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The Vacation Sunday Scaries: How to Make the Return From Travel Less Stressful

By Matt Ortile

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Sunday Scaries hit hardest on the last day of a fabulous trip. Even when I’ve had my fun and I’m objectively ready to come home, I dread my domestic obligations: readjusting routines, returning to work, and answering those blasted emails. Fighting to get back to inbox zero after the weekend is a battle—but after a week away, where I pretended I was beholden to no master but myself? Forget about it.

That said, all good things come to an end, and the recurring challenge of re-entry is a natural part of any traveler’s life. As a millennial raised in the Church of Optimization, I must ask: How can I minimize the stress and anxiety I feel when returning from a trip or a vacation?

“We don’t necessarily need to hack this inevitable part of life,” says Liz Graham , a Brooklyn-based therapist with a background in nervous system science and psychology. We spoke over Zoom about our culture’s incessant need to “hack and heal” anything that feels mildly uncomfortable in our daily lives. Graham suggests befriending that feeling of anxiety, however mild or severe, and parsing its roots. For my part, I recall all the times where I felt anxious about returning from a vacation and, in hindsight, realized it was because my work situation looked down upon employees taking time off. There were instances, too, where I so enjoyed myself on a trip, exploring new passions and interests, that I dreaded coming home because I didn’t yet have access to those personal outlets where I live in New York City .

Then there are just the discomforts of changing gears—but it can help to anticipate those feelings and get resourceful. “If it’s giving yourself a day to transition, book your return flight on a Saturday,” Graham says. “If it’s making some tea and checking your email sometime Sunday evening, set a time limit to do that and stick to it.” Discover and study what works for you, and you can learn to ease your “vacation Sunday Scaries” without taking on the impossible task of eliminating them entirely.

To get an an idea of tactics I could use to manage that post-travel transition back into “real life,” I spoke to a swathe of super travelers—avid vacationers, folks who travel for work, and people who do both—and asked what they do to make coming home feel good.

Bookend your trip with an extra day off at home, to ease the return to your routine. 

Prioritize rest toward the end of the trip

Another name for the bummed-out feeling at the end of a vacation could be “the last day lows,” as Katy Nastro, the spokesperson for the travel brand Going , likes to call them. To give herself a boost, she says, “I structure my trip so the final day—or final days—are as relaxing as possible, and I might splurge on a nicer hotel for the very end of the trip to ensure I sleep like a baby before a long flight.” She also treats herself to an upgraded return flight to optimize opportunities for rest: “A better seat with more legroom in economy counts!”

“To maximize sleep on the plane , I eat at the airport or before heading to the airport,” says Andy Dwyer, who works at an embassy in New Delhi and regularly travels through South and Southeast Asia for work and leisure. Flying in business or first class could be a chance to indulge, if time permits. But when Dwyer needs to hit the ground running at the office upon his return, he forgoes the Champagne and three-course meals to prioritize sleep in a lie-flat seat.

Return home a day early, if you can

Give yourself some room to ease back into your home and work life by returning a day or two before you have to go back to your regular routine. Even an afternoon will suffice. “I try to get home midday Sunday whenever possible,” says Millie Tran, the vice president of content strategy and growth at Condé Nast [editor's note: Condé Nast Traveler is part of Condé Nast]. “Those few hours let me relax, have dinner at home, and not feel like I’m just jumping from one thing to the next.”

Additional advantage: Flying home early could even save you money. Nastro says flight prices are typically cheaper on Saturdays because airlines know most tourists will want to fly home on a Sunday, or on the last day of a long holiday weekend.

That said, if you can’t give yourself that buffer time at home, try easing back into your routine a few days before your trip ends. Victoria M. Walker , a travel journalist, and curator of the newsletter Travel With Vikkie , suggests slowly adjusting your sleep schedule to your “home clock,” if you’ve changed time zones, to mitigate jet lag.

Whether it's ordering takeout or leaving a prepped meal in the freezer, having food waiting for you at home is always a good idea. 

Prepare a meal plan

It’s daunting to return to an empty kitchen, so develop a game plan for what you’re going to eat when you come home, whether by ordering in or by doing meal prep before your trip. Tran says, “I’ve just resorted to having an order Thai takeout ritual on the way home, so it’s there waiting for me once I’m home. I’ve almost perfected the timing!” Walker is also in the order-in camp and has groceries delivered too, prioritizing fruits and vegetables to combat sluggish post-trip feelings.

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On the other hand, Kurt Fulepp, the president of digital at AccuWeather and an avid vacationer, swears by a pre-prepared meal. “The last thing I want to do is eat out again,” he says. “Right now, I’m returning from ten days away and all I’m craving is something basic, like a salad and some chicken or fish.”

Similarly, Jada Yuan , a writer for the Washington Post and formerly the 52 Places Traveler for the New York Times , says, “I find it really stressful to have to order expensive take-out on my first night back home, or even think about grocery shopping.” Instead, before leaving on a trip, Yuan preps something easy to heat up, “whether it’s a meal I froze ahead of time or those lentils in a pouch from Trader Joe’s.”

Resist the urge to procrastinate unpacking.

Unpack your baggage ASAP

It takes a little extra willpower after a long travel day, but it really helps to unpack as soon as you get home. Fulepp says, “No matter what time I get in—whether from a red-eye or if I walk through the door at midnight—I fully unpack my suitcase and ensure it’s stored away.” Dwyer does the same and says that unpacking grounds him back in the domestic space of his home; putting clothes in the laundry basket, for example, helps him better understand the necessary chores for the following week.

