Do you like to travel but crowds get on your nerves? Yes, that can be a real downer for many people.
That said there are some things you can do to lessen the odds of running into large crowds when you travel.
So, is it time to get away and not have all those people to deal with in the process?
In your quest to make your getaways more enjoyable, remember a few pointers:
1. Time of year matters – The time of year you travel will often dictate how crowded things will get. That said can you go at certain times of the year to your place or places of interest? If you have some flexibility, put it to use. Doing so could help you avoid a lot of people and even save some money in the process. As an example, do you have a favorite beach you like to visit? Chances are summer holidays like Memorial Day and Fourth of July are going to be packed. You can throw in Labor Day there too more times than not. By picking another time to go if that works for you, chances are crowds will be smaller. If you are dead set on going on the holidays, the key is go early. Pick out a nice spot where you have a little more breathing room.
2. Use the Internet to help you – You can also turn to the Internet to help you out when it comes to crowds. As an example, are you thinking about a theme park visit such as Disneyland? If so, a Disneyland crowd tracker can alert you to the best times to visit. By knowing when the right time may be to go, you can often avoid crowds and even paying too much. Yes, hotel room rates, airfares, rental cars and other travel needs do fluctuate in price. Unless you are driving your own vehicle and will not need an overnight stay, plan to factor in some added costs. The goal at the end of the day is to save money and still make life rock.
3. Put daily stress behind you – It is also key to put your daily stress behind you. If you get stressed in crowded environments, how can you expect to relax if you can’t put the daily grind behind you? If anything, it will make matters worse. Your goal is to go into any travels you do with a fresh start. Yes, you earned the time off. This is true whether on a day, weekend or longer trip. Given you have earned the down time, take advantage of it and enjoy it. Before you know it, you will be back to the old routine.
4. Can you avoid opening days? – Last, are you someone who has to be somewhere when there is an opening day? Although such days can be fun and provide folks with a lot of energy, they can also be quite crowded. If you don’t mind going after the crowds die down a little, you can avoid having too many people around.
As you look to avoid crowds when you travel, will you make the right decisions and enjoy your time away?
