Holiday Travel Tips from ShopAtHome.com

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Over the hills or through the woods, no matter how you plan on getting to Grandmother's house this year, ShopAtHome.com's holiday travel tips will make planning your holiday vacation a little easier on you and your wallet.



Getting There

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Whether you've seen pictures of crowded airports on the news or experienced them first hand, it's no surprise that Thanksgiving to New Years marks the busiest long-distance travel period of the year. The Internet is the most popular – and easiest – way to research and plan your family's holiday trip. If you're unsure of your travel plans, check out online travel agencies – like Priceline – for last minute packages and flight specials.


A whopping 91 percent of holiday travelers drive to their destination during the holiday season. If you’re planning a long trip, make sure you have a restful place to stay to break up the trip! You’ll be sure to find a Motel 6 on your route, plus kids stay for free!


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Planning Your Trip

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Planning your holiday vacation will be made easier with these helpful tips.

  • Remember to pack a camera – It's cheaper to purchase film and memory cards for your camera in advance than in touristy cities or smaller towns. Check out Snapfish when you get home to get free shipping on Digital Photo Frames +50 FREE Prints for New Customers unitl December 31, 2009 plus get 10% Cash Back.
  • Research – spending a little time may prevent you from spending more money. Check out Web sites such as Hotwire.com or CheapTickets.com to find the best deals.
  • Be flexible – Travel on off-peak days like Tuesday and Wednesday and avoid major holiday travel days like the day before Thanksgiving or Christmas. If your dates are really flexible, consider bidding on a flight at Priceline.com. You could save up to 40% on flights.
  • Consider flying in to smaller airports - Think Burbank, instead of LAX or LaGuardia, instead of JFK. This will give you additional scheduling and fare options.
  • Take "additional charges" into account – Some airlines charge for snacks, drinks, checked bags and even pillows. Take these charges into account when you are searching for your flight.
  • If you see a good fare, grab it – Waiting can cause rates to increase, or flights to sell out. Don't wait to book flights - once you find a bargain, make sure to check your flight regularly to ensure that nothing has changed.
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Staying There

Maybe Aunt Lizzy snores, or Cousin Jimmy talks in his sleep. Perhaps your cheeks are a little too tender after one too many of Grandma's pinches, or more likely, your sister's house is just a little too small for that many people. Whatever the reason, booking a hotel near your family's house for the holidays may not seem like such a bad idea. Book in advance at Holiday Inn Hotels and you could save 20% on your early reservation.


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Travel Tips

Knowing that holiday travel brings inexperienced and infrequent travelers to airports, the Traffic Security Administration has put together holiday specific 3-1-1 information to make security check points a breeze. For more detailed information, check out TSA's Web site.



The 3-1-1
  - Liquids, aerosols & gels must be in containers 3 ounces or less
  - Items must be put in a 1 quart, clear plastic zip-top bag,
  - Only 1 zip-top bag per passenger.

  • Do not wrap gifts. If a security officer needs to inspect a package they may have to unwrap your gift. Please wrap gifts after arriving at your destination.
  • Apply 3-1-1 to gifts. Food items such as jams and salsas, or gift items, such as lotions and snow globes – even if they are in sealed gift packs - will not be allowed through the checkpoint unless they are in containers three ounces or less and in the passenger's one quart zip-top bag.
  • Know what's prohibited. A gift you plan to bring in your carry-on bag might be on TSA's Prohibited Items list. Check the list before you leave.
  • Arrive on time. Give yourself time and be prepared - you must have a boarding pass and valid government photo ID to enter the security checkpoint.
  • Dress the part – check all metal items – from coins to keys and jewelry, and wear shoes you can easily take off – you'll have to to walk through security. Jackets and bulky sweaters may be screened also, so if you need one, make sure you can take it off quickly.
  • Be considerate and save jokes for after the checkpoint. Please follow directions. Belligerent behavior, inappropriate jokes and threats will not be tolerated, and will result in delays and possibly missed flights.
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