|
|
| Travel and Leisure Information |
|
|
|
|
How To Deal With Airport StressNeil Stelling Your flights booked, and now its airport time. Airports can be stressful places nowadays, and these tips are designed for stress reduction... * Leave home early Airport stress starts the moment you leave home. Dont sit in traffic watching minutes tick away. Aim to arrive at the airport two hours early usually required for International flights. Then if theres traffic delays, youve still got plenty of time. * The check-in Line Now youve arrived, next steps check-in. Usually, theres multiple lines you can choose from. Which looks quickest Maybe the longest line is quickest Heres a couple tips. If you see lots of families and children in a line, avoid it. By the time theyve found all their tickets, and sorted their luggage jumble, theyve taken twice the time of a couple or single person. Look for a short check-in line thats not easy to see. Look at each end of the check-in aisles, and maybe theres a valid check-in hidden by a pillar, that few people see. Happened to me just recently, and cut a half hour off my check-in time - a half hour I spent relaxing in the bar. * How long to walk from lounge to gate Maybe I should publish a guide to walk-time at different airports ! Ive walked anything from 2 minutes to 20 minutes after a call to Gate. Ask at check-in. Its an important question. When that screen flashes Go to Gate, its much less stressful if you know how long youll take to walk there. All your good work of stress-reduction goes down the tubes if you walk 5 minutes and then realize your gate is way the other side of the airport terminal. Sometimes you even have to go through more security, or another passport check, and find a line waiting there. I once travelled out of Spain, and this exact same thing happened. A long passport control line stood between me and my gate, where departure was scheduled just 15 minutes later. Luckily myself and 5 others decided to go right to the front and explain the situation - no one objected to us going thro first. But try to avoid this un-necessary stress by checking in advance. * Invest in the Executive Lounge If you travel often you might get free entry to an airport executive lounge. If not, you can often pay a small amount to use it. The ideal low-stress airport experience begins in the executive lounge. Away from all the airport hustle & bustle, relax with free drinks and nibbles. Read a newspaper or magazine and youre soon in just the right, relaxed frame of mind for your journey. * Nervous Dont feel embarrassed to be nervous. A lot of people are nervous of flying, but you know its much safer than your car journey to the airport. If you cant use an executive lounge, then theres a couple other options to reduce your stress. Try shopping ! Yes, retail therapy can help take your mind off your nervousness and stress. No need to buy anything - just wander around looking... Follow the above tips and youll have a relaxed and stress free airport experience, all ready to enjoy your vacation or business trip. by Neil Stelling B.Sc, MBA
Discover some of the best cheap airline tickets deals on the internet. Go ==> http://www.cheap--airline--tickets.com ** Attention eZine editors / Site owners ** Feel free to reprint this article in its entirety in your ezine or on your site so long as you leave all links in place, do not modify the content and include our resource box as listed above. If you do use the material please send us a note so we can take a look.. mailto:articles@digilectual.com
| | | | RELATED ARTICLES A Hiking Guide to Easter Island by David Stanley Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and Ill probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long youll find nearly a thousand ancient Polynesian statues strewn along a powerfully beautiful coastline or littering the slopes of an extinct volcano. Getting there is easy as Easter Island can be included in the Oneworld Explorer airpass introduced on http://www.southpacific.org/air.html , and a fine selection of inexpensive places to stay and eat await you. How To Enjoy Croatia 1. Why Croatia Why Not Stay At One Of The Top All Inclusive Resorts When You Need To Relaxe! All inclusive resorts are the best getaways for people who want to relax and enjoy the serene nature. The destinations are spread out all over the world. A lot of those depend on the qualities, price and ultimate extravagant fun. Sandals resort which includes Jamaica, St. Lucia, Bahamas or Antigua that has been voted world’s Leading Honeymoon resort for six years in a row. Here you can engage in every land and water sport such as water skiing, scuba diving and an impressive fitness center. When comes to dining, there are extraordinary restaurants to choose from. Breakfast In Hong Kong All people in the world know the importance of eating breakfast and every country has their traditional breakfast for its people. English people have their fried eggs, beans, bacon and mushrooms. Pakistan people have their chapattis. Chinese people have their noodles or congee. Do You Make These Car Rental Mistakes Cheap car rental deals are spread all over the web.But not all are good deals.Theres a few thing you must look out for... or your cheap car rental deal might work out a lot more expensive than you planned ! Top of the Mountain: The Masters, Augusta, GA If you’re a stockbroker, the center of the world is New York.If you are a commodities trader, it’s Chicago. India on the Rails If life is a journey than, in India at least, it chugs along on two parallel steel lines… the railways. No reference here to the local trains of Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, where citizens spend a substantial portion of their waking hours commuting increasing