Like most of us, I try to avoid layovers for the usual reasons including potential delays. But sometimes they’re simply unavoidable, especially if you’re taking off from a smaller airport.

Shivani Vora reports that some travel experts like Jaclyn Sienna India are determined to make the most of this predicament by incorporating it into her trip’s itinerary. Ms. India actually makes a layover into a side trip. Here are some of her recommendations:

PLAN LAYOVERS STRATEGICALLY: Have a more diverse vacation.

RETURN TO YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATIONS: Choose one experience that you’ve enjoyed before.

A DAYLONG LAYOVER WORKS, TOO: Eight hours or less layovers are doable.

MAKE YOUR STOP AN AFFORDABLE ONE: Some airlines have promotions that encourage longer layovers.

For more info, click HERE. Let us know if you have other tips as well!