7 Tips for Enjoying New Year's Trip

Always pay attention to prices, make reservations in advance, and have contingency plans for transportation, ensuring a complete Tet holiday journey.

New Year Travel: 7 Things to Remember for New Year's Trip

The upcoming Tet holiday lasts for 3 days, you need to plan and pay attention to the following things.

Always make reservations in advance

Whether it's accommodation for a long trip or just a restaurant for New Year's Eve dinner, you should contact in advance to reserve your spot and receive good service. Hotels in popular tourist spots like Sapa, Da Lat, Da Nang... during Tet often run out of rooms or suddenly increase prices.

Consider Carefully When Choosing Transportation

Buses and trains are always crowded during these days, leading to overcrowded situations, so booking tickets from reputable companies is advisable. Airline tickets are also more expensive than usual, affecting the overall trip cost. Motorcycles offer flexibility, but it's essential to avoid congested routes. Depending on your plan and itinerary, consider and select the most suitable mode of transportation.

Have Contingency Plans

Plans for Tet holidays are prone to change due to objective reasons like weather, traffic congestion, or overload. Therefore, preparing contingency plans, especially for routes and destinations, is crucial for a complete holiday experience. For instance, if Sapa is overcrowded and doesn't match the mountain town ambiance, you can opt for Y Ty or Bac Ha, two other beautiful destinations in Lao Cai. Alternatively, inner-city amusement spots in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City are prone to overcrowding, so consider suburban attractions as backup options.

Bring Just Enough Gear

Pack sufficient household items, clothing, food, and medications for the expected number of vacation days if you wish to avoid purchasing at exorbitant prices at tourist spots. However, avoid overpacking, as bulky gear can be inconvenient during travel, prone to loss or forgetfulness.

Always Mind the Prices

During Tet, services often hike prices due to high demand and increased staffing costs. Sidewalk eateries, night markets, street vendors... are places where you should always inquire about prices before making a purchase, and if you notice unusually high prices, don't hesitate to bargain for reasonable spending.

Explore Differently from the Crowd

If you genuinely dislike the hustle and bustle, overcrowded places but still wish to travel far during this Tet holiday, you can opt for lesser-known destinations, experiencing something different from the holiday trends for more comfort. Instead of heading to Da Lat, choose a winter beach destination. Pristine beaches like Hon Mong Tay, Hon May Rut in Phu Quoc, or Ke Ga Beach, La Gi (Binh Thuan) are excellent choices. In the North, tours to explore Ninh Binh or Lang Son with delicious winter dishes will be less crowded than Tam Dao, Sapa.

Pay Attention to Promotions

Many tourist spots and dining places have promotional programs during Tet such as free entrance tickets, buy 2 get 1 free, gifts for children accompanying family group, lucky draws, or vouchers for the next visit... Be enthusiastic to participate; these promotions will help you have a more enjoyable and comfortable holiday.

According to Thanh Tuyet/Vnexpress

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Reference: Travel Guide Mytour