Holiday Travel Tips

As you travel for the holidays, things can get busy and stressful. With the pressure of holiday activities, there isn’t time for delays or packing a ton of stuff you might not use or need. At Nantucket Gate, we are all about time saving tips so you can enjoy your time away from Tacoma. When it comes to purchasing your flight and planning your trip, take into account what time you’ll have to get to the airport so you can plan transportation to and from. If you are visiting family, decide whether you will need to rent a car or if someone will be available to pick you up upon arrival.

As you pack for your trip, attempting to use just a carry-on might be a helpful time-saver. Using just a carry-on means no checked bags which translates into saving time and money. With winter weather comes the possibility of delays. Be sure to be prepared for this scenario. Even if you've just got a short flight, there is a chance you could be stuck at the airport for several hours. It may be helpful to have additional snacks, device chargers, or a book in case you’re stuck. As far as travel snacks are concerned, make sure you’ve got things that are high protein, low mess, and will keep you energized. Some ideas we liked come from Packsmith. The article mentions a few tips:

— No liquids (like juice) and items like pudding, gel packs, and yogurt fall under TSA’s 3-1-1 rule (you didn’t know TSA had a special snack regulation, didja?).

— Avoid overly smelly or noisy to eat food (i.e. tuna:smelly — or pistachios:noisy).

— Pack food that’s good at room temperature.

— Bonus points if your foods are hydrating (i.e. watermelon or cucumbers)l

The more you travel, the more you will learn about what works for you and what doesn’t. What are your must-haves when traveling? Please share in the comments and thanks for reading the Nantucket Gate blog!