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Finding Airport Parking

If you're looking for airport parking in London, whether it's for Gatwick parking North Terminal or at another location such as Heathrow, your best bet is to get online and search for parking operators to find the best combination of availability and price. Believe it or not, one of the best places to start is through a tour operator like Thomas Cook. When you book through their 'Extras' range, they promise a high level of security at the parking facility with such features as security patrols, entry and exit barriers and floodlighting. On top of that, they offer a price promise with the best airport parking prices, along with a waiver on amendment fees (up to 24 hours prior to arrival) and no credit card fees. Find out more about their airport parking services, here - http://www.thomascook.com/holiday-extras/airport-parking/gatwick-north/ Another way to search for airport parking services is to use a search engine to find local parking agents. For instance, type ...

5 Tips for Getting Through Airport Security Faster

With increased security measures due to bigger alarms in our national safety, it has made it harder than ever just to make it to our airport gates. In the old days, we would simply walk through minimal security without having to take off our shoes or put our laptops in a separate bin - not to mention all the other personal effects that we carry with us through the gates. On average, the time it takes us to get through airport security has risen by almost 30 minutes in only a decade. Due to TSA's restrictions, it has made travelling a challenge, but we can't put all the blame all on TSA, because they are doing the best to protect us. Yet, there are a number of ways we can help to make the process a lot easier. Here are 5 tips for getting through airport security faster. 1. One of the biggest ways to make it easier for you, and everyone else waiting in line, is to not wear too many accessories, especially metal ones, if you know you will be getting on a plane. Make sure to t...

5 Tips for Keeping Kids Entertained at the Airport

Airports are a necessary part of travel from time to time. Many think of them as a sort of purgatory that comes before the heaven of a vacation. Of course, this analogy is particularly apt because sometimes we get stuck in the airport for unfair periods of time. Sometimes, this even happens when our kids are with us. There are few things worse than a restless child at the airport, and knowing how to keep your little ones entertained can be a seriously useful thing. Thankfully enough, it's not as hard as you might have thought. We'll talk about five surprisingly easy strategies that will help you make sure you don't have to deal with any cranky kids while you're waiting for your flight. 1. Don't Forget the Snacks. Bring food, no matter what. If you let the kids' tummies get empty, their blood sugar will start to drop and things will get irritating quickly. Not only will eating give them something to do (and make it so they can't talk for a little bit), bu...

Car Parking Options at Heathrow Airport

When it comes to parking at Heathrow, there are plenty of different options available to suit a wide range of budgets and personal preferences. Firstly, on-site car parking is one of the most convenient options, given the car park's proximity to the terminal. You can book direct with the airport which often represents the best prices, but bear in mind that availability quickly runs out and as space becomes limited, the prices continue to go up - so if you want to book close to the terminal,

5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Airport Parking

Big trips are very exciting, but they also come with a pretty huge amount of preparation and planning. They're expensive, too, and when you find yourself preparing to take off on a giant adventure, there are a lot of moving parts that you're going to have to make sure get taken care of properly. As those expenses start to pile up, it can be nice to feel like you're saving money in just about any way that you possibly can. It just so happens that there are a lot of ways that the savvy traveler can shave a few bucks off just about any trip. One of the best places to save some money is on the always-expensive airport parking situation. We'll talk about five great tips that'll help you avoid spending money that you didn't really need to part with in the first place. 1. Have a Friend Drive You. It never hurts to rely on the kindness of your closest pals to give you a ride to the airport. If you know you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, an...