Travel pro reveals why you should never turn up to busy tourist attractions first thing & best time to go to avoid lines
A TRAVEL pro has revealed the BEST time to arrive at tourist attractions – and why you should never turn up first.
With flight numbers overtaking pre-pandemic levels and tourism on the rise, it’s no shock holidaymakers are being plagued by ever-growing queue times.
To avoid the sea of tourists, some travellers might think it’s wise to pitch up first thing in the morning.
However, research has found more people are taking the same approach.
Tourist destinations and popular attractions are becoming more frequented between 6am and 7am.
A travel pro urged holidaymakers to embark on their journey’s later in the day.
They suggested “getting to the popular places at the opening hour” instead of before – to avoid the manic rush.
“You’ll rarely find yourself in much or if any crowd at all,” they wrote on Reddit.
“I have found myself experiencing super popular sites with few people at all around me!”
It comes as another expert revealed the exact time to book to snap up 5-star hotel stays for under £100.
Being smart about your holiday could save you hundreds and let you spend more cash on enjoying your dream break.
Meanwhile, the best airports in the UK for short queues and holiday flights have been shared.
Brits are gearing up for another busy summer season and are already jetting off on various trips around the globe.
The Online Marketing Survey has revealed five options for the UK’s quietest airports.
And, Europe’s top ten airlines for 2024 have been revealed – with two UK companies making the list.
Booking holiday flights with kids
A MUM-OF-FIVE has revealed why you should ALWAYS book day flights when travelling with kids.
Not many plane journeys are a breeze when trying to keep children calm and entertained – but here’s one hack to make it a tad easier.
Seasoned traveller, and mum-of-five, Elly Stancliffe, urged fellow parents to make your trip during the day.
While many opt for a night flight, thinking their child will doze off into the Land of Nod, this is not always the case.
In many circumstances, kids won’t be able to fall asleep – and their parents are left fighting off the Z’s.
“I find that travelling in the day-time on the way there works best because mine are always too excited to sleep,” said the CEO of The Handbook.
“On the way back, night-time works because the excitement has worn out and they’re tired,” she told the outlet.
The travel guru also thinks it’s best to journey by plane because siblings are too “compact” in a car and will end up arguing.
Elly added how frequent toilet stops and more restricted movement make it a less favourable mode of transport.
It is also worth noting children under two who sit on an adult’s lap on a plane usually travel free on domestic flights, or at a discounted fare further abroad.