I recently visited Cali (scroll down to see pictures) and among other places, I went to Catalina Island. I had an amazing trip and wanted to help my fellow travelers with some quick tips!
1. Wear Your Heaviest and Bulkiest!
I know this sounds weird but wearing your heaviest or bulkiest shoes or coat is the one of the best ways to save space in your suitcase. Everyone loves to take options when they travel - so to save space, dress your heaviest and bulkiest!
2. Tune in and watch the weather channel!
Always check the weather of your destination before you finally leave! Chances are that you booked your flights weeks or months in advance and predicted the weather. So if you booked your July trip in early January, you probably assumed that the weather in Mexico (for example) is sunny and beautiful... little did you know that now in July, it is looking to be one of the coldest and windiest weekend in a while! Be prepared!
3. 'Pre- do' as much as you can!
Do as much as you can online to save money! We normally pay for the ticket and hotel online but also remember to check-in online, pay for the place you wish to park your car during your trip, and pay for your rental car if you plan to rent. Try and plan and pay for as much as you can in advance so you don't feel like you're spending sooo much on your trip! Spread it out!
4. Don't Let Rush Hour Ruin your Trip!
Is your departure time on a weekday... around 9am or 5pm? Or are you flying during a busy season for airports.. like the summertime, or New Years? If it is, did you account for traffic when getting to the airport? Don't let rush hour ruin your trip. Be pro-active and if you leave during this time, try and check on a weekday, during rush hour how long it would actually take you to reach the airport... not the night before at 1am! Likewise, if you are traveling on Christmas Eve, leave maybe an extra hour early to be safe. You don't want to be that guy running to catch their flight!
5. Don't plan too much out!
Leave some time to see what happens during your travels! Planning is good.. plan to swim with the Dolphins in Florida or see the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but don't over-plan. Trust me, you'll have fun wherever you're going if you have a great company and an open mind ! Cheers to that!
Hopefully these tips were somewhat helpful and overall, a good read for you! Let me now what you think and if you have any other tips to help traveling go smoothly! Also, check out my California trip below!