Yuan echoes the sentiment, and goes an extra step for planning future travel: “I love throwing the dirty laundry in the hamper, putting everything away,” she says, “but especially refilling my travel-sized toiletries or replacing my travel toothpaste with another mini-tube from my endless stash.” The refilling is a relaxing ritual of sorts that rewards a future self. Yuan keeps travel go-kits, with TSA-approved bottles of everything she needs, ready to be packed into a suitcase at a moment’s notice. “It just makes me feel settled to know I’ll be all set for the next adventure.”

Coming home also means returning to things you love—and making fun plans for your first week back can ease your transition out of vacation mode. 

Fill up your calendar with activities whether social or solo

It can be jarring to shift gears from the thrill of travel to the routines of home life—but reengaging with the things you enjoy about being home right when you return can help, says Chris Dong , a freelance travel writer : “I like to arrange some social plans for the week ahead, like dinner with friends. I want to be intentional with who I see and what I do, and make the most of my time at home. That even includes arranging dates in advance!”

This tactic also works as an emotional salve. Dwyer says, “The day before I come home, I text my friends, being like, ‘Hi, I’m back on Tuesday. What’s the rest of your week look like? Let’s get coffee.’ So that the week I’m back isn’t just about catching up on work. It can be about catching up on life and friendships too.”

If you’re not feeling too social, Yuan says, “I find that planning out the TV I want to binge when home can also fill that need. It’s about having that same sense of anticipation I get from planning out my days on a trip.”

Personally, I always change my tune about coming home when I tell myself that I get to play video games on my PlayStation 5 in my living room. Whatever works.

Coming home to a clean house does wonders after a long trip.

Do some housekeeping (or get someone to do it)

This seems so simple, but it bears repeating: Coming home to a clean apartment or house makes a world of difference. All the travelers I spoke to agreed on this point. Tran always makes sure to clean and take out the trash before heading to the airport; Walker clears out her fridge ahead of a long trip; Yuan gives away her perishables to friends and neighbors to avoid food waste.

“I also found a wonderful, affordable house cleaner,” Yuan says. “Lately, I’ve been asking her to come in a few days before I return to make sure the bathroom and kitchen are tidy.” Fulepp also relies on a housekeeper to clean the house, stock the kitchen, and do meal prep before he and his husband come home from a trip, ensuring that their meals for the next few days are ready to simply heat and eat as they ease back into their home routines.

Plan the next trip—and embrace coming home

Universally, the one tip everyone gave me was: “Plan the next trip!” I think the appeal of a vacation—or any kind of travel, really—is the idea that there’s something to look forward to, a forthcoming reprieve from the business (and pleasure) of building a life in one place. Part of travel’s thrill is breaking a pattern, exploring the new or trying on a different routine, perhaps even another version of yourself.

“The framework of ‘vacation life’ versus ‘regular life’ pitted against each other sets us up for a tough return,” Graham says. “Instead, can exciting vacations and predictable routines both be valuable parts of life? Let yourself savor what you had on vacation, complete the experience, and reorient to what's next.”

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Easy to use with Competitive rates

Have used Enjoy Hire a few times now and they are very simple to use with competitive rates. Had an issue with a double booking but this was handled quite swiftly with the deposit refunded. Thank you Srabana for your help with managing the double booking.

Date of experience : June 05, 2024

I booked car hire for upcoming holiday…

I booked car hire for upcoming holiday and twice got an error message saying my booking hadn't gone through. Upon checking my email found that both bookings had gone through. Messaged the company and Srabana fixed the problem quickly. Great service after the initial glitch

Srabana is a gem

Srabana amended the collection time in Cairns overnight in spite of the time difference between UK and OZ. Cannot recommend her service highly enough.

Date of experience : June 06, 2024

Good service

Pleasant, prompt and helpful service delivered by Sonia...thank you!

It was good servise from Sonia agent…

It was good servise from Sonia agent very helpfull Thanks for that

Date of experience : June 07, 2024

Had to unexpectedly change the date of…

Had to unexpectedly change the date of my return flight, spoke with Srabana to ask to edit the times for the rental car return. They managed to sort it within minutes and refund me the excess without me even needing to ask. Very happy with the incredibly fast and effective customer service!

Date of experience : May 24, 2024

Needed to upgrade to a bigger car…

Needed to upgrade to a bigger car rental and was able to chat with Srabana who made the process real easy. Told her what type of car I wanted, she did the rest, changed the booking, paid the difference and also stated "if the price is lower in future we can again modify and refund the extra amount ".

Date of experience : May 23, 2024

I recently booked a hire car for my UK holiday.

I recently booked a hire car for my holiday in the UK. Flying in from Australia I would need a car available at Heathrow and I booked one through EnjoyTravel. I later realised that I would prefer an automatic car rather than the manual booked. I called EnjoyTravel and spoke to Sonya. She was very helpful, assisting me to book an automatic car and arranged the cancellation and deposit refund related to the earlier booking. Thanks Sonya.

Date of experience : May 17, 2024

Excellent Customer Service

Nathalie was really efficient to deal with when I changed my car booking from June to October. We communicated over live web chat and there was one item she needed to check specifically and she emailed me back to clarify it.

