{"id":512,"date":"2017-10-10T16:48:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T16:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atchisontransport.com\/blog\/?p=512"},"modified":"2017-10-10T16:48:17","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T16:48:17","slug":"10-ways-to-make-traveling-less-stressful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atchisontransport.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-make-traveling-less-stressful\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Make Traveling Less Stressful"},"content":{"rendered":"

Long flight layovers, delayed departure times, long check in waits, and TSA lines, among other things, all can contribute to a stressful travel experience. Some aspects of travel are out of your control, but many other factors surrounding a trip you can control.<\/p>\n

10 Tips to Make Your Next Journey Less Stressful<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  1. Create a Packing Checklist<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 It can be easy to forget something when packing all at one time. Take the time to create a thorough list ahead of time to ensure you won\u2019t forget anything you\u2019ll need.<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t Wait to Pack Last Minute<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 Don\u2019t rush and pack right before you need to leave. Not being able to find that one item you need can be stressful. Pack the night before well ahead of time and don\u2019t rush. Get a good night\u2019s sleep before traveling and know you are prepared for your journey.<\/li>\n
  3. Create a Care Package<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 Have everything you need for an enjoyable flight at your fingertips. Pack headphones, tissues, towelettes, healthy snacks, a sleeping mask, a book, a notebook, a pen, a backup battery, and anything else you might find beneficial to have on hand.<\/li>\n
  4. Have Designated Areas for Your Things<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Always pack your items in the same place to prevent misplacing them.<\/li>\n
  5. Remember to Charge Your Electronics before Leaving <\/strong><\/span>\u2013 With charging stations typically everywhere in the modern world, it can be easy to forget to do this and not have enough battery power for your flight.<\/li>\n
  6. Take Photos on Your Phone to Keep Track of Everything<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Capture receipts right away so you don\u2019t lose them. Take pictures of where you parked, your hotel room number, your rental car, and other key details to remember.<\/li>\n
  7. Reserve a Good Seat<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Where you sit matters. Check where the seats are on the plane online and make sure you pick a pleasant one.<\/li>\n
  8. Arrive Earl<\/span>y<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0Traffic getting to the airport and long TSA lines are inevitable sometimes. Make sure to arrive early so you\u2019re not stressing over whether or not you will make your flight. Come well in advance and relax.<\/li>\n
  9. Check in Ahead of Time<\/span> \u2013 <\/strong>Check in online to save time waiting in line at the airport. Print tickets ahead of time or save them on your smartphone.<\/li>\n
  10. Control How You React to Situations and Have a Positive Attitude<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Sometimes delays happen and things don\u2019t always run smoothly on your journey. Make light of it all and don\u2019t waste your energy getting angry about it. It\u2019s just not worth it. You can\u2019t always control what happens, but you can control how you respond to the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Bonus Tip: Arrange Your Transportation to the Airport Ahead of Time<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Driving through traffic and finding parking at the airport can be stressful. Not to mention that parking fees at the airport can really add up. Avoid this experience and contact Atchison Transportation<\/a> today at\u00a01-800-346-7129<\/strong>\u00a0to arrange your ride to the airport<\/a>. We have over 65 years of experience servicing the Greenville\/Spartanburg and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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