There’s a lot to remember when planning a trip. Double it if you have small children who are coming along for the ride. If you’re the type who struggles to remember that the dog needs to go into the kennels, travel insurance needs to be bought, and your flight has been moved up by two hours, here are some ways you can stay organised while traveling:
Park your car at the Airport
Taking airport transportation out of the equation is sure to free your mind up to focus on other things, like making sure you remember the duty free. Check out Airparks, which is located at Glasgow airport, and you’ll have crossed one thing off your travel list.
There are also plenty of Glasgow airport hotels available, so if you have an early morning flight and don’t like your chances of checking in on time, grab a cheap hotel for the night so you’ll fly feeling refreshed the next morning.
Use a good Calendar
There are plenty of calendar apps available which will sync on both your laptop and smartphone, so you’ll know exactly what you’ve got planned for each day. Most off them also include to-do lists, so you can be sure you won’t forget to renew your passport. Try Fantastical, which is available for both Mac and iPhones, or VueMinder, which is free for those using Windows.
Talk to a Travel Agent
Many people are hesitant to use travel agents due to the belief that their holiday will end up costing an arm and a leg. However travel agents actually have access to deals that the public are unaware of, and can help you find the best flights and accommodation for your budget.
Most travel agents will also price beat, so if you find cheaper flights online they should be able to get you the same flights.
Book in Advance
It seems obvious, but simply booking your trip well in advance will not only mean that you’ll get the best prices available, but you’ll avoid the last minute stress of trying to book everything at once.
There’s nothing worse than trying to figure out if you’ve forgotten something critical for your trip, and by booking in advance you’ll have time to book anything you’ve forgotten before it effects your holiday.
Booking in advance also means that you can break the trip down into smaller tasks and complete them weekly, so it doesn’t seem so daunting.
Do you have any other tips on staying organised while travelling? Let me know in the comments below.