distances within ever expanding city-limits. Indiana Jones and the cave of John the Baptist The discovery of "the cave of John the Baptist" not far away from Jerusalem was a great journalistic drama. Archaeological news easily lights the imagination. Remember the movie series of Indiana Jones. Is it true that John the Baptist began to baptize his followers in this cave Let us go over the facts, and find out. Highpointing: It’s Not Just For Mountaineers Mount Sunflower, Kansas. Ebright Azimuth, Delaware. Hawkeye Point, Iowa. Hoosier High Point, Indiana. Malaysia - Essential Visits Located in South East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south, Malaysia achieved its independence from British rule on the 31st of August 1957. With a population of approximately 23.5 million 58% Malays, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians and 10% others, Malaysia is rich in differing cultures and traditions. The uniqueness of Malaysia is that all these differing religions live alongside each other in harmony and peace. A Great Motorcycle Ride in Mexico: Queretaro. A beautiful ride across cities and places named World Heritage by the Unesco, through an splendid protected natural area and ending in a surrealistic garden by artist Sir Edward James. Just keep reading... Mexicos Riviera Maya:The New Caribbean Vacation Hotspot Travelers who are looking for a fantastic all-inclusive resort destination that is priced far below most tropical destinations in and around the Caribbean should look into Mexico’s Riviera Maya.This area has fast become a very popular tropical vacation getaway for travelers from around the world.The Riviera Maya is located on the Caribbean side of Mexico and encompasses the stretch of coastline ranging from about 5 miles to 60 miles south of Cancun. Visit Walt Disney World in Style Is your image of Walt Disney World one of sleeping in motel-style accommodations and dining on hamburgers as you roam the theme parks Well, it’s time to change that picture. Instead of a chain motel, how about an African-style lodge or a resort with the sophisticated ambience of an exclusive yacht club Instead of chicken fingers, how about Potato Wrapped Florida Red Snapper with a Creamy Leek Fondue, Basil-Crusted Rack of Lamb with a Ragout of Spinach, Shitakes, and White Beans, or Grilled Buffalo Top Sirloin with Sweet Potato Hazelnut Gratin and Sweet Onion Jam No question about it, Walt Disney World offers an abundance of amazing themed resorts and superb restaurants that are perfect for the sophisticated traveler. Here are some of the best experiences to indulge in while touring Mickey Mouse land: What Can Roses Do For You Today In the past millennium, it has been ordinary to see roses and their depictions being one and the same as attractiveness and grace. This is evidenced in writings as far back as Shakespeare and probably further, demonstrating that roses have long been known as attractive and elegant. Obviously, the modern economy and most of todays business world has caught up with this notion, and has appealed to the concept of roses being the essence of loveliness, and often, even brought about this conviction. While this is not completely improper, roses have obviously become exceedingly pricey in the past few years. Florists have come into the market, and on a few holidays especially conceived for the sole purpose of exchanging greeting cards and roses, florists are able to pull in at least $75 for a dozen or so roses. Roses, while not cheap, have become a necessity for formal events and nice occasions; weddings being the best example of such. So what is the answer What is the cheapest way to get roses for a formal event Rose petals just might be the answer. Cheap Tickets and Discount Airfare. Finding the best deals for cheap tickets and discount airfare has just become easier. In the past, if you wanted to find cheap tickets and discount airfares you had to contact a travel agent and explain where and when you wanted to go. They would do some research and eventually get back to you with a deal. Well, not anymore! Why a Cruise Vacation is a Dream Holiday Thinking you could use an escape from the wintertime blahs, maybe even that dream holiday youve been thinking about for years A Caribbean cruise vacation is the answer! What makes a cruise your dream holiday, you ask Well, put simply, a cruise combines all the elements of a dream vacation into one blissful trip. There is ALWAYS something to do, no matter your age or interests. Whether youre on your honeymoon, vacationing with the family, or spending quality time reuniting old friends, a cruise is guaranteed to fulfill your dreams. The Intellijeune Factor Helps Relocation Decisions Many people with a desire to live overseas have difficulty in deciding where to go and are sometimes in search of help in making their decisions. Cultural and other activities frequently play an important role in the decision making process. One useful parameter to consider when deciding on where to live and work, I term the "Intellijeune" factor. The $30 K Wedding Alternative Thwart wedding bell apprehension when you explore your nuptial options. Costa Rica: Land of Natural Wonders Costa Rica is a small country - just 75 mi/120 km separates the PacificOcean from the Caribbean Sea at the narrowest spot - Costa Rica stillhas some of the most diverse scenery in the world. Its coasts have bothsandy beaches and marshy swamps, while its interior is dotted withvolcanoes, dense with rain forests and abundant with unusual flora. Solving The Murder at a Murder Mystery Party If you are invited to a murder mystery party you have the chance to act out the role of your favourite detective - whether its Miss Marple, Sherlock Holmes or Inspector Morse. |
| home | site map |
| © 2005 |