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BEST TRAVEL TIPS IN 2023
By naTalie g raHam
Traveling can be exciting and adventurous. However, at times, it can be challenging and expensive. Here are some travel tips I came up with to help you in your travel endeavors in 2023.
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Avoid Peak Days
Many people don’t know this, but a great travel Hack is to use google flights or any other vendor and click on their FLEXIBLE option IF that’s feasible for you. The flexible feature allows you to see how much it costs to travel each day for that month.
I’ve found that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are typically the cheapest days to fly. Plus, you’re avoiding the weekend crowds and the hefty price that usually follows that as well.
Leave For The Airport Early
I know this sounds like a cliché. However, the holidays can be stressful enough already with planning and having to run around. The last thing you want is to be stressed about the possibility of missing a flight. Also, when you arrive early, you can catch up on all of those magazines that have been stacking up that you’ve been meaning to read.
Pack Light
Erykah Badu said it best. “Pack light. You can’t hurry up ’cause you’ve got too much stuff.” If you can avoid it, choose a carry-on as opposed to a checked bag. Also, by using a carry-on, you don’t have to worry about cousin Fred’s gift possibly getting lost. Another hack is packing a smaller packed suitcase inside of a larger empty one. This helps to bring gifts back home. If you’re like me and there’s no such thing as really packing light, make sure you apply for memberships like CLEAR, TSA precheck, or global entry.
You can set up your TSA appointment here: https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs. gov/
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Carrying a backpack will help you a lot when you’re traveling. You can add more things in an organized way. Pack your snacks, books, magazines, earplugs, small blankets, etc., in one spot without having to be weighed down by a heavy briefcase or purse.
Travel With Cash
The market can sometimes be unpredictable, so carrying cash is always a great idea. Remember, if you’re checking into a hotel, there’s always someone to tip, rather it’s the bellman or valet or those working in restaurants. If you’re traveling internationally, this is even more important.
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