Date of experience : May 13, 2024

competetive pricing and great service

competetive pricing and great service. Have had occasions when I needed to amend bookings or enquire regarding out of hours service etc. response and changes have always been quick dealt with in my favour.

Date of experience : May 15, 2024

Someone who takes money without deliverying is a thief

SixT had a cob on and wouldn't give me the car. They didn't give the car to the previous 'customer' either. The car park was full of available cars ... SixT are dependant on up selling insurance as they advertise cars at a loss via EnjoyTravel. If you don't buy insurance from SixT whey don't give you the car. They keep on and on then accuse your explanation of being unreasonable. EnjoyTravel had already sold me their insurance. EnjoyTravel failed to refund the payment. EnjoyTravel are therefore thieves and operate with very dubious partners.

Excellent customer service

Nathalie was helpful in making amendments in the booking with ease. Thank you very much for your help. Good customer service.

All's well that ends well!

We were given the wrong information as exactly where to greet the car supplier, LagoRent. Instead we took advantage of our already included Jet2holidays.com hotel transfer. When Nathalie heard about our predicament she contacted LagoRent whose representative was waiting in a different nearby location to greet us! In the end, two really polite young lads delivered our car direct to the hotel after contacting us by phone. So, all's well that ends well. Full marks in the end to everyone involved. Jack & Annette

Date of experience : April 24, 2024

Very Helpful With A Change To My Booking

I had the lovely Emilie help me with a slight change to my car hire booking. She was extremely helpful and made the whole experience a pleasant one.

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE A complaint was made 24th April regarding a financial dispute and the complaint is still outstanding. My last email 25th May and no response. I will not be using Enjoy Travel in the future

Srabana was very helpful and efficient…

Srabana was very helpful and efficient even if it cost me to amend the drop off time.

Date of experience : May 29, 2024

Cancelled, they tried to keep my money

Cancelled and they tried to keep my money. Initial experience was fine, no complaints. I made sure to pay for a rental car which was refundable, but unfortunately when I went to cancel I had a nightmare. After being told it would be up to 10 business days I ended up waiting almost 20 for a simple refund. It took multiple emails over several days to get my money back, refund timelines kept changing and the customer service agent was unhelpful and condescending. When there are so many options, I’d just recommend going somewhere else.

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! If you want to RUIN you holiday use this company. Just rent straight from an actual rental company not a third party like Enjoy Travel,at leat you will know exactly what you pay for. We did a booking with them for 2 week in Tenerife for 140£. When we arrived to pick the car up we were asked to pay 1150£ deposit which will be locked for 1 MONTH. I did had my credit cars with me but I didn’t want to have 1150£ locked in my account because of that. Plus a bought the extra insurance from ENJOY TRAVEL and the rental company told us that insurance is ABSOLUT USELESS, they don't accept it. We asked for a refund but off course we got refused not even for the insurance which the rental company don’t accept. We ended paying 450£ for 2 week for the car renting directly from the rental company with a full insurance. Do yourself a favour and avoid this company. I would give them 0 stars but I cannot.

Date of experience : May 11, 2024

Reply from EnjoyTravel.com

Thank you for the review. Your emails were all answered by our customer support team regarding the issues you faced. It has been advised that due to you not having a credit card on arrival and therefore unable to leave an excess deposit the rental company would not release the car without this security. The only option for you to be able to take the vehicle is to purchase full insurance with the rental provider to reduce your excess to zero. This information is fully outlined in all of the booking terms on the website and the emails sent to you before your rentals commences. Your statement regarding "going direct" to the rental provider would not have stopped this happening as you would have still required a credit card and without it would have still required to take the insurance offered on arrival. Please note for clarity the protection purchased on the Enjoy website clearly states that it repays back the customer for any damage that is charged to the credit card, thus meaning the customer requires to leave the deposit for it to be intially charged. By refusing to leave a deposit it renders the policy useless, but if the terms were followed it is a cheaper alternative than the local insurance with a higher value of cover.

NO CAR! NOT TO BE TRUSTED!…

Booked a car to collect at the airport in Salzburg through Enjoy Travel, their booking agent. When I arrived in Salzburg there was no one to meet us where we had been instructed and no car. Apparently although it was advertised as being airport pickup we were told they do not do that. We had to either walk or taxi to a point on a map messaged to us and he refused to give an address. He said we would complete documentation in the street! WHAT??? Not very professional and made us very wary. I WILL NEVER BOOK USAVE AGAIN?

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Nathalie, helped me up with a change in my reservation. She provided me with an accurate and fast outcome. I'm so pleased with the service received from Nathalie.

Date of experience : May 14, 2024

10 Professional Ways to Say “Safe Travels”

Plenty of phrases work as interesting ways to say “goodbye” to someone.

Things like “safe travels” and “take care” are popular. Although, “safe travels” might not hold up as well in professional contexts.

So, it’s worth having a few alternatives prepared.

This article has gathered some synonyms to show you a better way to say “safe travels.”

Is It Polite to Say “Safe Travels”?

It is polite to say “safe travels.” Overall, it’s a very popular choice to use as a farewell when someone is going away for a while (i.e., on vacation).

However, it’s unprofessional in an email. You can say it in spoken situations, even if they’re formal, but we don’t recommend using it in emails.

It is appropriate to say “safe travels” as a polite farewell. So, feel free to use it in most situations (besides an email).

Here’s an example showing you how it works:

Safe travels , Jackie! I hope you have the best time out there with the others.

