1. If flying, please, wear slip on shoes. It will make it so much easier (and faster!) to get through security.
2. Travel light! That's something that may not be so easy to do but consider the benefits. You will have less to keep up with, less to carry through the airport, and less to pay for if all your luggage can be carried on.
3. Don't pack all of your stuff in one suitcase. If you're traveling with a partner, pack half of your stuff in their suitcase and half of their stuff in your suitcase. That way if one suitcase gets lost or stolen, neither of you will be totally at a loss.
4. Prepare for delays. With more people traveling during the holidays, delays can be even longer then usual. Mix in a higher probability of bad weather and you have a recipe for disaster. Be sure to bring plenty of snacks and activities to pass the time...especially if you're traveling with children.
5. If you require medication be sure to take plenty of it to cover the entire trip INCLUDING delays.
6. If you take medication be sure to have it clearly labeled or in the bottle it came in. You could be questioned by airport security if you have suspicious appearing drugs in an unmarked container.
7. If you must check your bags, tie brightly colored ribbon around the handle to make it easier to spot on the luggage carousel.
8. If flying, don't wrap gifts, they may be unwrapped by security!
9. If you are driving don't wear tight socks. The constriction of blood flow combined with long periods of sitting could lead to blood clots.
10. And finally, road trips can be rough on active kids. If your kids are restless and fighting just stop the car and let them out. Just don't "forget" to let them back in.
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