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Great Winter Getaway Tips #Travel

February 27, 2017 by Michelle 93 Comments

If you think winter is a great time to get out of town, you are not alone. More than 65 percent of respondents in a recent TripAdvisor survey said they were planning leisure travel for winter. And it’s no surprise that the same survey found the majority of destinations to be in warm weather locales.

Winter TipsPhoto Source:(c) Chad McDemott – Fotolia.com

Checkout These Smart Tips to Travel With Style, Comfort and Ease this Winter.

 

Weather Transitions

One of the best parts about winter vacations is the potential to leave your cooler climate for sunny skies and warmer weather. Don’t be caught by surprise in either direction of your trip. You may have to do some digging in the back of your closet for the essentials, so leave yourself plenty of time to pack. And don’t forget the sunscreen!

While a heavy coat may seem like a waste of suitcase space, be sure you have at least a jacket and one colder-weather outfit for the trip home so returning home is not a shock to the system.

Smart Accessories

Wear and pack smart accessories that look good and help you get where you’re going. Items with multi-functionality, that combine form with function, make traveling light easy.

One example is Casio’s line of Edifice timepieces, which feature both bold design and cutting edge technology. Engineered with a Smart Phone Link, Tough Solar Power and water resistance up to 100 meters, Casio’s watches are useful as well as fashionable accessories, no matter if you are touring a foreign city or relaxing at the beach. Their Bluetooth connection capabilities, and the Casio Watch+ App, makes swapping between the time of one’s current location and the time at home simple, so you don’t need to stress about setting alarms and other time settings. When traveling internationally it’s a simple operation to adjust the time to the current location and with a convenient 2-city display you can easily see the time at home.

Booking Smart

You can save money by avoiding the busiest winter travel times. Skip the holiday weekends and your prices on transit and accommodations will be much lower. You may want to buy travel insurance in order to cover any potential cancellations due to inclement weather. Lastly, consider destinations that are in their off-season, you’ll find better deals, shorter lines and a potentially more authentic experience.

By packing wisely as well as booking shrewdly, you can have a blast this winter with a great escape. (StatePoint)

 

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Filed Under: Family, Travel, Winter Tagged With: Travel, Travel Tips, Winter Getaway, Winter Travel

About Michelle

Michelle is a married Mom to three. Two girls and a boy with severe autism.

She provides reviews, giveaways and the odd recipe for her readers, and shares other small bits about life as a parent. She loves to travel with her family and you will find some of her travels reviewed and discussed on these pages.

This blog is written by Michelle and edited by her husband Carl from A Parent's Perspective

Comments

  1. Andrea Bilec says

    February 28, 2017 at 10:43 am

    I would love to escape for a winter holiday. Here in Saskatchewan it is usually brutally cold and to get away would be awesome!

    Reply
  2. Florence Cochrane says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:00 am

    These are some very good tips. I wish I could go somewhere warm to escape the snow we have. A Casio’s watch would be nice also.

    Reply
  3. kristen visser says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:46 am

    Great tips and post. Unfortunately hubby and I do not get the opportunity to travel. Hoping that changes soon. we are due for a vacay

    Reply
  4. Diana Powell says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    Love these smart watches . Getting away from the cold is a must.

    Reply
  5. Joni W says

    February 28, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    I love our cold weather, I don’t think I want to go somewhere warm.

    Reply
  6. Rosanne Robinson says

    February 28, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    Thanks very much for these terrific travel tips, would LOVE to get away from winter weather!

    Reply
  7. Dave S says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    This has been such a long and cold winter here in calgary. I really wish I had planned a winter getaway this year. Next year for sure. Thanks for the great travel tips.

    Reply
  8. Shirley OFlynn says

    February 28, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Thanks for the great travel tips.

    Reply
  9. Louise Smith says

    February 28, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    Great suggestions I wear my pashmina scarves comes in handy when I or the kids are cold and good for a blanket or pillow on the plane too.

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth Matthiesen says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Good tips. I also find that if you fly mid-week you often get better deals than flying at the weekend. I’d love to be in Australia just now, it’s summer there but I can cope with that 🙂

    Reply
  11. jan says

    February 28, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    I wish I could convince someone in my household of the, ‘give yourself lots of time to pack’!

    Reply
  12. kathy downey says

    February 28, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Those are really great tips i would love a getaway,here in Newfoundland today it windy,cold and snowing

    Reply
  13. John C says

    February 28, 2017 at 7:00 pm

    thx for the great advice!

    Reply
  14. nicolthepickle says

    February 28, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    I haven’t traveled anywhere lately, but I remember the importance of a good bag.

    Reply
  15. Christine Murray says

    February 28, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Thank you for these great tips. Plan to travel within the next couple of years.