• It’s very friendly and joyful.
• It’s a great way to say goodbye to people you care about.
• It’s a little too conversational for an email.
• It doesn’t work unless someone is going traveling (meaning it’s limited).

Clearly, “safe travels” isn’t the best choice to include in a business email. Therefore, you should have a few professional alternatives ready to go.

Keep reading to learn what to say instead of “safe travels.” We will share some great formal synonyms to mix things up.

What to Say Instead of “Safe Travels”

• Enjoy your trip
• All the best for your trip
• Enjoy your vacation
• Have the best time away
• Enjoy your time off
• I hope you travel safely
• See you after your travels
• Best wishes on your travels
• Make the most of your travels
• Safe journey

1. Enjoy Your Trip

When people spend time away from work, it’s likely they’re doing so to enjoy themselves and relax. After all, work can get stressful and difficult. We all need to unload sometimes.

Therefore, “enjoy your trip” is a great formal alternative to “safe travels.” It shows you hope someone has a good time away from work.

We recommend using it when emailing clients . This phrase works well when your client is about to leave on holiday. It’ll put them in a good mood (providing they read your email before leaving).

Check out the following example while you’re here:

Dear Daniel, Thank you so much for getting back to me on such short notice. I hope things go well while you’re away. Enjoy your trip , Bradley Smith

2. All the Best for Your Trip

You can always use “all the best” at the end of an email. It’s a very common way to sign off a formal email . But you don’t have to stop there.

Try adding “for your trip” to the end of it when someone is going on vacation. “All the best for your trip” is a polite and friendly phrase that works as an email closer.

It shows you wish someone the best time away . Again, work can be stressful. So, any time people get the chance to get away from it should be the best time away!

Here’s an email example that should help you understand it:

Dear Duncan, I appreciate that you’re out of the office now until the 25th. However, I would like to say thank you for all your help. All the best for your trip , Dean Watmore

3. Enjoy Your Vacation

Simplicity is key in emails. Overly complicated language or long-form sentences can make your emails undesirable to read. People may even skip over them.

So, why not keep your synonyms simple like “enjoy your vacation.” It’s a better way to say “safe travels” that keeps things friendly and formal .

You can use it regardless of the connection you have with the recipient.

For instance, it works well when emailing employees . If they’ve booked some vacation time, use it when sending your last email to them.

We also recommend reviewing this email sample:

Dear Ailee, This is great news. I knew you were working on something big for us. I’m so happy you’re on our team. Enjoy your vacation , Brent Fikowski

4. Have the Best Time Away

Another great way to close an email is “have the best time away.” It shows you how to wish someone safe travels in a more polite and formal way.

It’s best to use this when emailing your boss . It keeps things civil and friendly , allowing you to wish them well when you know they have time off booked.

It’s highly effective in most formal emails, though. It doesn’t just have to work for your boss.

As long as you know someone has booked some time away, feel free to include it at the end of an email.

Don’t forget to review this sample email:

Dear Miss Adams, Thank you for reaching out to update me. Of course, I’ll let you know as soon as I have more information to share. Have the best time away , Brian Donovan

5. Enjoy Your Time Off

“Enjoy your time off” is a formal way to say “safe travels.” It works really well when someone has booked vacation time at work, and you want to wish them well.

Generally, this phrase works better when emailing employees . It’s quite a polite and friendly alternative, showing that you’re happy to grant them time off.

After all, if you’re the boss, employees usually have to ask you for vacation time. So, you’ll know when it’s coming up. If you remember it and wish them well, you’ll sound like you care more.

This email example will help you understand it better:

Dear Melissa, I will let you know as soon as I find out more about your application. I have high hopes for you. Enjoy your time off , Brenda Carlisle

6. I Hope You Travel Safely

“Safe travels” in itself isn’t a bad way to wish someone well before a trip. However, it’s too informal. A formal rewording should help to make it more appropriate in formal emails.

You can reword it to say “I hope you travel safely.” This is much more professional and works well when wishing someone well before a vacation.

Try it as an email closer when speaking to coworkers . It shows you want them to enjoy themselves while they’re away and get to their destination unscathed.

We also recommend reviewing the following example:

Dear Kylie, Of everyone in the office, you certainly deserve vacation time the most. So, I hope you enjoy yourself out there. I hope you travel safely , Jon Wells

7. See You After Your Travels

When someone goes on vacation, it’s usually only for a week or two at a time. Therefore, they’ll be back at work in no time. So, you’ll see them again soon.

You can use “see you after your travels” as another way to say “safe travels.” It suggests that someone is going away for a few weeks , but you plan on seeing them after they return.

For instance, you can use it when colleagues book time off . It shows you’re happy to see them getting away from work and can’t wait to hear about what they get up to on their return.

Here’s a useful example to show you how it works:

Dear Maria, I have contacted our client to see what they want to do with the system. I’ll be in touch when they reply. See you after your travels , Ben White

8. Best Wishes on Your Travels

Generally, “best wishes” is used as a formal email closer. It’s similar to writing things like “all the best” and “best regards.”

You can extend it, though. Add “on your travels” to create “best wishes on your travels.”

This is a very polite and friendly way to close an email. It shows you hope someone makes the most of their time off .

Check out this example if you still need help:

Dear Mitchell, This is the only time I can arrange the meeting. Don’t worry; I’ll provide notes for you on your return. Best wishes on your travels , George Marshland

9. Make the Most of Your Travels

It’s all too easy to get caught up at work and let stress consume you. It then becomes easy to also forget to take the time to enjoy yourself when you book time off work.

