Category: Travel Tips
17 Holiday Travel Tips
Traveling and the end-of-year holidays go hand-in-hand like presents and wrapping paper. Millions of people across the globe travel via airplane to visit family, hang out with long-lost friends or even embark on a much-needed vacation. If you’re one of them, these holiday travel tips are a terrific cheat sheet to help you avoid common snags along the way.
Traveler’s Guide to Newark Airport
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the time you inevitably spend in the airport is usually the least enjoyable part of your trip. Dealing with long security lines, remembering what you can and can’t bring in your carry-on and trying to navigate the fastest route to your gate can be stressful to say the least.
However, many airports, including the busy Newark Liberty International Airport, are now trying to make changes that have travelers looking forward to the time they spend inside the terminals before their flights. With gourmet food and drink options, luxurious spas and high-end shopping, you may just want to get to Newark Airport even earlier than usual to spend extra time enjoying some of the first-class amenities this airport has to offer.
How to Catch Some Sleep on a Plane
Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, overnight or during the day, continentally or transcontinentally, chances are at some point during your flight you’re going to want to try to catch some Z’s. Check out a list of our top 5 tips on how to fall asleep on a plane to discover some helpful tricks you may not have thought of.
- Choose Your Seat Wisely
When it comes to getting restful sleep on a plane, where you sit might be the most important factor, which is why if you are planning on sleeping during your flight you may want to pre-book a certain seat. We suggest the window seat, especially if you’re traveling alone, so that you can rest your head up against the side of the plane to sleep.
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4 Tips for Traveling With Pets
Traveling with your pets can be daunting, especially when it comes to flying, but by following these four tips for flying with pets, you can streamline the process and make it easier and more enjoyable for you and your pet.
- Contact Your Airline
Whether you’re flying with a cat, dog, rabbit or bird, you will want to contact your airline directly before booking your flight to make sure your pet is welcome aboard the flight. This is a great time to check in with your airline to see if they have any special requirements when it comes to flying with your pet.
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Guide to Stretching Your Travel Budget
If you’re trying to figure out how to travel cheap, the last thing you’re probably thinking about is your tax bill. While you may be dreaming about spending time on a beach, climbing a mountain or visiting a historic town in a foreign land, there is a very real connection between your taxes and the travel and tourism industry in the United States. In fact, the amount that the travel and tourism industry contributes to the nation’s economy, and thereby saves you in taxes, might very well be the reason you’re able to go on a trip in the first place.
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The 5 Worst Days of the Year to Travel
We all look forward to the holidays. They’re an opportunity to see family and old friends, to relax away from the hustle and bustle of regular life or to see someplace new. What most of us don’t look forward to, however, is holiday travel. The time around holidays comprises some of the worst days to travel and particularly, the worst days to fly.
Although the actual time and expense of traveling on a certain day varies from year-to-year depending on a number of factors, here is what history shows – based on airline ticket prices, traffic patterns and related data – are traditionally five of the worst days of the year to travel, and more specifically, the worst days of the year to fly.
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The 5 Best Days of the Year to Travel
When we say we love to travel, most of us mean we love the end result of traveling – that is, getting to a new place or getting back to an old place. The actual process of traveling isn’t as much fun as being on the other end. Sure, some of us might enjoy a nice drive through the country, but sitting in traffic for hours so you can search for parking for hours so you can sit on a plane for hours isn’t many people’s idea of a good time, especially when you consider the expense involved.
For this reason, some people wisely try to plan their trips so they travel on off days, days other people aren’t as likely to be traveling. This is not always possible, but when it works, it can relieve a lot of stress. In that spirit, here are some of the best days of the year to travel, when traffic is lighter and plane flights are cheaper. Naturally, that also makes these some of the best days of the year to fly.
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What Type of Luggage Do I Need for My Trip?
As you may have noticed, you have tons of options when it comes to getting luggage. One look online or in your favorite local retail store will open up a world of possibilities. Yet which will be the best type of luggage for flying? The answer depends upon several factors, including your destination, purpose for travel, belongings and expected purchases.
Consideration #1: Where Are You Going?
The world is a big place, and your ultimate destination will factor heavily into your luggage decision. For instance, if you are headed on a trip that will involve a lot of train travel, such as exploring Europe, you’ll want to have luggage that’s simple to transport day after day. In this case, a small- to mid-sized bag on sturdy wheels with a tough, retractable handle makes sense.
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When Should You Arrive at the Airport for a Flight?
Traveling can be stressful, but if you plan for the unexpected and come prepared, it helps to make your trip a little more enjoyable. Knowing when to get to the airport for a flight is tricky because it depends on a few different factors, and if you are new to flying, these changing situations may cause you a bit of confusion. Don’t worry: We’re here to help.
Domestic Flights
Deciding when to arrive at the airport for a domestic flight actually has more to do with which airport you are departing from than which airport you will be flying into. Larger airports will suggest you arrive earlier than smaller airports because it will likely take you more time to check in, go through security and arrive at your departure gate. That’s why it’s a good idea to follow your airport on Twitter prior to departure to get up-to-date alerts, like those provided by the Newark Airport @NY_NJAirports and @PATHAlerts.
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How to Efficiently Pack for a Weekend Trip
You’re completely excited about your upcoming weekend trip. You have your boarding passes for the Newark airport. Your destination hotel is booked. And you’ve found someone to watch your pets for a couple of days. All that remains is packing. Somehow, that seems like the toughest task! After all, you can think of a use for practically everything in your closet. What you need are some weekend trip packing tips.
Develop Your Packing List for a Weekend Trip
Before you get too stressed out, remember that learning how to pack for a weekend trip isn’t as challenging as it might first appear. You simply have to keep some pointers in mind:
- Get out your pen and paper and write down everything you think you can use on your trip. Then, go over each item again. Cross off an item if it isn’t absolutely necessary. In most cases, you can quickly eliminate at least half of the items you might have brought by simply thinking about your journey realistically.
