If the destination you have in mind is outside the country, be sure to review the passport requirements, and make sure those all-important documents are up-to-date. Remember, when flying between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and nearly all of the Caribbean, you need a passport. U.S. citizens can travel to and from U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands without passports, though you will need other forms of official identification, like a birth certificate or a driver’s license.
Here are some Holiday travel tips to make your planning easier:
Be flexible with travel dates.
It pays to think about where most people aren't during the holidays. Forget ski resorts and the beach, especially during Christmas to New Year's. And consider places like New Orleans and Las Vegas, where you can find great prices in December.
If traveling with a group of people, use your numbers as an advantage and negotiate for discounts and/or special perks wherever you're going. Your Travel Agent can get you the best group rates.
Traveling during the holidays is chaotic, and while you can't control the disheveled, stressed-out family fumbling through bags and holding up the airport check-in line, you can do a few simple things to keep yourself in order. Check in for your flight a day ahead and print your boarding pass at home before heading to the airport.
Try to pack light enough to travel only with a carry-on. If you must check bags, keep each under 50 pounds, the limit for most domestic and international flights nowadays, to avoid getting hit with an excess weight charge at the airport. Bring a snack, a book, pillow, portable DVD player, and whatever else you'll want on board the flight. And confirm all your reservations before leaving, because hotels and car rental agencies are often overbooked during the holidays.
The restrictions regarding carrying liquids and gels onto the plane are still in effect. Just remember 3-1-1, meaning liquids or gels must be in containers of 3 ounces or less, the containers must be placed in 1 clear quart-size zip-top bag, and only 1 bag per person is allowed. At holiday time, there are additional concerns for carry-ons. For example, don't bother wrapping gifts until after you've flown, because they'll likely be opened at security gates. Also, think before buying a present you're going to carry with you. (Toy guns? bad idea) A bottle of brandy may make a nice gift, but because it's liquid you won't be able to bring it on board.
There are services at most airports, both on and off the grounds, that allow you to reserve ahead, assuring that you have a parking spot, often for less money.
Most of all relax and enjoy your holiday trip.
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