take a lot of things with you, distribute your clothes and shoes evenly in your suitcases and bags. It happens that the airline loses one of the bags from the luggage during the flight, and if you still find yourself in such a situation, you will have several sets of clothes, suitable shoes and at least some of the necessary small things in your last suitcase.
