Rachel Dube
| Special to USA TODAY
Missing bags, long wait lines expected for Europe travelers
The U.S. dollar is strong in many destinations inspiring more Americans to travel internationally this summer.
Damien Henderson, USA TODAY
Add ample time to your plan for Heathrow arrival and departure.Establish a strategic plan to visit popular sites to avoid crowds.Snag discount passes, like the Visitor Oyster travel smartcard, to save money on attractions and transportation.
The international travel boon, after most countries lifted COVID-era restrictions, coupled with a favorable euro have made London one of this season’s hottest travel destinations.
As travel agents have told USA TODAY, those heading to Europe this summer should leave themselves plenty of extra time to account for lines and to avoid checking a bag if at all possible.
Geoff Heal, professor of Economics at Columbia Business School said that while we’re seeing a travel surge now – since people are desperate to get out – it will drop away later in the summer into fall.
To navigate crowds and really explore London, here are four tips from travel experts to maximize your time in the city.
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