I’ll be at the airport on Christmas Day. Yep, that’s right. Christmas Day.
Long story short, my husband and I are taking a last-minute to trip to Medford, Oregon to visit his 92-year-old grandmother. I’m really looking forward to spending some quality time with Grandma and, of course, enjoying her amazing sugar cookies. But, I definitely learned my lesson this time: if you wait until the week of Christmas to buy your plane ticket, you’ll be stuck flying on Christmas Day– and paying an arm and a leg for the ticket!
If flying on Christmas Day isn’t stressful enough, my husband and I plan to visit both of our families on Christmas morning before we rush to the airport to catch our afternoon flight. This scenario might seem super stressful, but as long as I plan appropriately, traveling during the holidays doesn’t need to be hectic.
Here’s how I stay sane during my travels:
Sleep. Before taking a long trip (like across the country), I make sure to get a good night’s rest. When I’m sleep-deprived, I get easily frustrated (and sometimes cranky), which is not enjoyable for me or anyone else who encounters me while traveling. Plus, waking up well-rest and excited about traveling makes the whole experience much more pleasurable.
Do my homework. Before leaving home for the airport, I do as much as I can ahead of time to make my trip as stress-free as possible: I confirm my flight, print out my boarding pass, and load-up my cell phone with all of my trip information, including confirmation numbers and addresses. Getting all of this done ahead of time, allows me to focus on enjoying the journey instead of stressing about the details. I also give myself plenty of time before my flight departure, which prevents me from running around like a crazy person if I run into a snag in my plans.
Sip slowly. One of my favorite travel habits, especially at airports, is ordering a hot cup of coffee (or tea) and people-watching. My life is typically so hectic that it’s sometimes difficult for me to just stop and sit, but waiting for my flight with a warm beverage in my hands helps me slow down and really enjoy the moment.
Pack healthy. Eating well while traveling can be a real challenge, especially on a long flight from Boston to the Medford. Most airports provide travelers with healthy food options, why pay double the price for a nutritious meal or snack if you could easily pack a much cheaper one? So, when I travel, I always make sure to bring a bunch of healthy and satisfying snacks. My favorites are fresh fruit, Larabars, dried apricots, and homemade trail mix.
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Great advice….have a safe and happy trip!
Enjoy!
Great tips! Looks like in that Picture above you are in Victoria, B.C? That’s where I’m from!
great tips girl! i’m thankful that i get to hang at home on xmas because we host. but also it stinks (but not so much) because all the leftovers are there too!
I’m flying out of Logan on Christmas morning too! I’m hoping I (and you and Mal!) are the only ones doing that, so there won’t be lines at security (or Starbucks).
Happy travels, and merry Christmas.
Great Advice! I have to fly out solo Christmas Day as well. I bet by the afternoon the airport will be pretty calm so taking the time to slow down and gather myself is a great idea, since we rarely have those moments during this season.
Enjoy your flight!
I, too, get very stressed while traveling, even though I normally love to travel. These tips are great – have a safe flight, and a Merry Christmas!
Have a safe trip Tina & Mal! Enjoy your time with Grandma! Good for you for making the trip to see her. Merry Christmas!
try to find a stumptown or dutch brothers while you are there! 2 best oregon coffees!!!!
You’re coming to OREGON!! Have you ever been her before??
Safe travels!
Nice tips and have a great time in Oregon, from another Oregonian! That is going to be a looong flight. One of my favorite rituals is also grabbing a Starbucks before my flight, taking out my magazine (so I appear to be reading), but actually people watching instead.
Have fun in Medford! Make sure to visit Ashland, my family has lived there for years, one of my top 10 favorite towns!
Hi Tina, Ok, I have to admit it’s a tad weird to read your blog and find a picture of my town… and not only that… my office building (where I’m currently sitting, reading your blog!)
Have fun in oregon!
I just added your site to my favorites. I enjoy reading your posts. Thanks!
Interesting stuff! I went to the UK this summer and had my first ever afternoon tea with scones , and it was so delicious I decided to try and make my own last week. I might have deviated from the norm maybe – I found a site full of random scone recipes here and made 6 different ones! My friends were so happy when I invited them round for tea and scones. Lots of fun!
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