1- TRAVEL DURING OFF-PEAK HOURS TO AVOID FULLY BOOKED AIRPLANES.
Although it often might seem so, not all flights are fully booked or experience delays.

ACCORDING TO NATE SILVER FROM THE FIVETHIRTYEIGHT NEWSLETTER, THE BEST TIME TO FLY IS BETWEEN 6 AND 7 IN THE MORNING. FLIGHTS SCHEDULED TO DEPART IN THAT WINDOW ARRIVE JUST 8.6 MINUTES LATE ON AVERAGE. FLIGHTS LEAVING BEFORE 6, OR BETWEEN 7 AND 8, ARE NEARLY AS GOOD. BUT DELAY TIMES INCREASE AND PEAK BETWEEN 6 AND 7 P.M. AND CAN EVEN ESCALATE TO THE 9 P.M. HOUR.

Another option is to travel very late at night, 10 p.m or later. Travelling during these off-peak hours will reduce the risk of delays and heavily booked flights, allowing you to arrive to your destination with peace of mind.

2- RENT A CAR AT THE AIRPORT.
Instead of using public transportation such as metros, trains, and taxis, try as much as possible to rent a car to maintain cleanliness. If you are visiting a neighboring country, self-drive if you can to avoid crowded airports and train stations.

3- AVOID BUSIEST TOURISTIC SITES.
Instead of going to the most popular beach in the area, choose the one locals to know and love. Going to the Maldives? Book at a hotel on a private island.

TRY TO VISIT THE OFTEN NEGLECTED CITIES OR LOCATIONS IN A COUNTRY INSTEAD OF THE CAPITAL.

Excited about visiting Switzerland? Try to avoid the most populated cities like Zurich and Geneva and instead book your stay in the Swiss Alps. If you are visiting a site that is truly unmissable, visit early in the morning before the crowds set in.

4- CHOOSE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
Instead of museums and indoor concerts, choose outdoor theaters or cinemas, hiking, cycling adventures, and diving whenever possible. If going on a group tour, try choosing tours with small group sizes. When searching on sites for tours and excursions, keep an eye out for the size of the group.

5- RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS
Do your research before choosing a restaurant or hotel to ensure that they are adopting the clean and safe protocols advised by touristic agencies throughout the world.

TRY TO OPT FOR OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS INSTEAD OF INDOORS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. BOOK A PRIVATE VILLA OR FURNISHED APARTMENT WHEN POSSIBLE THAT IS SELF CATERED TO AVOID CONTACT WITH OTHER GUESTS.

Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives offers gorgeous private villas on a secluded island for you to enjoy.