It’s that magical time of the year again where nature is changing color, from autumn to winter, and then now spring and of course, we cannot wait for the summer.
The roses are blossoming, new leaves are appearing, the grass is freshly greening and carpeting the earth everywhere. You can just say that springtime is nature’s way of saying let’s party! So, are you ready!
Each and every one of you must be planning now how to spend this spring break but what you actually need to do first is learn about how to enjoy it to the fullest without ruining it by making these 5 stupid mistakes!
#1 – Choose Not The Wrong Destination
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Let’s simplify things for you! When you are planning your travel destination, make sure to choose it wisely. And by this I mean you have to be reasonable with your choice.
Choose a destination where you can have fun and live unforgettable memories yet affordable and not too expensive one where you may even save a buck or two! Of course, you don’t want to spend all your trip regretting your choice and living with the fear of ending up broke before even the holiday is over!
Springtime break is meant to improve your state of mind while enjoying the return of the sun’s warmth and celebrating the renewal of life! So, it is within your ability to make it joyful or awful!
There are some good places that you can take into consideration such as Boston, Denver, Miami/Fort Lauderdale and also Paris. Oh, yes, that sounds quite hard to believe, right!
It’s true that these destinations may not be cheap from every departure city, but they are relatively cheaper from many others and this goes back to the airline competition for that — especially the many discount carriers.
Tip: the best way to find cheap destinations along with cheap flight is by using the month-by-month destination search tool. Wish you good luck!
#2 – Don’t Book Flights With Incredibly
Cheap Airline
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The mistake that you should definitely avoid when it’s time for you to book your flight ticket is booking cheap airline tickets on your most favorite airline without taking the time to compare prices from other aircraft!
And the reason why I’m saying that you have to stop doing that is that no airline has the best deal. Who knows maybe you will find other tempting offers that you cannot ignore!
Okay, you might prefer Spirit than any other, and that’s really great, I’m not saying that you shouldn’t as they often offer good fare but this doesn’t always mean that the tickets of Spirit are the most affordable ones, as you can see in these February fares for Chicago-Seattle flights.
• Cheapest: Frontier, $221
• Next cheapest: Spirit, $292
• Cheapest non-stop: Alaska, $335
Tip: Before you ever book the ticket, compare airfares and then decide which one suits most your budget!
#3 – Avoid Packing unnecessary Things
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No need to deny it, we are all somehow by nature over-packers! When it comes to packing, we end up taking anything and everything that comes to our sight while packing. The mistake is that we are even packing those things that we will definitely not need or use while on vacation.
The result can be summarized in the scenario when you are standing in an airport under the shock of paying the high charges of your “overweight bag’”. So, overpacking is not a smart idea, for this reason, try to pack light and smart in order to avoid such troubles.
Too much luggage will not just cost you much money but will also cause you many other troubles including getting to and from the airport, again checking into your hotel, and endlessly waiting at baggage claim.
To avoid all this headache, you’d better make a list of the essential outfits you will need according to the activities you are planning to do and places you are willing to visit. It is also a good idea to opt for the most comfortable clothes and remove all the ‘’maybe’’ outfits out from your suitcase!
trust me you’re not gonna wear them! As for your shoes, one to two pair and maximum three is more than enough! This way, you can save more space and money
Tip: Take a carry-on bag. Still, using it doesn’t really mean that you will be saved from a bag fee but it will save your carry-on stuff from getting lost at the time of checking up your bag.
Don’t forget to put all your must-haves like medications, eyeglasses, electronics and charging cords on your person!
#4 – Carefully Read Government Warnings
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This is a step that most travelers skip and which is really considered a mistake that every traveler should avoid! Life is very simple and it’s only you who complicate it! Traveling to an international destination means traveling to a different place that has totally different rules, laws, and requirements.
Therefore, to avoid getting into trouble, it is recommended to read all the information needed before you ever step in the airport, including facts on the passport, visa requirement, safety and security advice, transportation, and so on and so forth.
The list is too long and there is much information you need to know, all you need is visit the following website Travel.State.Gov. and look up by name the country you are willing to visit soon!
Tip: always be on the safe side and think smart and act smart when it comes to traveling internationally!
#5 – Overindulging on the flight
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Many travelers get too excited for their spring break, therefore, they decide to celebrate even before they reach their destination! Some of them will start on the plane! But what some people fail to understand is that many travelers were kicked off the plane because of their unpleasant and rowdy behavior!
Again, there is no harm in drinking an alcohol while on the plane but just don’t forget to remember that you’re not actually sitting in a bar and flights attendants have many other responsibilities to do than keep an eye on you alone!
Tip: When you are on a plane think not only about yourself but also of other fellow passengers.Show respect for others and be more responsible!
Now that you know what you shouldn’t do go and have some fun. Wish you a lovely trip