The Busiest Travel Time Of The Year
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Busiest Travel Time Of The Year

Traveling during the 10 day Christmas/New Year holiday period

157
The Busiest Travel Time Of The Year

If asked who has ever traveled in the month of December, almost every single American would raise their hand. People travel all over the United States to visit family and friends that they haven’t seen in months, or maybe even years. Sometimes the purpose of the travel isn’t to visit family and friends, a lot of people also use this time to take a vacation. Many people just want to escape the usual cold weather of their hometown and go to popular destinations such as California, Florida, or Mexico.


In 2012, there were over 93 million people that traveled during the 10 day holiday period of Christmas and New Years. The amount of people is almost 25% more than the rest of the year. Looking for the best day to travel during the holiday season? Insider's say that December 27th is when you will find the airports to be most empty. The two busiest days? December 23rd and December 30th, the Eve's of the Holiday Eve's. This is just because people are able to get this time off work and they want to get settled in to their vacation before the actual holiday.

On top of airports being packed and security lines being out to the parking structures, weather also makes a huge difference in holiday travels. However this year, America has been uncharacteristically warm. On Christmas Eve, it snowed in New Mexico while places closer to the Boston area had temperatures as high as 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily, no huge snowstorms have come in the way of anybody’s destination.

Not every travel experience is perfect and when you have to be at the airport with every other person in your town, tensions can be running high. But just remember, every other person there is also just trying to have a good time. It may be the busiest time to travel, but the holidays are such a special period meant to be spent with loved ones. No matter where you are going this holiday season, make sure to safe and enjoy yourself.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58727
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37868
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959426
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

194850
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments