Travel Tips for Turkey Day Travel and other Holidays

November 21, 2011 No Comments

If you are like me, you peruse articles and websites for tips on just about anything.  Today, I have gathered some of my favorite travel tips to reference before one of the largest travel periods of the year.

  1. One of my favorite travel tips is to stay overnight in a hotel the night before my flight, of course.  I’ve done this several times, since I live a distance away from the airport.  I can rest the night before my flight, park my car at the hotel, hop on the shuttle and fly off on my trip in a better state of mind.  I didn’t have to fight the airport traffic, look for a decent parking space in the over crowded airport parking lots and then, deal with carting my luggage to the shuttle stop.
  2. During the holidays, arrive at the airport two hours before your boarding time.  With long security lines, you may need extra time.
  3. Bring snacks.  You may carry food through security, but drinks are not allowed.  You may fill your bottle up with water after you have past the screening area.  Stay hydrated during your trip.
  4. From the TSA Website: 3-1-1 for carry-ons = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
  5. Leave your gifts unwrapped in your carry-on baggage.  The TSA will inspect and ruin your pretty packages.
  6. Travel light to avoid baggage fees.
  7. Print your boarding pass before you get to the airport.  You can go straight to the security line if you aren’t checking bags.
  8. Don’t pack your chargers in your checked bags.  You may need them if you get stuck in the airport.
  9.  Kids under 12 are no longer required to remove their shoes, but you should wear slip-ons to get through security quickly.
  10. And, another one of my personal favorites – noise canceling headphones!  I love them.
  11. Patience.  It goes a long way.
 

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.

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Parking Problems and their Solution

June 30, 2011 No Comments

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Free Airport Parking! Don’t Pay For Airport Parking.

June 7, 2011 No Comments

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