In the tired city lifestyle with all the hustle and bustle, traveling It has proven to be a great stress reliever for everyone as travel is an incredible way to stimulate mind and body together by exploring various destinations. However, choosing a destination and planning a trip is a tough job, considering the time, weather, hotel booking, etc.
Planning and executing a trip is a daunting task, especially if you are visiting a new/unfamiliar city for the first time. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Harish Khatri, Founder and MD at India Assist, revealed 5 smart travel tips to avoid minor hiccups and ensure you have total peace of mind while traveling during your holiday. winter break or Christmas or New Year trip:
1. Book airport/railway transfers in advance
A major concern when traveling is missing a flight or train, so the best course of action is to choose the right mode of transportation to get to the airport on time. Pick-up and drop-off services make it easy for guests to arrive on schedule and avoid any hassle.
2. Stay calm in the event of a medical crisis
Exploring new destinations during your travels can lead to unforeseen situations or medical emergencies. Make sure you’re traveling with your own medicine/first aid to cover any contingencies. Children have their own requirements, make sure you have basic food and other things ready for them to keep them engaged.
3. Collect verification information
Any itinerary needs fact-checking for weather, road conditions, taxi facilities, food availability, etc. It’s better to get your credentials from the right source to make sure you’ve received it. Be informed in real time and have prepared accordingly.
4. Protect your luggage and valuables
Most travelers have identical travel bags and to avoid luggage confusion it is recommended that you add a name tag to your suitcase or make sure you check your name on the tag attached by the airlines before take the card from the carousel. Also, always carry a separate bag for important documents so that you can take them out or put them in easily and they are always in front of you to avoid getting lost.
5. Request travel assistance from a tour operator or hotel
Ask your travel agent or hotel to provide you with the help of a mobile assistance application to ensure any situation that occurs in new cities is handled. The mobile-enabled travel app is available through the B2B channel and if you promote it, chances are you can get an additional app or at a negligible cost from a travel agent or hotel mine. This type of app can help you in medical emergencies, lost luggage or documents, in case of theft, or any other assistance you might need in a new city. Mobile support app provides the best services with the help of onsite support team. The dedicated team manages incidents and provides ground-based support to ensure that you have a better experience and great memories of your stay.
