7 Common Travel Myths You Should Not Believe In

Traveling is always a wonderful experience. Even those laughably bad moments and faux pas that we stumble through typically end up being the best stories to tell over a few drinks back home. But making the most of travel means understanding the inner workings and intricacies that come with planning for and executing a great trip. That’s why understanding the false narratives that can sometimes hover around travel myths is so key.

Interested in a better understanding of common travel rules and assumptions? We spoke to some of the top frequent flyers and travel professionals in our network to hear their thoughts and the truth might surprise you. From takeoff to touch down and all the happenings in between, here are 7 common travel myths, debunked.

# Solo Travel Is Lonely

One of the common myths about travel is that solo travel is a lonely journey. This is a big concern for many people who are considering solo travel but fear that it might just be a really bad and lonely trip.

However, most solo travelers actually tend to meet more people because they are not stuck to specific travel companions, and this eliminates the comfort zone of sticking to a personal clique.

# Travel Agents Are Expensive

Travel agents gain a commission when booking, so they typically don’t charge anything to their clients.

Better yet, some agents even have access to deals that aren't available to the public, so using a travel agent can save you money while also helping you get an amazing vacation experience planned by a professional.

# Booking Early or Last-Minute Yields the Best Deals

You don't always get the best deals booking super early or super last-minute.

It's best to book when you see a deal that fits what you're looking for, but pay attention to the cancellation or change policies at the time of booking in case you find a better price later.

# You’ll Get Seasick on Your First Cruise

Sea sickness on cruise ships seems to be a concern for a lot of travelers, but it’s rarely an issue for the majority of cruisers.

Cruise ships today are huge, they have stabilizers to decrease back-and-forth ship motion, and they navigate around bad weather, so most cruisers don't even notice any rocking motion on the boat.

# You Can Only Travel Before Having Kids

Many well-meaning parents and travelers are quick to tell future parents to get their traveling in before they start having kids.

But little ones typically travel extremely well.

# Clear Your Cookies Before and While Searching for Flights

The thought process behind this travel rule is that airlines raise prices for flights that they know you are interested in booking. Clearing your cookies would act as a reset and give you a fresh start when searching again.

While it may sound logical, it is completely untrue. Same goes for searching for flights in your browser’s incognito mode.

# Book Your Flights Early on a Tuesday for the Best Prices

While good flight deals can be found on Tuesday morning, there is nothing special about that time.

There is also nothing special about Tuesday.