Ahmad Zaeem
Oct 17, 20192 min
BOOKING TRICKS
BOOK FLIGHTS BEFORE HALLOWEEN to get the best deal
Leave as CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS DAY as possible to get the best price
CLEAR YOUR HISTORY, cookies, and cache before searching flights
A PACKAGE DEAL offers better value
RED-EYE FLIGHTS are usually cheaper and the airport will be quieter
Pick up the phone to get better deals
BOOK ON THE CARRY ON (carryon.com) app and get money off if people follow your trip
Booking tickets from FOREIGN VERSIONS OF A WEBSITE (e.g. expedia.fr not expedia.com) can offer better prices
MONDAY AND TUESDAY mornings tend to show the lowest fares
PACK LIKE A PRO
PUT A RIBBON on your bag to make it stand out on luggage carousel Keep
Don’t wrap GIFTS until you’re at your destination.
PACK A SCARF OR HOODIE – they’re the ultimate flexible travel companion, especially when travelling from cold to warm climes.
ROLL YOUR CLOTHES to make more space for presents.
Keep holiday treats REFRIGERATED during your flight with frozen sponges
Use DRYER SHEETS in your bag to keep clothes fresh on a long flight
EN ROUTE
If you’re driving somewhere TRAVEL VERY EARLY or very late to avoid traffic
Use the airline’s app to get your BOARDING PASS in advance to save time in busy
airports
Check-in all your luggage as FRAGILE so it is loaded last and comes off first at your destination
Take an EMPTY WATER BOTTLE to the airport and fill it after security to save money
TECH TIPS
Download USEFUL APPS in advance (such as language or maps) so they’re ready on arrival
Take your USB CABLE to charge your phone on the plane or in the hotel
You can use GOOGLE MAPS even when you don’t have data so save maps offline before you leave for places you’re visiting
AT YOUR DESTINATION
BUSINESS CITIES offer cheaper accommodation over the holiday period Do a ROAD TRIP instead of flying to avoid high-ticket prices and busy airports
HOUSE SITTING is a great way to get cheap, homely and sometimes luxurious accommodation
Order from the special dietary requirements BEFORE THE FLIGHT to get your meal faster
Use your SUNGLASSES as a phone stand in the airport or on the plane
Download USEFUL APPS in advance (such as language or maps) so they’re ready on arrival
Use FOURSQUARE to discover free WiFi hotspots and passwords whilst away
Take your USB CABLE to charge your phone on the plane or in the hotel
GO FOR A RUN on arrival to get to know your location quickly and kick your muscles into gear after a long journey
Invest in TOURIST CARDS and City passes to jump the queues during the busy holiday season