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Choose travel-proof gifts.
With security restrictions at airports being what they are, make it easy on yourself and give gift certificates. Or mail your gifts ahead of time. Rosemire orders gifts online or from catalogs and has the companies send them directly to her holiday destination. Either way, you’ll save room in your suitcase.
Tuck everyone’s sleepwear and toothbrushes in one easy-to-reach bag. That first night when you arrive at Grandma’s house or another destination, you won’t be fumbling through every suitcase before bedtime.
End travel hassles.
If you’re traveling by car, ensure your vehicle is in good running order for the trip by checking belts, hoses, air pressure, fluid levels and windshield wipers, says AAA spokesperson Jerry Cheske. Contact your auto club, the state police agency or highway patrol regarding road closings or conditions.
Simplify air travel by arriving up to two hours early for domestic flights and up to three hours for international flights. To avoid parking hassles, “get someone to drive you to and from the airport, if possible,” advises Cheske. If you’re picking up a holiday guest, sign up online for a traveler care alert. Some Web sites, including Orbitz.com, will automatically contact you via phone, e-mail or pager to give you updated flight information.