Fred Harteis News Articles - Thanks to new security restrictions, heavy travel volume and airfares that have risen 15 percent over last year's, the 2006-2007 holiday travel season is shaping up to be a stressful one on both your psyche and your wallet. But if you're braving the skies over the Christmas weekend, a little preparation can go a long way.
Below are 10 tips to help you make the best of this year's holiday travel season.
Travel Off-Peak Whenever Possible
Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Mondays this year, so the heaviest traffic will probably be on the Friday before and Tuesday after each holiday, with folks looking to make the most of the long weekend. Try to travel on a Wednesday or Thursday -- or on Christmas Day -- if you can.
Book Early
For the Christmas holiday; book sooner rather than later, particularly if you require very specific travel dates or times. With the current state of the airline industry, it is never too early to book your holiday travel flights.
Shop Around
Whether you're using booking sites, bid or auction sites, aggregator sites or our very own Bargain Box, comparison shopping has never been easier than it is right now. During peak travel season, casting the net as wide as possible will help you understand all of your options.If you're looking for a hotel or car as well as a flight, don't miss Finding Hidden Hotel Hideaways and Cruising for Car Rental Deals.
Leave Early
During peak travel times, much of the trouble you'll face lies on this side of the security check-in, from traffic jams and full parking lots to absent shuttles and long lines. Rather than striving to "arrive at the airport early," you may want to try to "leave for the airport early" to anticipate all the peripheral delays you may encounter.
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