We can spend months, or even years planning our vacations, and then in the weeks leading up to our flight, suddenly the experience becomes more stressful than exciting.
Here are 5 ways to make your vacation stress-free:
Choose the right Airline
When you’re looking for flights online, it can be tempting to grab one of those super-cheap, fares from a low cost carrier you’ve never heard of. While that will save you money in the short term, often it can be a nightmare if you need to change or cancel flights, add baggage, or simply want to arrive on time.
The cheaper the airfare, the higher the chance that it’s non-refundable and it will be expensive to make any changes to the flights. Do your research, and read reviews about your potential airlines before committing to a low cost carrier.
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Leave Work at the Office
While it’s nice to think that your company can’t survive without you, your colleagues and employees will do just fine while you take a much-needed vacation. Try to wrap up anything important in the days leading up to your trip, so you can disconnect and be in the moment while you’re traveling.
Avoid Checking Baggage
You’d be surprised how long you can travel with just carry-on baggage, and choosing to fly carry-on means you’ll avoid the crowds of jet lagged tourists looking for their bags.
Traveling carry-on is easy for trips under a week long, it just requires a little organisation. Choose clothes that you can mix and match to create new outfits, and remember to fill some clear plastic bottles with liquids like shampoo and conditioner (just keep them under 100mls).
Take Travel Insurance
There’s nothing more stressful than traveling and knowing that if the worst happens, you’re not covered. By purchasing travel insurance you’re really purchasing peace of mind, and the knowledge that you’re covered in the event of an emergency.
You’re also likely to be a bit more adventurous if you have travel insurance, so why not do that hike in Laos, go caving in Vietnam, or bungy jumping in New Zealand?
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Use a Travel Agent
The best part about using a travel agent for your trip is the fact that all the details are out of your hands. This means that while you’re focusing on work, your agent is busy finding you the cheapest fares, the best connecting flights, and the most interesting itineraries.
Travel agents are also available when something goes wrong while you’re travelling. When flights are delayed, your hotel can’t find your booking, or you simply need some help, your travel agent is only a phone call or email away.
For more information about how a travel agent can help you, get in touch with one of the friendly agents at Gaba today.
