Travel can be a somewhat stressful experience no matter what the time of year you are traveling, but taking a trip during the holidays can multiply that anxiety to an unbearable level if you do not properly prepared. Whether you’re packing up for a cross-country flight or loading the car for a road trip to spend holiday time with friends and family, these ten simple tips will help you get the most out of your vacation time and manage your travel stress during the busiest season of the year.

1. Have a Game Plan

2. Make Sure You Know What You Are Committing To

3. Make Arrangements for Home

4. Create a List

5. Try and Travel on Off Days

6. Be Prepared

7. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (My personal favorite)

8. Know You Are Not Going to Get It All Done

9. Recharge Your Batteries

10. Enjoy the Trip Home

Don’t endure your return — celebrate it. Put yourself in a good mood and enjoy the process of easing back into normal life. Worrying about the dog, bills and what you have to get done when you get back to work will just undo all the hard work you did to de-stress in the first place. Don’t you want to hang on to vacation bliss as long as you can?

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