    Reply
  16. Janet M says

    February 28, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    I agree it is important to Book Smart. One has to check out dates carefully.

    Reply
  17. heidi c. says

    February 28, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    I haven’t had a winter getaway in a long time but I will remember your tips if ever I get a chance to!

    Reply
  18. Darlene Demell says

    February 28, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    These are some really great tips. Thanks for sharing. I hope to someday be able to take a winter getaway. My son and his wife right not are in Florida. Nice weather there.

    Reply
    • Darlene Demell says

      February 28, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      That should say right now.

      Reply
  19. Debbie White Beattie says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:26 pm

    Great advice and boy would I love to get away now. What I’d really love is if I could live in a warm climate, so I could enjoy being outside every day

    Reply
  20. Donna L. says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    Good advice, thanks.

    Reply
  21. l p says

    February 28, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    It’s been a long time between winter getaways so having the tips is very helpful. Thank you.

    Reply
  22. Kevin B says

    March 1, 2017 at 3:14 am

    Sounds like a great idea to go on a getaway

    Reply
  23. jay nelson says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:58 am

    A bright blue sky brightens my day – thank you. We all need a little novelty to keep it fresh.

    Reply
  24. Alison Braidwood says

    March 1, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    We’re currently in the midst of a blizzard here in northern Ontario, so you reeeally making me want to go somewhere tropical.

    Reply
  25. Wanda Bee says

    March 1, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    I think these are great tips. We always try to skip holiday weekends for travel. It saves so much money.

    Reply
  26. Julie Barrett says

    March 1, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    I really want the Women’s Bobs Keepsake Slippers in Ice Storm Grey!

    Reply
  27. Julie Barrett says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    Travelling can be so hectic. These are great tips!

    Reply
  28. Lynda Cook says

    March 2, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    These are all great tips, especially packing a jacket for the trip home, never know what your coming home too!!

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    March 2, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    These are all great tips! Some I have done before, others I know for next time! You make me want to go travelling now! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Wanda Tracey says

    March 2, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks for the great tips.It’s been a while since we went on a trip but I am still hoping.

    Reply
  31. Carole D. says

    March 3, 2017 at 2:12 am

    Thank you for the great tip! I froze one evening in Mexico, didn’t bring a warm enough sweater. Thank goodness it was only that one evening.

    Reply
  32. Kim Tanti says

    March 3, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    We are still undecided about going away this April. If we go it will be Cuba.

    Reply
  33. nicky says

    March 4, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    Thanks for the tips! Important to remember sunscreen, even in winter 🙂

    Reply
  34. Gloria Tretiak says

    March 5, 2017 at 2:28 am

    I would love to go somewhere warm, but due to my health, I have to stay in Canada

    Reply
  35. Christy E says

    March 5, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Definately would love to go somewhere warm! It is always a shock to the system retuning home and having warm clothes to change into is a good idea.

    Reply
  36. zcb257 says

    March 6, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Travel insurance is definitely a necessity.

    Reply
  37. Julie says

    March 6, 2017 at 10:21 am

    I would love a warm vacation right now! Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  38. LILLIAN BROWN says

    March 6, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    Thanks for the tips, wish I had a winter jacket to put on when I landed at the airport on my way home from a recent trip

    Reply
  39. Calvin F. says

    March 6, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    Definitely some very nice tips here, I will use them thanks,

    Reply
  40. Janette says

    March 6, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    These are great tips. It’s been too long since this family has had a little getaway

    Reply
  41. Sandy Couzens says

    March 6, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Thanks for the great travel tips. We have had a really long winter. This is the first year we really feel like we could use a break. Thanks again 🙂

    Reply
  42. Cairine says

    March 6, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    It’s March and it snowed yesterday. Is there going to be Spring this year or go from Winter to Summer. Would love to get away from it all for awhile.

    Reply
  43. Caroline says

    March 6, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    I wish I was going away this winter. These are great tips and perhaps I can use them in the future.

    Reply
  44. Deb Simpson says

    March 6, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  45. Heather Swanson says

    March 6, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    Super practical tips

    Reply
  46. Kristi F says

    March 6, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    I really agree with travelling during less busy times, I don’t like the crowds!

    Reply
  47. Cynthia C says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:42 am

    I would love to get away from the cold weather. Thank you for the good tips.

    Reply
  48. Tom Gibson says

    March 7, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    I have a difficult time relating to this article as I reside in Florida.

    Reply
  49. angela eagle says

    March 7, 2017 at 2:32 pm

    Thanks for the tips Ive never had a vacation and if I can ever afford one it’s good to know all the tips

    Reply
  50. Cathy C says

    March 7, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    The advice will be very helpful the next time I travel.

    Reply
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