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Don’t Sleep: 3 Tips to Get You Though Your Last Trip of the Holiday Season

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It’s beginning to look a lot like… holiday travel. Christmas is almost here and we’re clamoring to end the year with a big bang – with last-minute travel, of course! Whether you’re headed for the cruise ship, soaking up local – yet unseen sights with the fam bam or hitting the road for a road trip with the girls, nothing puts a damper on last-minute travel like poor planning. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with three last-minute holiday travel tips, keep it locked.

Know your worth…

–And by worth, we mean your budget! Decide beforehand what’s financially for “play” – treats, tours, souvenirs, etc. You’ll likely be on the move soaking up sites, but don’t forget your food fund!

This comes in extra handy when traveling with tots, because… snacks. When road trippin’ domestically, check out discount sites or apps that will come in clutch for those impromptu hunger pains.

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Our top picks:

Groupon: From local vendors to worldwide merchants, users can find deals on food, and fun, and stay both global and domestic. It’s also kid-friendly, offering a wide variety of events for the entire crew including trips to the zoo, aquarium, the circus, you name it!

LivingSocial: Like Groupon, this daily deal site boasts various selections for instant deals on food, events, products, nearby services, and so much more. Did we mention it’s available worldwide?

ScoutMob: Unlike Groupon and LivingSocial, this site only requires you to pay for your deals when you redeem them. Still, you can take full advantage of sales and specials.

Money tight? Book a hotel with a killer pool (for entertainment) that’s close to all the local area can offer.

RELATED: 5 Tips For A Successful Holiday Road Trip

Stay connected…

Going global? Reach for Skyroam Solis, a dual 4G LTE WiFi hotspot and power bank, perfect for international travel. Equipped with super-fast LTE speeds, a long-lasting power source, and mobile charging, you (and your tiny travelers) will stay powered up all day long.

Users get instant access to secure, unlimited data in 100+ countries, making country hopping convenient, sans the hassle of having to configure local SIMs, update plans, roaming charges or overage fees. The best part? It’s shareable on up to five devices simultaneously.

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Pack light…

In other words, take only the essentials:

  • A change of clothes (or two) – first check the weather!
  • Comfortable footwear, only!
  • Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, deodorant…)
  • Emergency credit card
  • Chargers for electronics
  • Necessary traveling documents

When traveling with little ones, fill a bag to the brim with their go-to book, coloring supplies, stickers, a deck of cards, and a special treat. For older kids, allow your pre-teen to grab their go-to pillow or blanket straight off the bed.

It’s one less thing to pack!

Have a failsafe last-minute travel tip? Do share!

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