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Tips for Air Travel During the Holidays

The airport can be a stressful place at any time of year, but with so many travelers preparing to jet-set during the holidays, it can be downright dreadful. Keep your cool with these tips for air travel during the holiday season: Book Airport Parking Early Securing a parking spot well in advance of your trip is important not only for availability, but also for parking spot location and sometimes even overall cost. Arrive (Really) Early Give yourself plenty of time to check in, check luggage, and go through security. It’s always better to be lounging at your gate than sprinting…
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PACKING GIFTS FOR HOLIDAY FLIGHTS

It’s one of the busiest seasons of the year for air travel, and chances are, you’ll be traveling with gifts. Incorrectly packing gifts for holiday flights can cause slowdowns at security checkpoints and potentially ruin your careful and loving wrapping job. These tricks will help you tackle your luggage woes and glide through long security lines. 1- DON’T WRAP IT UP Although TSA allows wrapped gifts in carry-ons and checked bags, if they spot something suspicious it might be opened. It’s generally better to wait until after your flight to wrap packages. 2 – USE GIFT BAGS Rather than worry about TSA opening…
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Destination Alphabet

Let’s go back to travel school with a destination alphabet! Follow along to learn some fun facts about some of our favorite destinations. A IS FOR ALASKA B IS FOR BAHAMAS C IS FOR CARIBBEAN D IS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC E IS FOR ECUADOR F IS FOR FIJI G IS FOR GALAPAGOS H IS FOR HAWAII I IS FOR ICELAND J IS FOR JAMAICA K IS FOR KENYA L IS FOR LONDON M IS FOR MEXICO N IS FOR (THE) NETHERLANDS O IS FOR ORLANDO P IS FOR PERU Q IS FOR QATAR R IS FOR ROME S IS FOR…
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Tips for a Smooth First Day of Vacation

You’ve spent months making arrangements for your upcoming vacation. The flights have been arranged, the transfers booked, and the excursions selected. You’ve strewn clothing around your bedroom making decisions about outfits, reserved your pet’s spot at the local animal care facility, and packed your carry-on bag with love and care. You have checked and re-checked your pre-travel to-do list, working with your travel agent to ensure you are prepared for your vacation. And now travel day is here, bringing with it a fresh wave of stress. Keep the preparedness momentum going with our tips to have the best first day of vacation…
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Traveling to and from Montego Bay, Jamaica

Don’t let the excitement of jetting off on a luxurious and relaxing vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica become overshadowed by the stress of travel days. We have some tips for your arrival and departure to ensure that you’re able to get there and get home as seamlessly as possible. Before Leaving Home Before leaving home, visit the official government website to complete the Customs and Immigration form, also referred to as the C5. Each traveler will need to complete this form, including children. This necessary step can be completed 1-2 weeks before travel, and we’ll remind you when and how…
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