**This is a collaborative post**
It pays to learn how to travel before travelling! There’s so much to do that we can often be stressed at a time when we should really be excited. Knowing how to make things go smoothly when embarking on a journey ensures your family holiday gets off to a phenomenal start.
Book Your Airport Parking Space
Oh, the woes of airport parking! It can feel like you spend hours trying to park your car when all you want to do is get the holiday started, and you’re already late. Then, when you do find a space, you have a ten-minute walk to the terminal. It rarely goes well, yet there are spaces available for booking. You can make London, Liverpool or Manchester airport parking much more palatable and stress-free by reserving a space. You can also pre-book a minivan, taxi, or Uber.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
There’s often a lot to go through when travelling. You may even run scenarios in your head about what can go wrong. So, of course, there are stresses when you’re off on holiday. However, you can make things go much better by dressing sensibly. The last thing you need is to tread through a busy international airport in heels! And you don’t need to be dealing with wedgies on a 10-hour plane ride! Comfortable clothing can make all the difference for getting off to a good start.
Travel Before Travelling with Research
Knowing about the place you are travelling to is a massive help when on holiday. For example you can plan for a trip to London. But you can also research what is safe and what isn’t. Between 50% and 60% of tourists are injured when on holiday, and the activities vary. However, the location itself can be dangerous. No matter where you go, there are areas you shouldn’t go to as a tourist. A little pre-knowledge can take away a lot of the stress of visiting an unknown place.
Charge Your Smartphone
Where would we be without our smartphones? They are a huge help when things go wrong, or you need last-minute information. However, it always seems like you don’t have enough juice when you need it! Charging your phone before leaving ensures you have access to anything you need. Additionally, airport USB charging points can be hacked. So it’s best to use them only in an emergency. You can also buy portable charging banks to keep your smartphone safe in public.
Plan the Journey to the Airport
Not everyone lives close to an international airport. And even if you do, it can be a nightmare with so many suitcases. It helps you plan the airport journey just as you would any other car trip. Give yourself plenty of time to beat traffic and account for unforeseen issues on the roads. It will also help to plan rest stops along the way so you can let out your waste and fill up on snacks to put more in! Small things like these make the trip more pleasant and reduce the stress a little.
Summary
Booking your parking space will help reduce stress as you travel before travelling. Researching the destination relieves uncertainty, and it can start smoothly by planning the airport journey.