Five easy
tips to make the most of your summer travel
Travel is finally back in full swing, something we can all be thankful for this
year. While staycations and remote-working vacations have been all the rage
since 2020, pre-pandemic vacationing is making a comeback in 2022.
According to Booking.com, 60 percent of travelers from a
24,000-person survey claimed they are looking to meet new people and make new
connections on their next vacation, something that has fallen by the wayside
since the pandemic hit. Seventy-five percent of respondents across 31 countries
said their vacations would be strictly work-free from now on to regain a
healthy work-life balance.
The survey said that 79 percent of travelers consider
vacationing essential to the state of their mental health and wellbeing. In
addition, respondents claimed to prioritize traveling as part of their regular
self-care routine going forward.
Vacations can take months to plan, or they can be a bit
more on the spontaneous side. Either way, now that a more normal form of travel
is back, there’s plenty of summer left to get out there and explore.
So, are you planning a vacation this summer? If so, learn
these helpful travel tips from Enjoy Travel Life:
Know where you’re going – Plan a safe route before you go, including any and
all stops you want to make on your trip. Being prepared will go a long way
toward safe travels.
Paying for a vacation – Make room for vacation savings in your monthly
budget. Be sure to take advantage of credit card reward points. For safety’s
sake, be sure to have two forms of money – like a credit card and cash – just
in case. Visit the Shared Branching website to get a list of participating credit unions
nationwide and internationally.
Stay in touch – Be sure to pack plenty of charging cords and
adapters so you don’t lose touch with family and friends while away. A wi-fi
booster is a smart investment if you’re headed away from civilization.
Keep an eye on the sky – Watch
the weather as you travel, so you can be prepared for whatever is headed your
way.
Pack a first aid kit – You never know when a band-aid and some
disinfectant spray might be needed. Hand sanitizer and Aspirin are also good
additions to any first aid kit.