She has been globetrotting for more than 50 years and covered some 744,000 miles.
Judith Chalmers, travel icon and host of Wish You Were Here, has pulled together handy hints for a stress-free trip – including appointing a group leader, packing light and learning a the local language.
Her advice includes booking things early, always having a back-up of printed tickets, and taking a comfy scarf.
A poll conducted for Heathrow Express to accompany Chalmers’ tips revealed the mood-boosting effect of take time off.
Half of the 2,000 adults polled were happy when they woke up on the day of a holiday, and 23 per cent felt in the mood for adventure.
Nearly one-third (31 per cent) said booking a holiday never failed to put them in a good mood, and 25 per cent loved the last day at work before a trip.
Another 32 per cent enjoyed nothing more than feeling the sun on their face when they finally stepped off the plane and into their holiday.
Judith Chalmers said: “There are so many stories about delayed travel and hold ups, but let’s face it, we all still want to get away.
“There are some things you can do to give yourself the best chance of a smooth and stress-free journey.
“Follow these tips and you’ll give yourself the best chance of a great trip, from start to finish.”
Judith Chalmers’ top travel tips
1. Book early: Keep it calm and carefree by booking your train, transfers and trips early, so there is no rush or panic come travel day. You will have more choice, a better price and may even get some perks thrown in.
2. Print it out: Most tickets have gone digital now, but this often brings a worry that the phone battery will go down, or you cannot find where you saved the documents. Some of us do not have smart phones either, so bring a paper back up. Print your tickets and release the stress, and take a picture of your passport too, just in case.
3. Group leader: When travelling with friends and family, one person will often become the designated leader and keep hold of tickets and boarding passes. It is wise to double up and keep copies of each other’s vital details. Set up a group chat and share everyone’s boarding passes, passports, accommodation details , booking references and the itinerary, then there are no worries or arguments.
4. Be comfortable: You are going to be sitting and walking for however long it takes to get to your destination, so you do not want to do that in tight jeans. Loose, comfy clothing will keep you happy.
5. Wrap up: By this,…
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