How to Make the Most Out of Your Spring Break Travel

Spring break is right around the corner, which means you’ve likely already given some thought to how you’re going to spend your time off. While some might enjoy a stay-cation at home, others may use the opportunity to take a much-needed vacation. With that being said, it’s no secret spring break is a hectic time for travel, so here at JP Travel, we’ve composed a few tips that can help you make the most out of your spring break this year!

Continue reading below, and be sure to reach out to JP Travel for all your spring break planning needs.

Use a Travel Agent

Being a travel agency, of course, the first tip we offer is to use our services. However, the purpose of doing so isn’t just to toot our own horn.

Most travelers around spring break are families, and the vacation-planning members of the family don’t always have the time to sit down and flesh out a full itinerary, let alone do the research and book everything. Parents are superheroes who have their own chores, shopping, pick-ups, and jobs to worry about. So why not work with someone whose job it is to plan your vacation? By working with a travel agent, such as those at JP Travel, you don’t have to deal with the stress of planning your vacation. All you have to do is provide details such as dates and budget, and we do the rest! We can even help you figure out a destination if you’re having trouble narrowing it down.

Life is too short to deal with unnecessary stress, and while our travel advisor at JP Travel finds planning trips fun, not everyone does. So, take some of the stress off your plate and let us help!

Leave Room for Flexibility

When you get down to the nitty-gritty of it, a week isn’t a lot of time, especially when you take into account buffer and travel days. For this reason, many people like to pack as much into their vacation as they can. There’s nothing wrong with doing this, but it can definitely tire you out quickly and leave you feeling drained for the last part of your trip.

For this reason, we always advise leaving a little room for flexibility. Anything can happen, from tours running long to simply changing your mind and deciding you want to sleep in. Leaving some room for flexibility in your schedule can ensure you not only feel energized enough to enjoy your vacation, but also allows you to live in the moment without worrying about rushing off to the next scheduled activity.

Invest In Travel Protection

Going off of our last tip, we also recommend investing in travel protection. Spring is an unpredictable time of year. The weather likes to play tricks on us, which can lead to unsafe travel conditions, as well as illness. Nobody likes to travel when they’re sick, it’s just a fact of life. That’s where travel protection can help. Instead of worrying about losing all the time and money you spent on planning, travel protection can help ensure you at least get your money back! And if you use a travel agent, you won’t have to worry about all the time you spent planning (see what we did there?).

While illness is possibly the most prevalent concern when it comes to travel. There are other factors that may affect whether or not you want to take your trip, such as weather, family emergencies, or even simply changing your mind. By investing in travel protection, you can have peace of mind that whatever happens, you’ll be covered!

Plan for All Weather

We mentioned above that the weather can be unpredictable in the springtime, and if it doesn’t end up changing your plans, then you need to be prepared.

When packing for your trip, make sure you plan ahead for the different types of weather you might experience. Spring is notorious for having chilly mornings that warm up by the afternoon, so it’s a good idea to pack a lot of layers that you can easily take on or off depending on the temperatures outside.

Additionally, make sure you check the weather for your destination before you leave. While it’s true the forecast can change, it will at least give you an idea of what to expect so you can pack accordingly.

Plan Your Spring Break With JP Travel Today!

These are just a few tips to help you get the most out of your spring break. If you have any questions or would like to talk to our certified travel advisor about planning your trip, give us a call at (970) 329-2212 or send us a message! We look forward to hearing from you.