Winter vacation: Common mistakes to avoid while planning your holiday

Winter vacation is one of the most fabulous times to enjoy any place. It can be seeing the snowfall in the mountains or soaking in the warm waters of a hot spring; you can run around the landscape enthralled by looking at the northern lights or keep yourself engaged in snow activities. No matter, how you plan your vacation, make sure you avoid these common mistakes, which are often overlooked in the planning stage of your winter vacation.

What to keep in mind while going for your winter vacation?

Keep these pointers in mind to enjoy a hassle-free winter vacation.  

Book Timely

First fix the dates you would want to travel. Next, book at least 2-3 months in advance. Booking in advance might make you pay higher prices or booking too close to your vacation dates might make you end up paying much more. This is because winter vacation is a preferred time for people to travel with friends and families. Also with the festivities falling around the same time, it is the peak tourism season which results in higher prices of tickets, accommodation and other activities.

Weather app = best friend

Always check the weather before making any kind of confirmed booking. If you have booked for outdoor activities, then keep a tab of the weather. If it worsens, call up the activity operator and figure out if your events can be shifted to another day or you can get a refund on your booking. This would also allow you to keep backup plans for your sightseeing and activities.  

Pack well

Another reason the weather app should always be followed is for packing your clothes. Ideally, dress up in layers instead of putting on one huge and heavy sweater. Additionally, keep gloves, thermals, boots, lip balms, caps, and boots in handy. Winter clothes can be heavy so better to wear the heavier ones on yourself and pack whatever you can. Also, remember you will be buying curios so there should be luggage space for all of that.

Book your activities in advance

In most places outdoor activities accept advance bookings. The walk-in option is also open but it takes a lot of time and effort to go through that door. Hence, it is better to book advance passes online which can also be refunded or rescheduled if there are change of plans. Furthermore, research all activity timings, especially closing and opening timings so that you can enjoy the best while not losing out the memories to excessive crowd.

Travel Insurance and Emergency supplies

You never know when delays and cancellations will strike during a winter vacation. Thus always keep your travel insurance papers ready.  It should cover delays, accidents, medical issues etc. Moreover, always have an emergency kit ready with dry snacks, a water bottle, essential medicines, flashlight and chargers.

Sunscreen is must!

For many, this would come as a shock. While sunscreen is a must-have for beach vacations, it may be news that it is essential for winter vacation too. But in reality it is. Snow is known to reflect UV rays and thus to protect yourself from it, carrying a sunscreen is a must.

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