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What are the busiest travel days of the year?

February 10, 2010 By Damian Tysdal

Das bootTraveling can be fun, whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a two-week full-fledged vacation, but traveling can be a bit stressful at times, particularly when there is a major holiday or other event that causes large numbers of people to travel at the same time. It’s almost impossible to know the exact best time to travel, but you can make some informed decisions to help you along the way and avoid unnecessary stress and hassles. Knowing the busiest travel days of the year, and then avoiding them, can help you to have a more relaxing getaway. Christmas and Thanksgiving are some of the busiest travel days of the entire year, particularly in the United States. People often long to spend time with friends and family members that live in other states, and Christmas is one of the most significant of those times. If you decide to travel during the Christmas or Thanksgiving holiday, a single trip travel insurance plan is a good idea. Since there will be so many people flying, you may want to get a policy to protect you in the event of lost luggage or some other calamity.

Memorial Day sparks the start of the summer holiday in America. Most children are now out of school, and parents like to take the entire family on vacations. The warm weather also encourages more people to hit the road in search of the perfect trip. Some airlines are now charging extra for those who wish to travel on busier days, so it’s important to be aware of the new policies, depending on the airline. Some agencies may also charge increased rates for travel insurance during these times, mainly because the risk of a loss is somewhat higher. If you are traveling internationally, it is a good idea to find out what other countries’ busiest times are, since they most likely will not be the same dates as they are for the United States.

Other very busy travel dates include New Year’s Eve, Labor Day, and Easter weekend. All of these are major holidays, and tend to have busier traffic conditions on local roads. Police may set up checkpoints locally to keep an eye on those who may drink and drive. Remember to be safe when traveling every day, not just on the busy days. Wear seatbelts when driving, and follow all safety instructions of your airline or train company, so you can be aware of how to handle an emergency situation should it arise. Most importantly, have a good time and remember to be patient during peak travel times. Things may take a bit longer than usual since employees will be backed up. Flights can sometimes be delayed due to too much traffic, so keep this in mind and arrive as early as possible to get checked in and help speed things along. As long as you’re aware of the impact that traveling on busy days may have, your vacation should go smoothly and be an enjoyable one to remember.

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About Damian Tysdal

Damian Tysdal is the founder of TravelInsuranceReview, and he believes travel insurance should be easier to understand. See more from Damian on Google+.

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