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06-10-2008
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Flying With Children Six Tips for Making Your Child's Flying Experience a Happy One By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck Flying on airplanes these days is almost always a trying experience for adults. So what can parents do to make it a positive event for kids flying for the first time? Here are six tips to help make it a happy experience. Request Bulkhead Seats Even if you make your reservations online, call the airline, tell them you're traveling with children and request bulkhead seats. These seats offer more legroom and a place to put a small bassinet if necessary. Prepare Them Kids are curious about flying. If your child wants to know how a plane flies or what it feels like to fly, read one of the many books available that introduce flying to children. Pack Some Toys Be sure to pack a bag of toys and snacks to keep your child occupied during the flight. Include his or her favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Get There Early To avoid the stress of long lines at check-in and security, get to the airport early. Have some lunch or a snack with your kids. Maybe spend a few minutes at one of the play areas that many airports now have. If necessary, arrange for your airline to help transport you, your children and your luggage to the gate, or to help make a connecting flight. Avoid Ear Pain If your child has an ear infection, you may wish to consult your doctor before flying. But even without an infection, young children can experience an uncomfortable feeling of pressure in their ears because the Eustachian tubes in their ears are narrow. To help decrease or eliminate the pain, have your child chew gum or suck on hard candy (if older than 3) or, if younger, take a bottle (sitting up) or pacifier during take off and landings. Yawning can help as well. Stay Hydrated Flying in a plane can be like living in the desert - dry. Be sure your child drinks plenty of decaffeinated fluids (preferably water) during the flight. Not only will it keep them hydrated but it also encourages your child to keep swallowing, keeping the Eustachian tubes open. Recent Articles |
With the cost of food and gas prices reaching historic highs and an overall difficult economic time, Couples Resorts is especially proud to promote their Preferred Agency Program to allow travel agents to find some reprieve and earn more. With the improved program, registered travel agents have potential for more web exposure, more cash, and more free nights. ...More
Carnival Cruise Lines' 2,974-passenger Carnival Freedom, which was originally scheduled to operate six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on a seasonal basis, will now operate the program year-round, following the conclusion of its 2008 Mediterranean program in October. ...More
Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale was presented Green Lodging certification on June 5, 2008, and helped to launch a new program that will bring "green" back to Broward County. In an effort to be more socially responsible as well as green, Commissioner Ritter was presented a $500 check for Broward County Parks by Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale to be used towards native green plantings in the County's parks. ...More
What could be better than a trip to Hawaii? Nothing really, except saving on your trip to Hawaii! For summer vacations in particular United Vacations is offering some serious savings on packages booked by July 15, 2008 for travel June 15-August 31, 2008. ...More
Singer/songwriter JOHN HIATT returns to Chattanooga with his latest all-star back-up band, the Ageless Beauties. Hiatt will perform at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 pm (EDT) with special guest PAT McLAUGHLIN. The concert is presented by the Toyota Concert Series. ...More Briefly Balloons over Bagan announces a seven-day itinerary that incorporates three distinct landscapes of Myanmar (Burma) while traveling in a style reminiscent of the great days of luxury adventures decades ago. Don't miss ATHFEST 2008, Athens' annual showcase of local music and art. ATHFEST 2008 will be held June 18-22, 2008, in historic downtown Athens, GA, a town long renowned for its thriving music scene. As one of the most spectacular and fascinating places on Earth, Yellowstone National Park has attracted geologists, wildlife biologists and all manner of scientists for years. At the same time artists, writers and other creative types have been drawn to the park and its inspirational qualities. At the 14th Annual "Inn Key" Awards Luncheon, the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association selected the Hilton Miami Airport's Ross Fonseca as "2008 Outstanding Bellperson of the Year" for the entire city of Miami! Ross competed against approximately 25 other nominees from other hotels throughout Miami-Dade County and won a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and a beautiful plaque. Delta Air Lines this summer will offer customers hundreds of hours of movies, HBO, TV programming, music and video games through the world-class Delta on Demand available on more than 70,000 seats daily. |
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