How to Move Holiday Gifts and Packages Safely

The holiday season is all about gift-giving, but showering your loved ones with presents can become challenging if you are traveling for the festivities. As Orange County’s premier moving and storage company, we are the experts when it comes to the safe transportation of precious items.

We would be delighted to share our expertise about moving with holiday gifts. If you need to transport fragile packages this December, keep reading. Below, you will find our best secure gift moving tips to help you keep your presents safe this holiday season.

Use a Shipping Company

Traveling with lots of gifts and packages is not ideal. Your holiday presents will take up room in your suitcases and may break or get lost in transit. A better way to ensure that your loved ones receive their gifts this year is to enlist the help of a shipping company. You can use UPS or FedEx to ship several gifts together, which will be more efficient and more cost-effective. There are many benefits that come with using a shipping company to deliver your holiday gifts, including:

  • Convenience
  • Useful Tracking Information
  • Insurance Options

Consider Buying Online

If you are traveling for holiday festivities this year, consider purchasing your gifts online instead of wrapping and packing them yourself. This will be much more convenient for you and will increase the likelihood that your belongings will arrive in one piece. Stores and shipping companies have the training, experience, and resources to ensure that even delicate and breakable items remain safe during transport. If you are considering purchasing gifts online, we do recommend that you shop early. The holidays are busy for everyone, including retailers, and waiting until the last minute to order presents online can be risky.

Ship to a Local Store

Have you considered shipping gifts to a local retailer and picking them up once you arrive at your destination? Many stores offer this option, which is excellent if you are shopping at large-name businesses with lots of locations.

Pack Gifts Carefully

Sometimes, the best option is to simply carry your items with you on an airplane or in the car. This can be especially good if you don’t have many gifts to bring with you and if you have enough room in your suitcase. If you are going this route, we recommend packing items very carefully. You can wrap more delicate items in bubble wrap (or in blankets, linens, or newspaper). It can also be a good idea to save the wrapping for after you have arrived at your destination, so don’t forget to bring gift wrap and tape or gift bags with you!

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Alex Moving & Storage is proud to be the top provider of high-quality moving solutions to clients in the Orange County area. If you have a relocation planned, you can count on our skilled team for comprehensive services and unbeatable customer support.

Whether you are moving near or far away, our local and long-distance movers are at your service. We guarantee that we will take excellent care of you (and your things). Contact us today to learn more and get a free moving estimate.