While it’s always nice to have everyone home for Christmas, sometimes, the holiday season can do with a little more spice. For many people, this means taking advantage of the time you’re given off from work and school and traveling to a new locale to celebrate Christmas and ring in the new year.
However, with everything that’s going on around Christmas time and all the potential for unpredictable weather, planning and preparing for a winter trip can be tough. So to help ensure you get everything taken care of correctly, here are three tips for planning a Christmas getaway.
Start Planning As Soon As Possible
Although you might not normally think about planning for your trip until a few months before you’ll leave, planning a Christmas getaway usually requires a bit more time and preparation than you might anticipate.
According to Sally Black, a contributor to VacationKids.com, you should really start planning your next Christmas getaway as soon as the previous Christmas is over. By doing this, you’ll be able to ensure there’s availability for the places you want to go and the things you want to do. Additionally, it’s easier to plan the rest of your end-of-the-year activities around the getaway you’ve already planned and paid for rather than having to try to fit in a getaway around all your other activities.
Don’t Drive During Busy Times
Traveling during the holidays can be crazy. Whether you’re going to fly for your getaway or you’ll be sticking to the roads, it’s important that you give yourself plenty of time to get to where you need to be.
Ed Hewitt, a contributor to Smarter Travel, recommends that you leave from home earlier than you might think you need to, whether you’re heading to the airport or will be taking a road trip. By doing this, you won’t have to rush through the airport and stress out about long lines or get yourself in a dangerous situation on the roads when the weather may not be ideal for reckless driving.
Know What Type Of Christmas You Want To Have
When taking a trip around Christmas time, there are usually two camps people fall into: either they want the ideal Christmas vacation with the snow and trees or they want to get away from the cold and dreary winter they’re experiencing at home.
Depending on what type of Christmas you’re wanting to have, Travel and Leisure recommends either making your getaway for somewhere like Quebec CIty for a more traditional Christmas environment or New Zealand if you’re looking for something warmer or more tropical.
If you’re wanting to spend an upcoming Christmas on a vacation away from home, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you plan for this event and make it a holiday you’ll remember forever.
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