Tips for Spring Traveling

This winter has definitely been a rough one, but the warm weather is coming! Spring will be here before we know it—and it will be warmly welcomed. With spring comes the chirping birds, beautiful blooms, and spring travel. To get you prepared for days of vacation, we’ve found a few tips that could be useful when planning and executing your spring travel.

• No matter where you decide to go, make sure you book early. Not just hotel rooms, but every aspect of your trip. Places like Myrtle Beach will probably fill up fast with visitors, so be mindful of the area you want to go to. With your plans locked in as much as possible, you’ll be able to avoid setbacks that could otherwise prevent you from fully enjoying your trip.
• It’s also important to do research. Are you looking to be surrounded by a party-filled, always-on-the-go vacation? Or something a little quieter, where you can relax and not worry about who’s making all the noise at 2 in the morning? Knowing what you want your vacation to feel like will help you decide which destination is best for you.
• The whole point of vacation is to relax, and do something you wouldn’t normally get to do at home. Take a day of your vacation to get off the beaten path, and really explore the area you are in. That could mean hiking, or riding the waves on a boat tour. It’s vacation, and you want to make sure you get the most out of your time.
• When it comes to packing, sometimes it’s hard to decide just what to bring. When I pack for a trip, I like to have lots of options; I never know what will come up while vacationing. But that means I am probably over-packing—I probably won’t wear half of what’s in my suitcase. But it’s better to risk over-packing than to discover you don’t have something, and spend money on unnecessary items.
• Make sure you take extra safety precautions when you travel. Leave your valuables at home so you don’t have to worry about anything happening to them. Also, give someone else (like a close friend or a family member) a copy of your itinerary for the trip. You want to be able to have fun and be safe on your vacation!

No matter where you go or what you decide to do on your spring break, make sure you are fully prepared so you can get the most out of the trip. After this harsh winter, it will be a much needed vacation!