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.
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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)
Andrea Bilec says
I would love to escape for a winter holiday. Here in Saskatchewan it is usually brutally cold and to get away would be awesome!
Florence Cochrane says
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.
kristen visser says
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
Diana Powell says
Love these smart watches . Getting away from the cold is a must.
Joni W says
I love our cold weather, I don’t think I want to go somewhere warm.
Rosanne Robinson says
Thanks very much for these terrific travel tips, would LOVE to get away from winter weather!
Dave S says
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.
Shirley OFlynn says
Thanks for the great travel tips.
Louise Smith says
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.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
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 🙂
jan says
I wish I could convince someone in my household of the, ‘give yourself lots of time to pack’!
kathy downey says
Those are really great tips i would love a getaway,here in Newfoundland today it windy,cold and snowing
John C says
thx for the great advice!
nicolthepickle says
I haven’t traveled anywhere lately, but I remember the importance of a good bag.
Christine Murray says
Thank you for these great tips. Plan to travel within the next couple of years.
Janet M says
I agree it is important to Book Smart. One has to check out dates carefully.
heidi c. says
I haven’t had a winter getaway in a long time but I will remember your tips if ever I get a chance to!
Darlene Demell says
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.
Darlene Demell says
That should say right now.
Debbie White Beattie says
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
Donna L. says
Good advice, thanks.
l p says
It’s been a long time between winter getaways so having the tips is very helpful. Thank you.
Kevin B says
Sounds like a great idea to go on a getaway
jay nelson says
A bright blue sky brightens my day – thank you. We all need a little novelty to keep it fresh.
Alison Braidwood says
We’re currently in the midst of a blizzard here in northern Ontario, so you reeeally making me want to go somewhere tropical.
Wanda Bee says
I think these are great tips. We always try to skip holiday weekends for travel. It saves so much money.
Julie Barrett says
I really want the Women’s Bobs Keepsake Slippers in Ice Storm Grey!
Julie Barrett says
Travelling can be so hectic. These are great tips!
Lynda Cook says
These are all great tips, especially packing a jacket for the trip home, never know what your coming home too!!
Stephanie says
These are all great tips! Some I have done before, others I know for next time! You make me want to go travelling now! 🙂
Wanda Tracey says
Thanks for the great tips.It’s been a while since we went on a trip but I am still hoping.
Carole D. says
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.
Kim Tanti says
We are still undecided about going away this April. If we go it will be Cuba.
nicky says
Thanks for the tips! Important to remember sunscreen, even in winter 🙂
Gloria Tretiak says
I would love to go somewhere warm, but due to my health, I have to stay in Canada
Christy E says
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.
zcb257 says
Travel insurance is definitely a necessity.
Julie says
I would love a warm vacation right now! Thanks for the tip!
LILLIAN BROWN says
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
Calvin F. says
Definitely some very nice tips here, I will use them thanks,
Janette says
These are great tips. It’s been too long since this family has had a little getaway
Sandy Couzens says
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 🙂
Cairine says
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.
Caroline says
I wish I was going away this winter. These are great tips and perhaps I can use them in the future.
Deb Simpson says
Thanks for the tips!
Heather Swanson says
Super practical tips
Kristi F says
I really agree with travelling during less busy times, I don’t like the crowds!
Cynthia C says
I would love to get away from the cold weather. Thank you for the good tips.
Tom Gibson says
I have a difficult time relating to this article as I reside in Florida.
angela eagle says
Thanks for the tips Ive never had a vacation and if I can ever afford one it’s good to know all the tips
Cathy C says
The advice will be very helpful the next time I travel.