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Note:<\/strong> All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. <\/i><\/p>\n

For many people, Thanksgiving is a holiday to look forward to all year long. It\u2019s a great time to catch up with those you care most about as you reflect together over a delicious meal. However, while this is true, it can also be a very stressful time of year \u2013 especially if you\u2019re one of the millions of Americans who travel to celebrate<\/a>. We’ve asked men’s lifestyle and travel expert Joe Miragliotta from Joe’s Daily to share with us a list of things that should make the event a little easier, so you can focus on what\u2019s important: making the most of the time you have with your loved ones.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Thanksgiving

It’s not Thanksgiving without the turkey!<\/p><\/div>\n

Find out how you can help ahead of time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even if you\u2019ve never hosted your own Thanksgiving, it\u2019s no secret that there\u2019s a TON to do. And that doesn\u2019t just mean the day of the big meal. Reach out to your host at least a few days before you leave to see exactly what you can do to help. Chances are they might only want an extra set of hands in the kitchen, but they could also need assistance picking up chairs or supplies. Finding out what you can do ahead of time helps both of you know what to expect, without throwing off anyone\u2019s game plan.<\/p>\n

Bring a gift for your hosts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This goes for both your Thanksgiving meal host, as well as your lodging hosts (if you have any). It could be your parents, your aunt and uncle, your friends \u2013 doesn\u2019t matter. As much as they may enjoy your company, they\u2019re still going out of their way for you, and should be acknowledged for it. A bottle of wine is a great option for the people you\u2019re staying with, but you should try to get something for your meal hosts that they wouldn\u2019t feel like they need to share with others. As we\u2019ve established, they\u2019ve worked hard, and they\u2019re already sharing so much. Treating them to a small gift just for them is a really easy and nice gesture that they would definitely appreciate.<\/p>\n

\"Gift

Flowers make a great gift for your Thanksgiving host. Credit Cam Morin on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Prep as much as you can before you leave<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re planning to bring anything with you, prep whatever you can while you\u2019re still home. Of course you can always bring a store-bought pie (which, why not do both?), but you really can\u2019t beat the thoughtful vibe that comes with something you put together yourself. Is your contribution a cocktail? Make the special syrup or mix and pack it in your carry-on (in a well-sealed and bagged container). Have a very specific seasoning mix that you like to use for that special dish? Put it together and bring it along. Especially if you plan to cook in your host\u2019s kitchen, this makes things less of a headache for both of you, in addition to freeing up your time so you can help them get more done.<\/p>\n

Use packing organizers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

So this is more of a general travel tip, but if you\u2019re not using them yet \u2013 or you\u2019re using plastic bags \u2013 you\u2019re really missing out. Their usefulness doesn\u2019t stop after your bags are packed. They help keep things tidy throughout your trip; something that well-traveled people know can be surprisingly difficult. They\u2019re awesome for just about everyone and every situation. If you\u2019re staying in a hotel, organizers help you keep track of things whether you\u2019re an unpacker or not. And if you\u2019re staying with someone you know, you can easily access everything without tearing your suitcase apart and leaving your hosts worried that they\u2019ve taken in a slob.<\/p>\n\"Travel\n

Bring a way to relax\/pamper yourself once you’re there<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As much as you hopefully love the people you’re spending your time with, as we\u2019ve said before, the holidays are stressful. Bring something along that will help you to take a minute to decompress and be good to yourself. This way, you can make sure you don’t carry any tension into the limited time you have with those you care about. After all, this should be a happy time.<\/p>\n

Hopefully you find this list useful for your holiday travels, and it helps you to not lose sight of what’s really important about this holiday. Whatever your plans for this Thanksgiving, we hope it\u2019s absolutely amazing! Here’s to all of the leftover pie with our coffee in the morning.<\/p>\n

\"Pumpkin

Credit Element5 Digital on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

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