However, with “make the most of your travels,” this problem tends to disappear. It’s a great way to close a friendly and formal email .

We recommend using it when you want someone to have the best vacation . It reminds them to enjoy themselves because they won’t be at work for a few days.

Perhaps this email sample will also help you:

Dear Bryan, Opportunities like this don’t come up often. I’ll let you rest for now, but we’re going to need to work together when you return. Make the most of your travels , Melanie Beau

10. Safe Journey

The problem with “safe travels” is that “travels” makes it a little too conversational. You can eliminate this issue by switching “travels” with “journey.”

Now, “safe journey” is a more professional alternative. It helps you to sound more polite and respectful in an email and is a better way to say “safe travels.”

You can use it when emailing employees who are planning a trip. It’s highly effective and allows you to retain a formal tone.

Here’s a great email example to help you with it:

Dear Stuart, Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate you’re busy trying to sort out your trip, but I’ll have a few answers for you when you return. Safe journey , April O’Neill

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How to Orchestrate an Easy Return from Vacation

• August 11, 2021

We can get so caught up in planning a vacation, but naturally forget or have little time for the coming home. If I have time (and sometimes that’s a BIG IF), I like to buy some things for my fridge after a long exhausting journey home. Nothing crazy, just enough for one or two meals. No one likes to come home after 10 hours of being in transit just to turn around and buy milk.

Some of my favorites items for an easy return from vacation.

Fresh unopened Milk, yogurt and other dairy products. Unopened dairy products like eggs and yogurt have a super long life—especially the organic stuff! I don’t know why, I’m not a scientist. Here’s where I must give a big shout out to Parmalat, or whatever shelf stable milk you can find for cereal or morning coffee. This is the stuff that can be stored without refrigeration until it’s opened.

Eggs Another item that has a surprisingly long shelf life! After nights spent in a hotel, how great does a homemade hot breakfast sound? If you have sad looking vegetables before you head out of town (like peppers and onions), chop them up and freeze them. You can easily sautee them in a little olive oil or butter and add to your eggs. You can even freeze greens, like spinach or kale. Toss them in a Ziplock and stick them in the freezer. It’s a good way to get veggies into your body after a series of airport McMeals.

Long lasting fruit. Apples: good. Citrus fruit: good. Bananas and berries: bad.

Bread I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy bread before I leave, but if I have half a loaf, I will stash it in the freezer prior to leaving. Break it out for toast, or—better yet—French toast!

Coffee and Tea My whole family knows if mom doesn’t have a proper cup of tea with milk in the morning, no one is happy until she does. And I want that tea (or coffee) in my own house, wearing pjs and not worrying about my neighbors seeing my bedhead as I dash down the street to my local coffee shop.

Frozen Meals There is a time and a place for frozen dinners, and returning from travel is one of them. A frozen pizza, enchiladas, veggies, chicken nuggets—they don’t sound too exciting before you leave, but you’ll hug yourself for being so thoughtful on your return.

Boxes of macaroni & cheese. Need I say more? Oh and did you know you can use plain yogurt instead of milk in boxed mac and cheese? It is seriously delicious.

Other staple pantry items. Cereal, favorite crackers, oatmeal, granola, peanut butter, marinara sauce, dried pasta.

Other simple tasks that make your return easier:

Clean Out the Fridge Throw the takeout containers away. Get rid of questionable leftovers. Freeze cheeses, meats or veggies that area salvageable and can be used at a later date. Chop fruit and freeze for smoothies. Coming home to a science project is no one’s idea of a good time.

Take Out the Garbage/Recycling/Run the Dishwasher Unless you like funky garbage smell!

Unplug Kitchen Appliances/Bathroom Stuff If you go through the ritual of unplugging everything, there will be no question as to whether or not you left the coffeemaker or your hair straightener on.

Put New Sheets on the Bed & Fresh Towels in the Bathroom After a long day of travel, climbing into a bed with fresh sheets is heavenly. Same goes with clean towels already read to go in the bathroom.

Check the Washer and Dryer Raise your hand if you’ve come home to mildew-y clothes you forgot in the washing machine! It’s an easy mistake to make, and so so so yucky to discover.

Do you plan ahead for your return from vacation? What do you do before you leave?

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I too throw things in the freezer like half a loaf of bread, some leftover bacon, etc. I always have plenty of coffee and some powdered creamer around the house. Staples like pasta, frozen ground beef and jars of sauce mean I don’t have to run to the store.

We always take out all the trash before we leave so no stinky smell. Another thing I do is leave the lid up on my drip coffee maker so it doesn’t accumulate mold.

I sort the accumulated mail over the recycle bin.

Good to roam, good to be home. Try to make it as hassle free as possible.

Great suggestions and reminders. I just recently started putting clean sheets on the bed before we left for trips. Even when we had to leave for the airport at 4 am, it only took a few more minutes than just making the bed but it was a heavenly welcome home. The dirty sheets are fine in the hamper until we get home.

I keep a “pre-trip home prep” checklist on the desktop of the computer, ready to print out the day before departure. On it are the things you mentioned plus, *Check microwave (yes, I’ve forgotten an item in there..for a week 🤮) *set the a/c or heating temp for vacation *unplug the computer back-up hard drive and put in the small fireproof safe. *make sure windows are locked *set the lights (I leave a light on in the bathroom and in the utility room) *make sure the coffee grounds are removed from the coffee maker (that will get nasty and gross after a week) *UNPLUG all unnecessary items, like coffee pot, electric kettle, toaster, battery chargers, etc.

