The one downside to traveling is that other people want to do it as well. That’s not to say we wish we could explore this world alone, that would be rather lonely and upsetting, but perhaps a few less tourists would be nice.
Of course, we have no room to speak, because as tourists ourselves, we contribute to every single rush we complain about. But of course, a little self-serving hypocrisy never hurt anyone. Though, in some cases, our reaction is entirely understandable.
For example, if we’re planning to head to a city to celebrate the wedding of a relative, but there so happens to be a massive international sporting event taking place there, well, you can see how your plans might be affected. All of a sudden hotels are more expensive and the inner city streets are impenetrable for some time.
In this case, learning to cope with traveling near a huge tourist season is not only a good idea, but a general travel technique and skill. You’ll never know when you need to employ them again. So, let us help you opt for the best approach:
Book Accommodations You Can Trust Will Be Peaceful
Tourist season means every budget hotel fills up with noisy groups and excited visitors. It’s hardly their fault, after all many hotels are happy to have them, but it’s not great when you need proper rest. We’d recommend looking for nice hotels in Atlanta or the city you’re in, just outside the main tourist zones, trading a bit of walking distance for actual sleep. The extra few minutes of travel time pays off when you’re not dealing with 3 am party noise from the room next door. Look for places that cater more to business travelers too, as they tend to keep things calmer.
Make Personal Transport Arrangements
Public transport during big events can be a nightmare, and that’s understating it. You’ll be quite familiar with packed buses, impossible taxi queues, and rideshare prices through the roof back home, but during tourist season this can be intensive even by your standards. We’d recommend that travelers sort their transport ahead of time if possible.
A reliable car service might cost more than usual, but beats standing in the rain for an hour trying to flag down a taxi, or even renting your own car for the weekend could be worthwhile, even if it costs more, as you’ll have weekend-long freedom as long as you can park. Some locals even rent out their parking spots during major events, and it’s worth checking if you’re bringing your own car.
Book & Reserve As Much As Possible
There’s nothing worse than trying to find dinner when every restaurant has a two-hour wait. We know that tourist season means everything books up fast, even places that normally take walk-ins. Making reservations feels a bit fussy sometimes, but you’ll thank yourself later if you can plan for the week, and it gives you an itinerary to plan around. The same goes for attractions, shows, and anything else you really want to do. A bit of planning now saves you from scrambling to find a second best options a little later.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily cope with traveling, even during a busy tourist season.
