9 Ways to Survive Holiday Travel This Season
The holiday travel season is officially here, and over the next 10 days, the Transportation Security Administration expects to screen some 26.8 million passengers and airline workers between today (Friday, Nov. 22), and Monday, Dec 2. That would amount to 4% more than last year, which was previously the busiest Thanksgiving ever at the airport.
With that sort of influx, the most wonderful time of the year can very quickly become the most stressful time of the year at the airport, as the majority of those travelers are leisure travelers who don’t fly week in and week out, and many of them have little ones along for the journey.
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How to Travel Green This Holiday Season
There's no way around it: travel impacts the environment. From carbon emissions to plastic airport forks, travelers have their own effects on global environmental health. Although travel is peaking during holiday periods, there are several ways those setting out on adventures this holiday season can reduce or offset the impacts associated with their travel.
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CDC Holiday Travel Tips
Tis the season to visit loved ones at home or abroad. Or, maybe you are taking a holiday vacation. Whether you’re seeking a winter wonderland or escaping subzero temperatures, follow these travel tips for a healthy and safe holiday travel season.
Before Travel Tips
Learn about health concerns at your destination
Even if you’re familiar with your destination, new and important health concerns could make or break your trip. Once you are in the know, make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist or your health care provider at least a month before your trip to get vaccines, medications, and health advice for yourself and your children.
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