I am glad to know I am not the only person who unplugs things before we go away. I am also happy to know we do pretty everything on the list. We are also very lucky to have a wonderful friend who stocked our fridge for us before we got home, our power had been out for 4 days while we were gone.

Awesome tips! I freeze any leftover milk or juices into smaller 12-16 ounce-ish recycled jelly jars, only filling 3/4 of the way to allow for expansion. These defrost quickly overnight in frig or on low in microwave- at least there’s something for coffee, tea, & cereal in the morning! And that last bit leftover in the container doesn’t get wasted!

Love all these tips! My husband and I clean the house and take care of yard work before we leave. In winter, we’ve looked into hiring a snow removal service to shovel our sidewalks and driveway before we arrive home. That’s the last thing we want to do if we’re coming home from a warmer getaway!

Great thoughts, Samantha, as always. Two things to add: 1) turn off the water and, if it might freeze during your absence, drain the pipes; 2) when you’re unplugging all those appliances, be sure NOT to unplug the fridge/freezer! I learned both lessons from experience.

I loved your ideas. All of them!

I used to make fun of my wife for putting clean sheets on the bed before we’d leave for a trip, but not any more. It is truly one of life’s little pleasures. She also goes through the house and cleans everything as if company were coming over that night for dinner. I do my share – I am well-trained and take direction well. We clean the bathrooms and mop the floors, vacuum, etc. etc. – everything!. And plan for it becasue it does take time, on top of everything else you’re doing to get ready for your trip. At first I thought it was a little OCD, but not anymore…I’m sold! Coming home to a spotless home is really, REALLY nice! One last thing: if you can’t put the garbage out, or if you missed your last pick-up before you leave town, put the garbage in the freezer and leave it there after you return until garbage is collected as usual. Easy to do – and no funky smell – ever!!

You’re welcome 🙂

I know my situation is a bit different from most. I’m a fulltime RVer and when I pack up to move from one vacation spot to another, I like to stop at a laundromat and have all clean clothes for my next adventure. Then I pick up fresh vegetables and fruits to fill my (very small) refrigerator. Finally, I plan to take one decompression day when I arrive at my new location just to take in the sights and smells and meet my new neighbors. Travel is my life!

Wow. Always planning to leave but not much thought on how to prepare for return. Thank you!

We learned the hard way to always check that the toilet is flushed. Once we took our young kids to Greece for 3 weeks, turned the AC off (summer), and made sure everyone had a “potty break” before driving to the airport. Unfortunately, one of the kids did not flush. After 3 weeks at 80+ degrees that was NOT a pleasant surprise.

I clean the house the day before. Everything including the things you mention. Wash all the clothes Im not taking with us. When I get back the only thing dirty is what I brought home. Makes coming home so much nicer.

I read about a trick to check to see if your freezer has thawed. Get an empty prescription container ( you could also use a cup) & put water 2/3 full. Freeze it, making sure it stays upright. Then put a quarter on top of the ice. Put the cap on it and store in your freezer. If you find the quarter in the bottom of the container then you know that your freezer thawed. I also gather any perishable groceries and give them to my neighbor. Much better than trashing them when you leave.

I thought I was the only one who cleaned the house and changed the sheets before leaving on a trip! Fresh sheets your first night home are so amazing.

We have a tradition of having easy pasta meals for a couple of days after returning from a vacation.

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11 Better Ways To Say “Safe Travels”

“Safe travels” is a polite way to wish somebody well on their upcoming journey. However, there are better ways to be polite and reassuring to your friends when they’re ready to go somewhere (often by plane). This article will share the best alternatives for such a case with you.

What Can I Say Instead Of “Safe Travels”?

There are plenty of ways to use “safe travels” in more exciting manners. You should check out one of the following:

• Have a good flight
• Happy landings
• See you on the other side
• Let me know when you arrive safely
• Stay safe out there
• Enjoy your trip
• Have a relaxing time away
• Happy travels

The preferred version is “be safe” because it keeps it simple. It’s a common phrase we use when we want to wish someone well, and we don’t want them to come across any complications or dangers that might occur if they’re not “careful” enough.

“Be safe” is great to show we care about someone. It lets them know that we worry about them, and we want them to stay “safe” no matter what happens. It works regardless of the method of transport for the journey as well, which makes it a good general phrase.

It’s common for family members to use the phrase “ be safe ” when seeing each other off. This shows that there is a lot of love behind the phrase and that it works well to show how much you care about someone’s wellbeing.

Here are a few ways we might be able to use this phrase:

• Be safe out there. I know you like to find trouble, but for once, I’d love it if you looked after yourself!
• Be safe on your way out! I would love to hear from you and see the pictures of all the things you get up to.
• Don’t forget to message me when you get there! Be safe, and I love you!

“Safe trip” is a simple phrase we can use to make sure someone knows we care. Using words like “safe” reminds people that we worry about them. Even if we are not physically there with them, we hope they are “safe” and do not get into trouble.

This phrase works well regardless of the trip that someone is taking. It could be a long-distance or a short-distance trip. Likewise, it could be by car, plane, boat, or something else entirely!

