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Family Day – Spring Break – Travel Ideas and Beyond!

February 15, 2012 No Comments

Wow, it seems like the holidays just ended and now Family Day and Spring Break are upon us. Time to make some plans in a hurry. Even though Canadian winters can be a long, time passes by quickly and before you know it is time to take a break.

There are just so many options but so little time. Need some inspiration? A recent survey show that sounded top destinations Canadians love to travel to are:  New York City, New York, Orlando, Florida, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Who doesn’t want to escape the snow and cold to warmer climates?  The vitamin D supply is running low, so why not go and soak up some naturally in sunny Florida or Arizona?  Dipping your toes in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico is enough to cure some of those winter blahs.  After all, Family Day is about getting together, reconnecting, enjoying each other’s company – time away is a perfect solution.

I remember old family vacations. My mother was a school teacher and my dad had a knack of trying to teach us historical facts, that may or may not have been true.  However, it was more about being together for a few days and enjoying the time together.

So, if you are planning that special Family Day vacation or Spring Break, enjoy every minute and don’t get started off on the wrong foot with your family.  If you are making that trip across the U.S.-Canadian Border to the Detroit Airport, you already know what a hassle that can be.  The wait to cross the border alone can be over an hour.

No one, and I mean no one, wants to ride in a car with cranky kids in backseat asking how long  before you go through the border.  Then, you need to drive on over to DTW, find a parking space, wait for the shuttle, go through security again, then… wait for the flight.  And, you are doing this on a couple hours sleep.

Instead, why not book a park, sleep, and fly package at a hotel near the Detroit International Airport.  You stay the night before, after, or both.  Included in the package is a night’s lodging, parking for the duration of your trip and a ride to and from the airport terminal on the hotel’s shuttle.  All this for one low price.

Check out our website at ParkSleepFly.com.    We offer several hotels that service DTW.  The rates are reasonable and you can leave for your Family Day vacation or Spring Break rested and relaxed, even if the kids are keyed up.  Start your trip off right and stay the night before your flight!

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You Can Be Responsible for the Angels on the Plane

October 6, 2011 No Comments

It is ten o’clock at night and the kids just fell asleep. In just 5 more hours you must get the kids up, get them dressed, stuff them in the car and drive to the airport. You have about 2 more hours of packing before you can take a short nap before heading out. You already know the flight from St. Louis to Los Angeles to visit family is going to be a disaster. The kids will be grumpy, you will be sleepy, and every one’s nerves will be short.

Turning the Sleepy Head Grumps into Flight Time Smiles

Imagine a different way to travel. It is 8PM and the kids are exhausted and sleeping. They played in the swimming pool for about an hour after supper and were ready for a great night of sleep. Your bags are already packed, sitting in the corner ready for the airport. Instead of needing to get up at 3AM you can sleep in until almost 6AM and still have time to grab some donuts, fruit, or other food before heading out.

The difference in these two travel mornings is where you choose to sleep. When you stay at home you have extra morning travel time to the airport. You put off getting the bags ready. Your kids pretend it is just another night and do not get to sleep. When you choose to start your trip the night before at an airport hotel the difference is shocking plus saves you money.

Staying Overnight at the Airport Hotel Saves You Money?

Yes, you save money while starting your trip on a better foot. The difference is in your airport parking bill. When you choose one of the sleep, park, and fly packages from the La Quinta Inn St. Louis Airport you can stay overnight, have a free breakfast, use the airport shuttle, and leave your car parked for 30 days for well under $100. You cannot park your car at the airport for two weeks for that small price.
Now ask yourself a serious question. Do you want to save money and have angels on the airplane? Or do you still prefer to have little monsters and a morning rush to the airport? The decision is up to you.