While traveling to a brand new place can be a great experience, it can also be very stressful. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to ensure a smooth trip. Below you will find some advice on how to plan a successful trip.

If you’re using a smaller airport, check its website to see which airlines fly in and out of there. A lot of minor airports are served by charter airlines; these don’t appear when you search for rates, and there is a chance you can get a better price.

Don’t rely on the airline you’re flying with to cater to your every need, even if you’re going on a long distance flight. If you really need headphones, a blanket and a pillow to be comfortable while flying, you should bring your own on board with you. You may also want to pack along a few snacks …