This phrase works in the following situations:

• Safe trip, Yuri! I’ll miss you, but I know you’ll be thinking about me while you’re away.
• Safe trip back to your hometown, then. Let me know when you get there safely.
• Safe trip, old friend. I’ll see you again whenever you’re next in town!

Have A Good Flight

“Have a good flight” is appropriate to use when someone is going to get on a plane . We use “flight” here to be specific, which helps us to show that we know what someone is getting up to and what they’re likely going to expect from their journey.

We can use this phrase in the following ways:

• Have a good flight! I’m sure you can get all the food and drink you want on there!
• Have a good flight, and don’t forget to let me know when you land safely!
• Have a good flight! There’s nothing to worry about, and you know it’ll all be okay!

Happy Landings

“Happy landings” specifically highlights the “landing” portion of a journey. It works well when someone is going on a plane, and we want them to be “happy” throughout the course of their journey.

Here are a few useful examples of how this one works:

• Happy landings, fella! Don’t forget that they really like their tips out there when you’re dining out!
• Happy landings, then! I’ll miss you every second, so I want you to send me all the photos you can!
• Happy landings! Don’t forget to explore some of the local scenery!

See You On The Other Side

“See you on the other side” is an informal idiom that works well in many cases. We can do it when we know that someone will be returning to see us again soon. “The other side” indicates the place where we will be staying while they go on a journey.

Check out some of these examples to see how it looks:

• See you on the other side, then! Have a great holiday!
• Have a great time away, Fred! See you on the other side!
• I’ll be here waiting for you as always! See you on the other side!

Let Me Know When You Arrive Safely

“Let me know when you arrive safely” is a calm way to let someone know that you are worried. When they arrive at their destination, we can ask them to “message” us to ease our minds and show us that they are thinking about us even after their journey.

We could also use a phrase like “text me when” instead of “let me know when.” If we want to be more specific about the manner of messaging, this phrase works just as well.

This phrase works well in the following ways:

• Let me know when you arrive safely, please! You know how much I worry about you while I’m not around!
• Text me when you arrive safely, please! I want to know just how much fun you’re getting up to.
• Let me know when you arrive safely! I’ll miss you every second that you’re away.

Stay Safe Out There

“Stay safe out there” is a good way to show that you care about someone. “Stay safe” helps to let them know that you’ll be looking out for them and that you want them to explore, but in a reasonable way that won’t cause them harm.

We typically use this phrase when someone is going on a long-distance journey. “Out there” is a good indicator of that.

Check out some of these examples to see how it works:

• Stay safe out there, then! I know you’ll make all the best choices while you’re away.
• Stay safe out there! I’ll miss you, but I know you’ll be having an absolutely adoring time!
• Stay safe out there. You never know what hijinx you might get into, so make sure you text me!

Enjoy Your Trip

“Enjoy your trip” is a simple way to show someone that you care. It helps to let them know that we want them to “enjoy” themselves. While trips can sometimes be boring (especially long-distance ones), we want people to feel like they can still have fun.

This simple phrase works as follows :

• Enjoy your trip, Michael! Let me know when you arrive so we can discuss the adventure more!
• Enjoy your trip! Don’t forget to immerse yourself in the local culture when you get there!
• Enjoy your trip! I expect you to be fluent in German by the time you get back, okay?

Have A Relaxing Time Away

“Have a relaxing time away” works well in many cases. It’s most effective when we know that someone is inclined to worry (whether about the journey or the place they’re going). If we want to calm them down, this phrase works well.

These examples will help you make more sense of it:

• Have a relaxing time away! Remember, you don’t need to worry about a thing when you get on that plane!
• Have a relaxing time away! If anyone deserves it, it is most certainly you!
• Have a relaxing time away! I’m going to miss you, but I know you’ll be back in no time!

Happy Travels

“Happy travels” works really well when we want people to feel “happy” on their journey. “Travels” can refer to any method of transport, but the idea is that they’ll be spending a long time getting from point A to point B, and we want them to feel “happy.”

Perhaps one of these examples will help you make more sense of it:

• Happy travels, mate! I know you’ll love it over there in Australia, but you must tell me all about it.
• Happy travels, Sue! I’ll miss you, so don’t forget to write to me every day about what you do.
• Happy travels, Dan! Thank you for coming to see me again, and I’ll see you again soon, yeah?

“Bon voyage” is a great way to wish someone well before they go on an adventure. It’s French (and Italian), and it means “good journey.” It’s a commonly-used exclamation in English when we want to wish somebody well for something they’re going to do.

It’s also comforting because it shows that we do not wish any problems to come their way when they’re on their journey.

• Bon voyage, my little friend! I’ll see you again when you return!
• Bon voyage, then! I will miss you, but I hope you get a chance to text me a bunch when you get there!
• Bon voyage! I love you so much, and I’ll definitely miss you while you’re away.

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Martin holds a Master’s degree in Finance and International Business. He has six years of experience in professional communication with clients, executives, and colleagues. Furthermore, he has teaching experience from Aarhus University. Martin has been featured as an expert in communication and teaching on Forbes and Shopify. Read more about Martin here .

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Review: Knowsley Safari welcomes the return of its seaside carnival

SUMMER was in full swing at Knowlsey Safari as it welcomed the return of its annual Seaside Carnival event.

Incorporating all the best elements of a British summer at the seaside, the park's foot-safari was overtaken with deck chairs, fair games, giant stilt walkers and even acrobatic performers.

It truly was a feast for the eyes, and the special event was held for families to enjoy over the May half term – from Saturday, May 25 through to Sunday, June 2.

