What are Carolyn Scott’s top tips for reducing holiday travel stress?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. Here are my go‑to tips for cutting holiday travel stress:

• Pack patience and a good attitude – expect lines, delays, crowds, and decide in advance not to let them ruin your trip.
• Eat before you leave and pack healthy snacks so you’re not hostage to junky, expensive airport food.
• Stay hydrated, skip alcohol and limit caffeine to keep your mood and energy steady.
• Plan ahead: know your airports, where to grab a healthy meal, and what you’ll do right after baggage claim.
• Sleep well the night before and bring comforts like a neck pillow, eye mask and headphones.
• For family gatherings, avoid hot-button topics, practice gratitude, and remember the goal is connection, not perfection.

Is there a specific part of holiday travel that stresses you out the most (flying, family time, food, or something else)?