Read how your Thanksgiving might be different below.<\/p>\n
Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n AAA<\/a> predicts more than 53.4 million people expected to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. This is up 13 percent from last year, the highest single year increase since 2005. Orlando, Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale are among the top destinations for travelers.<\/p>\n With international travel reopen, expect longer wait times at the airport. AAA suggests planning to arrive 2 hours prior to your departure for domestic travel and 3 for international travel.<\/p>\n Most travel by car over Thanksgiving. \u00a0AAA<\/a> recommends having key components checked such as battery, fuel system, tires, brakes and fluid levels before hitting the road. So, when is the best time to leave? Roads are most congested after noon on Wednesday. The most ideal time to travel is in the morning or after 9pm.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Closed?<\/strong><\/p>\n A majority of stores are closed on Thanksgiving. This year, some stores that usually remain open have decided to shut their doors for the holiday. Walmart is closed as a way to say, \u201cthank you,\u201d to their workers. Target is also closed after receiving a positive response to the move. Other locations that are closed include:<\/p>\n Banks<\/p>\n Government offices<\/p>\n Grocery stores- Aldi & Publix<\/p>\n Best Buy<\/p>\n Costco<\/p>\n Home Depot<\/p>\n Macy\u2019s<\/p>\n Simon, one of the largest mall operators in the US.<\/p>\n TJ Maxx<\/p>\n US Post Office<\/p>\n Winn Dixie<\/p>\n Check out this list from a local \u00a0CBS<\/a> affiliate to see additional closings. Also, check with your local stores before heading out, some might be open for selected hours.<\/p>\n For a list of open stores, check out the following from Good Housekeeping<\/a>.<\/p>\n County parks and most county boat ramps are open.<\/p>\n \u201cThanksgiving is a great time to express my gratitude to our wonderful independent agents and their staff for their hard work this year. Thank you for making GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> a success. Also, a big thanks to all our customers. It is our honor and pleasure to serve you and your families, \u201csays Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are looking for reliable homeowners insurance<\/a>, give us a call today.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-Travel-Forecast-Graphics_total_1200x630-1024x538.png\")
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