Winter Vacation: Essential Things to Carry

While going for a vacation, it is always advisable to pack light. However, when you go for a winter vacation it is always likely that you might have to carry some extra warm clothes to keep yourself warm and safe from the extreme weather. The challenge is that you cannot carry lot of luggage, but need to accommodate everything in a single bag as per the specifications of the airlines you are to travel.

Especially during winters, one needs to be very tricky while packing and it is always a sensible idea to bring with you versatile items that preferably can be used for multiple purposes.

Here is a list of essential items that you need to carry along with you, while going for a winter vacation.

Vaseline and Lipstick: During winters your skin and lips need special care. Therefore always carry Vaseline and a lipstick of natural shade. For winter, your face, hands, lips all needs moisture. If you are traveling for a few days only you can use a small Vaseline jar. Apply Vaseline on your lips to prevent chapping and can use it as body lotion or hands and legs moisturizer too. You can even use Vaseline on the face to keep off your skin from drying.

Thermal Inner wear: You also need to be very careful about keeping yourself warm. That is why it is essential to keep thermal clothes to keep yourself warm which you can wear inside your shirt. This will help you to lock the body heat. Carry at least two pairs and wash them between each wear. Or if you have no time for laundry, then bring a set for each day of your trip.

Your Jeans: Carry jeans made of wool or a thick, warm material. If you intend to engage in winter sports, get the necessary pants for your sport.

Warm jackets: The fur jacket might take lot of space in the bag but you need to carry it because in colder places these nothing can be better than fur jackets to keep you warm.

A pair of thick heeled boots: Now that you have packed warm clothes, the next thing you need to take care of is your feet. Your feet need to be protected by thick soles from the snow or ice beneath or you will shiver like anything. So, always carry a thick heeled boots to keep your feet warm.

After packing all these essential items, we would suggest you to choose a vacation bag that is not too heavy for you so that it would not be hard for you to bring while you are in the airport. If possible try to make sure that your things fit enough on your luggage. To avoid rush, it is very important to pack ahead of time. This can prevent you on forgetting things to bring. Have A Happy Vacation!!!!

Top five places to spend your Christmas holidays

Christmas is fast approaching. It is the time to rejoice with the near and dear ones—a time to celebrate and take a respite from the daily work.  Look around and you will notice everyone is eagerly waiting and preparing for Santa’s arrival.
Are you planning too? Gear up to celebrate this Christmas in a unique way.  For that, what can be a better idea than booking a vacation package to your favorite place?  Imagine spending romantic evenings in a pub, skiing around or savoring delicious cuisines around the world, the options are plenty.  At OneTravel, you will find some interesting vacation spots listed for this Christmas. You need not worry about the budget because there are plenty of cheap Christmas vacation deals to top destinations. No doubt, you will surely find some of the best offer that can give you a great Christmas experience.
So, what more to wait for? Plan right at this moment for a grand Christmas vacation and enjoy.  And if you are confused about the destination you should go, here is a list of five top Christmas holiday destinations to help you out.

Lake Tahoe, Nevada: Winters always reminds of Skiing, especially during the Christmas season. If you are a winter sports aficionado, a Skiing vacation during the Christmas can be a better idea. One of the best place for winter skiing is Lake Tahoe in Nevada.  During winter the lake freezes and the pristine snow makes it an attractive place for Ski lovers. The ski resorts open up and welcome skiers from all over the world. You need not be an expert in skiing, because other than skiing; Lake Tahoe has lot many things to offer. You can enjoy special Christmas lunches laid out for the snow revelers, and savor various cuisines, including lobster bisques, chocolate tortes and  smoked or grilled salmon. Other than the food, you can also enjoy the exquisite beauty of this frozen lake.

San Diego, California: Another interesting place to spend your Christmas is San Diego, California. You can visualize in San Deigo’s coast rare sights of gray whales that migrate each year from the Bering Sea to Baja California. Especially during December you will find whales in schools as many as 25,000 swimming on the San Diego coast. You can board a catamaran from the shore to drive you to the mid-ocean for a day, two days, or even up to a fortnight to have a better view. So, prepare for an exotic Christmas Eve—partying  on board with  porpoises, dolphins, sharks, turtles, exotic birds and, of course, some gray whales around. Isn’t it an exciting idea?

Las Vegas, Nevada:  Christmas is all about luxury and entertainment. And to spend a time full of fun and entertainment, no other place can be better than Las Vegas, which houses some of the best luxury hotels. During the Christmas and New Year period, the hotels in Las Vegas are beautifully decorated and it is during this season you can get hotel rooms for cheapest rates. Some of the best luxury hotels where you can have a grand Christmas Eve include The Mirage with aquariums in the lobby and casinos of the best kinds. It also organizes unique shows, such as the very popular Cirque du Soleil extravaganza, which you will need to book in advance. Therefore, for entertainment lovers, spending your Christmas in Las Vegas is the best bet.

Disneyland, Orlando: If you are planning your Christmas vacation with children, then Disneyland has a lot of activities to offer. It becomes a fairyland during Christmas with extra special decorations all across the park and its hotels. With amazing lights decorating Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and 60 foot Christmas tree at the end of the Main Street, the city looks brilliant. Your kids will enjoy the joyrides which are redecorated at Christmas, the seasonal changes to the Haunted House. Another must see in Disneyland during Christmas is the Christmas Fantasy Parade and the West Pole, which is set up in Frontierland. The West Pole features a getaway for Santa so that he can unwind before his big day. So, don’t get confused—you can give the best Christmas gift to your family by spending your holidays here.

Mexico City, Mexico:  Mexico is a party place year round. There is a real party vibe in the city during the Christmas festivities with lot many activities and events coming up. Check in to a luxury hotel to experience a wonderful Christmas party. You can even taste traditional Mexican Christmas meal in the fantastic courtyard at San Ángel Inn, and go for a grand shopping spree in the shopping plazas where you would find unique collectibles made by Mexican artists and craftsman.

With so many places to visit and enormous cheap travel packages to avail you can plan a memorable Christmas vacation without spending much.