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Strategies for Travel During a Busy Holiday Weekend
Holiday weekends can be among the busiest times to travel by air, car or even a cruise. Poor weather conditions, large crowds and canceled flights can make holiday weekend travel stressful on the whole family, so you'll need a plan to avoid delays and other obstacles on your journey. Get ahead of the crowds and enjoy a stress-free holiday weekend by preparing for delays and modifying your itinerary to accommodate for the larger crowds.
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Two weeks after graduating college in Milwaukee, I landed a magazine-editor job that took me to the East Coast. "Do you mind that travel is a job requirement?" my boss-to-be asked in my final interview. Um, of course not.
I could count on my fingers the number of places I'd ventured beyond the borders of Wisconsin, my home for 22 years. Sure, I'd been to Disney World--twice. And I'd traveled with my high school's math club to Minnesota's Mall of America. But I'd never left the United States. I didn't even have a passport.
So, you bet I wanted to phone everyone back home when my first press trip was announced: Aruba! Most of my friends had stayed close to home, and some had suggested that New York might not be the safest place for a wide-eyed Midwestern girl like me. I wanted them to see me now, with four months' residency under my belt and an international flight on the calendar. Yes, I knew it was a press trip and not a vacation. But that didn't stop the beach Boys' "Kokomo" from playing on a persistent loop in my head.
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It's difficult enough to stay healthy and fit while traveling, but being out and about during the holidays makes things even more complicated. Rich foods and drinks, lack of exercise and lots of stress can take a toll on your health. To avoid paying for it later on, it's important to take a few steps to remain healthy during the hectic holiday times.
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Unexpected delays often occur while traveling by plane. Delays caused by layovers, weather, flight bumping and airline scheduling issues can leave you stranded in an airport for an extended period of time or even overnight. You can make this a tolerable experience with a little planning and strategy. Take a few precautions and get some uninterrupted rest.
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