Navigating the nitty-gritty of travel, especially during winter, can be quite taxing! Getting to your destination with the least trouble and the maximum enjoyment is what every traveler wishes for!
Here are some tips to wade through the winter season:
TRY FLYING NON-STOP IF POSSIBLE: If you are travelling by air then winter usually hits flights, and airports hard. So try flying non-stop if possible. Try to get from Point A to Point B without having to go via Point C as a connection!
IF NON-STOP IS NOT POSSIBLE: If you have to fly with a connection and this is absolutely unavoidable, then keep an eye on the flight timings. If you do happen to miss your flight because of the bad weather, then it is best to let the flight attendant know in advance, so that the next flight could be arranged for you. Get off your first flight quickly!
TRY CHOOSING A MORNING FLIGHT: This is really advisable, because flights are less likely to be affected due to problems at other airports. Also, even if the flight is cancelled there are more chances for getting other flights, at least by the end of the day.
DO NOT WRAP YOUR GIFTS: If you are carrying gifts in your cargo, do not bother to wrap them; as security will anyways tear them apart to check your baggage. This way you will save precious time.
FOR ROAD TRAVEL: If you are traveling by road during the winter, keep your vehicle winter-ready before time; get your tires checked over by a mechanic, to prevent delays due to a flat.
EMERGENCY KIT: It pays to get an emergency kit ready – keep some extra clothes, gloves, coats, pair of old boots, a blanket, jumper cables, a flashlight and batteries etc. Keep some food and snacks too, just in case you have to stop for a long stretch on the road due to foggy weather or a winter storm.