Planning a Family Summer Vacation | Jon Heindel

The season of summer is here, and it’s time for family vacations. As we get ready for summer to begin, let’s share some of the best family vacation planning tips so that you can make the most of your trip.

Start planning now

Due to the increasing number of people traveling, holding off on booking until the last minute can lead to higher prices when it comes to accommodations and flights.

Get everyone on board with where you’re going

If there’s one member of the family that doesn’t want to go, it can be hard to plan the trip. This is why it’s important that the itinerary includes a variety of activities and accommodations that everyone can participate in.

Find the best flights

Clear your browser every time you search for flights, as the airlines are known to manipulate prices based on your searches. I recently experienced this myself, as the cost of flying increased by about $100 per person.

The TSA lines are expected to be significantly longer this summer due to the increasing number of travelers and the understaffing at airports. If you’re planning on traveling this summer, make sure that you apply for Global Entry early so that you can avoid the airport queues. Also, plan a decent stopover to ensure that you can catch a connecting flight.

Chart your itinerary and print backups

Getting organized for a long trip can be a challenge, especially if you have a number of different flights and hotels. One thing that might be helpful is making a list of everything you’re hoping to do to set it out before putting it on a calendar app or a travel itinerary app.

If you’re always running low on phone battery, keep a copy of all your documents, such as airline tickets and reservations, in case you can’t access them digitally. It’s also important to secure a copy of your IDs and passports so that they can be easily accessed in case of loss.

Make lists and use packing cubes

It’s always a frustrating feeling not to have something important to carry with you when you travel. Having a list of all the necessary items in your bag can help keep you organized and avoid forgetting anything.

Packing cubes can be handy when you have to move from one place to another. While people use them to organize their outfits, I find it useful to pack different items into one bag to keep my suitcase organized.

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About Jon Heindel

Jon Heindel is the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Information Officer, and the Chief Technology Officer of Southern California companies, Heindel, Inc, and Dirbos, Inc. With over two decades of experience in technology under his belt, Jon is a seasoned veteran in the industry. His extensive resume includes brands such as Dakine, Huf Worldwide, Lib Tech, Billabong, Gotcha Sportswear, and Z. Cavaricci. To Jon, the technology industry has a number of educational opportunities to learn things from challenges that he faces daily.

Jon grew up with a dream of becoming a well-known musician, and worked incredibly hard to do. He created a band with his friends played a number of gigs up and down the Sunset Strip. However, as he grew older, he realized the importance that technology had on the music industry as a whole. He put his dreams of becoming a musician aside and dove head-first into the world of technology.

Most recently, Jon Heindel has created his two companies, Heindel, Inc, and Dirbos, Inc. Dirbos, Inc's mission is to help cultivate client's ideas with the help of technology. Jon knows that the tech industry is ever changing, so the thing that sets him apart from the crowd is that he understands when to ask help. He not only uses in-house experts, but he also uses his network of connections that aid him in creating solutions to problems every day. To learn more about Jon Heindel and his unique hobbies, be sure to check out his blogs.