This lesson will help the novice or experienced traveler avoid potential travel problems, which will allow the traveler to have a pleasant journey.
That would be the equivalent phrase.
Besides the usage above, there is another use of "allowing for" which means to consider something or a condition when one makes plans.
"Allowing for traffic at this time of day, you should be able to get to the airport in one hour."
or
"It's rush hour now, so if you want to get to the airport at six o'clock, allow for traffic."