It takes time to become a real pro at traveling. It comes with undeniable challenges and the most difficult circumstances. 

But do you want a simple solution? GetOutPass is here for you! Just have this list of useful holiday hacks to prevent many likely trip mishaps!

Get Ready in Advance

Despite how clear it may seem, we far too frequently wait until the very last minute to complete tasks. And over the holidays, that doesn't exactly boost our spirits. 

As an alternative, determine what you're able to do ahead, then take action! In this manner, you'll free up more time to concentrate on tasks that can only be completed just before the deadline.

Trip with Kids?

This is one of the clever safety measures that we can recommend. To make it easier for you to find your kids while traveling, for example in airports, dress them up in bright colors. We also recommend taking a photo of every little ones traveling with you so that if someone gets lost, it can be used as an instant photo ID to save time. Showing a picture to an airport officer instead of giving a detailed description is significantly faster and effective, isn’t it?

Label Your Luggage as Fragile

There is a rumor – and we emphasize the rumor here – that luggage with a “fragile” sticker is kept on top; thus, it exits the baggage carousel first. This is 100% guaranteed, of course, but you have nothing to lose when you try this.

Also, you can mark each person's luggage as fragile if you are traveling with a large group. This might – again, emphasis on the might – probably guarantee that all of your bags will arrive at the same time.

Aid for Sunburn?

Make ice cubes out of aloe vera gel by freezing it. When you next get back from the beach with a bad case of sunburn, just pick out a few pieces for immediate relief.

Cover Up Your Valuables

You can't put your belongings in the water when you're at the beach, and it's not a good idea to leave a bag on the sand. What you can do is to empty out an old lip balm tube, then roll your money up in it to fool someone with not-so-good intentions. You may also use a bottle of suntan lotion that has been cleaned out to hold larger items like your wallet and keys.

Bring a Pen

Ah, the things we take for granted! One of the most sensible travel hacks possible, but undoubtedly one of the most effective. Nothing is more annoying than wanting to fill out a form, make a note of an address, or dial a phone number, only to realize you don't have a pen with you. It will make you feel much more in control if you always carry a pen.

Charge on TV

Keep your bulky phone charging plug and adaptor at home. Simply grab the USB cord and use the TV’s USB port in your hotel room to charge your devices.

Local Dining

Perhaps you already place a high priority on experiencing a holiday to the fullest and sampling the local food. The fact that it's frequently less expensive can persuade you if you're still not convinced. Once you turn around from the crowded promenade, you'll almost always find affordable dining options and ample servings at a tiny family-run eatery where the locals go.

Tweet About Travel Troubles

Ironically, calling the airline to report an issue is ineffective and takes a long time to fix. In these situations, Twitter is a lifesaver! You won't be placed on hold by using this social networking technology, and airlines will pay attention to you like never before. 

Tweet openly addresses problems like missed frequent flier points, airline delays, and others. And the response time can occasionally be quicker than at the airport customer care desk!

Bring Plastic Bags Along

Plastic bags are incredibly versatile. They can be used as carry-ons or storage for small items in your suitcase. They come in particularly handy for storing wet swimsuits after a day at the pool. In addition, you can put your dirty clothes in them so that they can be put right in the machine at home.

Get Your Laptop Bubble Wrapped

A bubble wrap sleeve is the ideal lightweight substitute for carrying a large case. You can either use a pre-made bubble wrap envelope – many of which are strong, waterproof, and big enough to hold a laptop – or you can just cut your bubble wrap sheet to size and tape the ends shut. Additionally, if your device is disguised as a mailer, it will seem less steal-able.

Keep Your Rechargeable Batteries in the Refrigerator

It is frustrating to discover that your rechargeable batteries run out of power far sooner than you anticipated. The good news is that you can preserve your batteries power for longer just by storing them in the refrigerator. Although this might seem weird, most rechargeable batteries maintain 90% of their full charge when stored in freezing temperatures.

Utilize Dryer Sheets

Simply include dryer sheets along with your clothing items to preserve their fresh fragrance, as clothing and other fabrics don't smell their best after sitting in luggage for several hours. This will help you avoid feeling – and smelling – musty.

Tidy Up

After a happy vacation, returning home to an unclean home can cause a pounding head. Therefore, either attempt to find time to clean your home before you leave or schedule an additional day off so you can unpack and tidy before going back to work.

Send a Passport Scan to Yourself Through Email

Although it's necessary to have a physical duplicate of your passport on your person, you never know when you'll forget it, or worse, it gets stolen or lost. 

You can make sure that, in an unfortunate event of something bad happening, your passport will be just a click away, safely tucked away on a server thousands of miles away.

This also applies to any other kind of travel confirmations – scan or take a screenshot of them to avoid future problems.

Conclusion

Hack your way to a relaxing and enjoyable holiday trip, make your journey appear hassle-free, and arrive refreshed and at ease. Safe travels!