The Best Traveling
Tips for a Memorable Winter Holiday!
It’s one thing to pack smart and make sure you’ve propped
all your essentials nicely in the suitcase. But it’s a completely different
thing when you’re packing for a winter holiday. You will have to plan for the
snow activities, get a good supply of warm yet lightweight clothes, and be able
to navigate the winter weather.
Making sure your destination holiday is scheduled at a
pleasant time when you can go out for fun sports like sledding, snow-boarding,
and skiing can be a little tricky. It’s very easy to lose your sense of
organization and the spirit of a holiday because the winters in essence can be
quite harsh.
However, a successful winter vacation is more than just
planning and packing. It’s also about retaining the holiday spirits and getting
the maximum enjoyment out of the vacation. Here, we give you some handy tips to
help you achieve just that.
1.
Get Your Basics Ready
It doesn’t matter where you’re going or what time of the
year it is, your basic list of essentials won’t quite change. Clothes, shoes,
skincare, toiletries, more clothes…whether it’s winter or summer, you’ll always
primarily have these things in your suitcase.
Hence, the first step is to get all your basics in place.
Get a spare item for everything you put in your suitcase. It’s best if you sit
down to make a checklist for the basics so you can tick them off as you’re
done.
2.
The Right Shoes
Many people make a major blunder of choosing the wrong shoes
when they’re leaving for winter holidays. In fact it’s not shoes you should be
packing, it’s a rough and tough pair of boots. Ankle or knee-high boots are an
excellent winter wear especially if you’re planning to splash into the snow.
Stick to one pair of cozy and comfy stick-on boots and then
maintain them through the vacation. This is not only a handy winter packing tip
but boots are also super durable for tough winter sports. They’re infinitely better
than shoes and sneakers.
Although you can pick a pair of sneakers for hiking, boots
are travel friendly allowing you to walk for hours in them. They’re also very
quick to take on and off during airport-checking.
3.
Contingency Packing
A smart tip is to pack along a winter survival kit that
should ideally have a few torch lights, a fire match, and a water bottle. You
can add more if you think you’ll be needing more. The point is to think like an
athlete and pack for the worst-case scenario in any case.
4.
Only Take Connecting Flights When the Weather is
Stable
It’s best to take direct flights instead of stopping over on
different destinations. There are chances of weather conditions fluctuating and
that can cost you a whole flight, especially in winters. The airline then isn’t
exactly obligated to find you another flight if your current one is canceled
due to the weather.
Also keep yourself informed on the weather at your
connecting flights and if there are chances of bad weather, request your flight
attendants for a re-route.
5.
Make Your Trip As Enjoyable As Possible
And lastly, try to get the best out of trip. Make it as
enjoyable as possible. Plan your winter activities ahead. Search up for some
entertaining activities around your destination and plan accordingly. Set up a
budget for the delicious, warm snacks, and fun winter sports.
Happy Traveling!
