For those who are driving, Diaz advised them to plan their route beforehand. AAA recommended that drivers check their car’s battery, tire pressure, and fluids before embarking on their trips. During last year’s holiday weekend, the organization said, it responded to more than 350,000 emergency roadside assistance calls regarding people who were stranded on the road because of dead batteries, flat tires, and empty fuel tanks, among other car troubles.
Pack snacks
Whether traveling by plane or car, Diaz suggested that people pack snacks for their trips in case they get hungry, and to avoid spending extra money while en route to their destinations. But, if the person is flying, they should make sure that any snacks they bring follow TSA policy.
If the person is driving, they should also pack some water for the road, Diaz said.
Consider less popular travel destinations—or a ‘staycation’
The top 10 destinations within the U.S. for the Memorial Day long weekend, according to AAA booking data, are Orlando, Seattle, New York, Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco, Anchorage, Chicago, Denver, and Boston. Some of the most popular international destinations for the holiday weekend include Rome, Vancouver, Paris, London, and Athens.
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