I was generously invited along to enjoy the experience and brought my excited toddler with me.

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The sun was shining and as soon as we drove through the gates, my daughter was squealing with excitement at the thought of seeing a giraffe.

We began with the driving safari, as we arrived just as the park was opening and wanted to enjoy seeing the animals before it became busy.

Cruising along we saw the rhinos having a wander through the fields, the huge ostriches which like to stand no less than a centimetre from the car and stare inside the window – I found this hilarious but my two-year-old was slightly concerned – and we also saw plenty of deer.

This was all before we entered the lion’s den which was a particular favourite for us all. The lions lay sleeping right by the side of us, stretching and yawning in the sun only moments away.

And my daughter had a chance to practice her roaring sounds as she commented on how ‘cute’ they were and the likeness between them and our pet golden retriever Louis.

Through fear of losing a car part that I would inevitably neglect to replace, we took the car friendly route away from the monkeys, but still enjoyed watching two little chimps play fight on the bonnet of a Range Rover.

Returning back to the Safari Park, we then set off to explore the foot-safari – an absolute dream for any child.

My two-year-old ran straight for the sand pit play area, before noticing two ginormous people on stilts.

As we reached the carnival area there were loads of fun stuff to do as a family, including work shops to try using stilts and hula hooping, as well as hook-a-duck and of course the iconic high striker – to test how weak you really are.

After, we enjoyed an ice cream and admired the impressive skills of the aerial dancers as they performed and then let youngsters try it out themselves.

We wandered over to see the giraffes enjoying their afternoon snacks and the meerkats having a sunbathe.

And whilst we were gutted to have missed the live sea lion show, we caught them as they came out to say hello to their adoring fans after the show – my toddler was mesmerised.

After dragging her dad on the bumper cars and enjoying one of the smaller rides, our happy child was ready for a snooze, so we ended the day there.

Knowsley is the perfect day out for the family, with so much there to do and see, if you have not been already, you really ought to pay a visit.

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LONDON — Brett Baty’s parting message from Mets officials before he returned to Triple-A Syracuse last week included mention of his receiving games at second base.

So far it has only been pregame work at second, Baty said Friday following his return to the Mets as the 27th player afforded to each team for the London Series.

But it could be another indication of Jeff McNeil’s standing in the organization.

McNeil was on the bench for the Mets’ last three games (all against left-handed starters in Washington) and could face a similar fate Saturday with the Phillies scheduled to start Ranger Suarez.

“It’s been a while since [McNeil] played, but he’s a professional,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “He continues to work and continues to care and he will be ready when his name is called. I just think mentally he wants to do better because he cares and he wants to contribute and it’s been hard for him. … We need Jeff McNeil to be Jeff McNeil and I am pretty confident that he will get there.”

Jose Iglesias has provided a boost with his right-handed bat as the starter at second base the last three games in McNeil’s spot.

The veteran Iglesias owns an .865 OPS overall in five games.

It has been a struggle for McNeil, whose last plate appearance came in Sunday’s loss to the Diamondbacks.

Overall, he’s slashed .227/.296/.320 with three homers and 14 RBIs.

Baty, who was displaced at third base by Mark Vientos, has appeared in two games for Syracuse and hit two homers.

He had just arrived in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday when he received word that the Mets would be taking him to London.

Baty returned to New York for his passport and then joined the Mets in Washington before they boarded their charter to fly across the pond late Wednesday night.

“When you are in this business, you are kind of just ready for anything,” Baty said.

Baty recounted the conversation he had with president of baseball operations David Stearns and Mendoza last week before he was optioned to Syracuse.

“Just that, ‘We’re going to send you down and it’s not permanent, and you are going to get some reps at second,’ “Baty said.

Baty said he likes the plan.

“I love defensive versatility and I have always loved it,” he said. “I played all different positions in high school and I love moving all around the field.”

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Southwest Airlines plane blew tire during take off, made emergency landing in Denver

A commercial airline flight made an emergency landing in Colorado this week after an issue with its landing gear during takeoff.

Southwest Air Flight No. 225, headed from Denver to Phoenix on Monday night, had return to the Denver International Airport and make the emergency landing after an issue with one of its tires during takeoff.

According to the online site Flight Aware , which tracks flight paths, the Boeing 737-800 took off at 6:31 p.m., was diverted and then returned to the Denver airport 41 minutes later.

No injuries were reported.

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Southwest tire blows during takeoff from Denver

On Friday, the airline released the following statement to USA TODAY:

"Southwest Flight 225 returned safely to Denver on Monday, June 3, after a tire failed during takeoff. Following standard Safety procedures, the Pilots declared an emergency prior to landing. The flight landed without incident and taxied off the runway. A separate aircraft operated the scheduled flight to Phoenix."

In the statement, the airline thanked its flight crew for "their professionalism" and its customers for "their patience."

'Crying and screaming'

Boulder resident Julianna Donadio, who said she was on the plane headed to visit her mom, told local KDVR-TV , she and fellow passengers knew the plane blew a tire.

“When the flight attendants said we were going to have an emergency landing, we started to panic a little bit. People were definitely crying and screaming and trying to console one another,” told the outlet. “They started preparing us for crash position, so having our head between our knees, and they were informing the emergency exit line how to open the doors and operate potentially the slides.”

Donadio told the outlet she was grateful to the pilot and crew, who all remained calm during the frightening scene.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.