Five smart travel tips

Passengers travelling by bus. Five smart travel tips for the holiday season. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • If you are going out of the country, scan a copy of your passport, ID and itinerary  and email it to yourself so that you have a copy in the event that they get lost or are stolen.

1. Pack some games, movies and music to keep the kids and yourself entertained during the journey.

2. Carry some healthy snacks to nibble on along the way.

3. If you’re driving take enough breaks to stretch your legs during a long road trip.

4. If you’re flying, take a picture of your luggage and put a tag with your name inside your suitcase in case it gets lost. 

5. If you are going out of the country, scan a copy of your passport, ID and itinerary  and email it to yourself so that you have a copy in the event that they get lost or are stolen.