Holiday Travel Guide - Quick Tips for Cheap & Easy Travel

HOLIDAY TRAVEL GUIDE Travel Tips Download a VolP app magicApp makes calls to the U.S. from anywhere in the world for free Liquids must be 3.4-ounces or less and fit in 1 quart-sized zip-top bags Don't Check Luggage! Most airlines offer Exchange Currency before you travel Children often sleep during red eye flights free carry-on bags ($) Did you know... Airfares increase by late October PRO TIP Booking Flights Best time to book: The best time of the week between September and mid-October to book is Tuesday afternoon Sept Oct Tue 2 17% 51% 25% PRO TIP Thanksgiving Flights International travel prices increase in November Most Economical: Fly out on Thanksgiving morning, fly back the Tuesday after Best days to depart: Monday or Tuesday (15%-23% below average) Best day to return: Thanksgiving Day, Friday or the following Tuesday (about 20% savings) AIRPORT Christmas and New Year's Flights PRO TIP Most Economical: Fly out on Christmas Eve, fly back on New Year's Eve (save up to 20%) Days to Avoid: December 26 Best days to depart: As close to Christmas Day as possible Best day to return: New Year's Eve or Day AIRPORT Use the GPS on your phone Rental Cars PRO TIP It's cheaper to refill and return the car with a full tank than pay upfront Reserve a compact car, and hope for a free upgrade to a mid-sized car Avoid car rentals at the airport Check week-long rates, they can be cheaper than just the weekend rates Rent-A-Car Avoid unnecessary insurance and fees AIRPORT B&B's and rental homes can be 70% cheaper than traditional hotels Hotels PRO TIP Try to book places that have a kitchenette or include breakfast Booking: The earlier the better PRO TIP Shopping Buy everything you need before Thanksgiving and go back on Black Friday for a price adjustment Make a strict list of people you need to purchase gifts for FREE SHIPPING Most online retailers offer free shipping at some point between September and November SALE 50% OFF Last Minute Getaways Technology that rewards spontaneity: FlightTonight app to find last minute, cheap airfare Cruises are known for having the best last minute deals. Book your flight to a seaport city well in advance and book your cruise the week of Fun Holiday Travel Statistics 91% of holiday travel is by car The average Christmas/New Year 6% by airplane The average Thanksgiving trip is trip is 275 53% 43% 214 Thanksgiving cChristmas 3% by train miles miles Long distance travel to visit family & friends Brought to you by: Sources: magicJack NerdWallet.com: http://goo.gl/vBt7Ax Huffington Post: http://goo.gl/cLdjwu Transportatlon Security Administratlon 3-1-1 Llquld Rule: http://goo.gl/Oke4DI Bureau of Transportation Statlstics - U.S. Hollday Travel: http:/llgoo.gl/qrhvX7 Bureau of Transportatlon Statistlcs - Amerlca on the go: http://goo.gl/fcvuxN Thanksgiving Christmas New Year's Eve HOTEL