With all the shopping, decorating and celebrating over the holiday season, it's easy to let details slip through the cracks. Just be careful that they aren't your travel plans. A few simple precautions can help keep travelers and their loved ones free of harm.
AAA Michigan suggests these tips for holiday travelers:
• Make all reservations in advance of your departure. Request written confirmation of travel, hotel, and entertainment documents. Keep one photocopy in your suitcase and another with a family member.
• Pay in advance. If you feel comfortable doing so, prepaid reservations can help avoid long lines or getting bumped.
• Pack lightly. Unwieldy bags can make you more vulnerable to theft. Mail gifts in advance of your trip.
• Bring extra medication. Bad weather can mean unexpected trip delays.
• Clean out your wallet. Carry only your drivers license and credit cards you really need.
• Carry travelers cheques or debit cards instead of cash. Both can be easily replaced if money is lost or stolen.
• Purchase trip insurance from your travel agent. Advance planning will protect against such things as trip cancellation or lost baggage.
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