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How to survive the long, looooong lines when you travel this summer

Here are some expert tips to navigate record crowds and skip the lines

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Christopher Elliott
Jul 06, 2025
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If you feel like you're spending more time standing in line than on vacation, then you've probably been traveling this year.

And I'm sorry to break it to you, but it's about to get worse. Much worse.

This summer, travel is expected to hit record-breaking levels, with airports, attractions, and even once-quiet destinations bursting at the seams.

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