Arrive Safely at your Destination this Holiday Season with these 7 Travel Tips

Make Your Holiday Trip a Breeze 

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us again.  Everyone is excited about their holiday plans, rushing to get everything done in time.  Finishing up gift purchases and getting travel plans in order can get overwhelming.  Whether you are taking a road trip to Grandma's house in the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks or flying to some exotic location, we have some top travel tips for you!

1. Prepare the Night Before.

Have a plan for how your trip will go and have everything ready the night before your departure.  If you are flying, print your boarding passes from home if possible.  Be sure to have all maps printed out and destination addresses ready to go.  If you have a holiday vacation rental make sure to have all the check-in procedures with you.  If you are driving, it is a good idea to fill up your gas tank the night before and be sure to check your tires and oil.  You probably won't think about it until you start to take off and then you haven't left yourself enough time.

2. Don't Get Caught in a Jam.  

Issues are bound to come up, so be sure to give yourself enough time to get there without rushing. Leave some time to make bathroom stops if you are driving.  Leaving earlier in the morning or later in the evening can help you avoid traffic.  Also, most people will be traveling the day before Christmas; plan to leave a day early or even travel on Christmas Day.  Some airlines give discounted rates on Off-Peak days.  If you are flying, be sure to arrive at the airport early enough to get through security. Also check the restrictions and guidelines for your airline so you don't have any surprises at the airport.  

3. Don't Let Your Tummy Rumble. 

You are sitting on a nice quiet flight and all of a sudden your stomach starts growling; isn't that the worst?  Or if you are driving, you don't want to stop all the time to grab food.  Be sure to pack snacks, especially if you have kids, to keep their tummies full.  This will also help keep the kids occupied and hopefully keep them from complaining as much.    

4. Bring a Cell Phone and Charger. 

It is always a good idea to have a charged cellphone handy in case of an emergency.  You should also have a list of contact numbers in case of car problems or other issues that could arise.  If something does happen, you want to be able to get a hold of your family that is expecting you to let them know you are running late.

5. Have Water and a Blanket Handy. 

In the event of an emergency, it is always a good idea to have water and blankets in your care especially during the cold weather season.  If you get stranded with snow on the ground, you want to be able to stay warm and hydrated while help is on the way.

6. Ship Your Gifts. 

Especially if you are flying, you typically seem to run our of room while packing.  Shipping your gifts is a great way to make more space in your car or avoid checking extra bags at the airport.  Taking gifts though security can be challenging and some airlines may make you unwrap them.  If you shop online, you can even have your gifts delivered to your destination to save on shipping costs!

7. Be Sure to Breathe. 

Holiday travel stress is inevitable.  If something goes wrong, just laugh it off and remember that it will make a great story during dinner.  Having a plan though as mentioned above and following these steps should help to cut down on that stress.

Whether you need a small condo in Lake of the Ozarks for you and your wife or a large home in Lake of the Ozarks for the whole family, Your Lake Vacation has you covered!  Give us a call today or visit our website www.YourLakeVacation.com to plan your holiday vacation getaway at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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Gorgeous Waterfront Condo on Horseshoe Bend - Sleeps 8

Enjoy a great panoramic view from this GORGEOUS Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Rental.  The condo offers 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo located at the 14 mile marker. Deck overlooking the lake, gas fireplace and a  gas grill. Two Master bedrooms, each featuring a King Bed (one a suite with a private bath) and a third bedroom with a Queen Bed.  In addition there is a queen air mattress to allow sleeping for up to 8 guests. Unit features wireless internet. New to our program in 2012. 

Complex offers 4 swimming pools and you can watch the Four Seasons fireworks from the comfort of the deck or even from inside the living room. Palisades is a great place for you to spend your Lake of the Ozarks Vacation because it is located between Seasons Ridge and The Cove, 2 of the Lake's finest golf courses. Golf around and seasonal packages are available. Also located close to fine dining (Blue Heron), attractions, 110 store outlet mall and more. Unit offers 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, two twin beds and a queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps 8 people. Parking for two cars (one is reserved parking).  We have two three bedroom units in this complex fairly close to each other.

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We have a wide variety of Lake of the Ozarks vacation rentals available - we would love to help you find the one! Check out our homes and condos online at www.YourLakeVacation.com.

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3738 Osage Beach Pkwy, Ste 201
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Lands End offers a GREAT Vacation Condo Rental!!

Looking for a Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Rental with a spectacular, endless lake view? Well here it is. Amazing view of the lake from the 19 mile marker of the main channel, looking across the "no wake" zone where every morning and evening you can view an unbelievable boating armada! Everything from jet skis to 50 ft. cruisers can be seen from the large, covered deck overlooking the lake.



This 2  bedroom, 2 bath Lake of the Ozarks Vacation Condo offers everything you need for an enjoyable and memorable vacation. Relax or dine on the deck with dining table, 6 chairs and large gas grill. The kitchen is fully equipped, you don't need to bring a thing. (Including a small wine cooler!)  Large, comfortable sectional sofa, flat screen TV, DVD player and surround sound is included, just in case you need some down time. And in the winter, a gas fireplace makes getting cozy easy. Bedrooms offer 1 king and 1 queen bed, and each has attached bath with all linens supplied. And, if necessary, there is a washer and dryer in the unit.

Want a little more activity? At Lands End you will find 2 pools and a beautiful clubhouse w/pool table, a large, well equipped fitness center, playground and children's kiddie pool area complete with a Lazy River!  Close at hand is a 110 store factory outlet mall, golf (miniature golf too if that is more your style!), hiking, mountain biking, miles of paved running or biking trail. If you brought your boat, a 12 x 36 ft slip is available for rental and if you didn't, there are several boat and jet ski rentals nearby. Countless restaurants are available too, everything from fast food to seafood and great steaks.

Click Here for more information on Lands End!! 

We have a wide variety of Lake of the Ozarks vacation rentals available - we would love to help you find the one! Check out our homes and condos online at www.YourLakeVacation.com.

For more information please call us at  1-877-284-0267!!

YourLakeVacation.com
3738 Osage Beach Pkwy, Ste 201
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Local - 573-365-3367
Fax - 573-365-5076  

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