James A. Martin from PC World last week gave hot tip ideas on summer trips. Plain and simples, just as a techie would do them, they are just three but way more essential than any other new trip-adviser.
Here they are:
1. Shop for Gas Before You Go (crucial!)
2. Fly Through Smaller Airports, When Possible (time-savvy!)
3. Try a New Hotel Chain (fresh&cheaper!)
In addition, since we are mainly travel blog, here is small part of the article:
Airports serving smaller metro areas, or smaller airports serving large metro areas, are usually less crowded and hectic than large airports serving large metro areas. As a result, smaller airports are often much less stressful for departures, arrivals, and layovers.
Example: During a recent trip, my partner Nick and I flew into and out of the Richmond International Airport in Virginia. Upon arriving at the airport for our return flight, we briefly double-parked at an uncrowded passenger drop-off area in front of the terminal. We quickly unloaded and checked our bags with a curbside SkyCap.
Because there were no other travelers nearby, and the baggage check-in desk was so close to the curb, I was able to stand beside the rental car during most of our brief check-in process. (Airport security regulations around the U.S. prohibit leaving your car unattended except at designated parking areas.)
The entire baggage drop off/check-in process took under 5 minutes. And it was easier than having to roll my heavy suitcase from the rental car drop-off location back to the airport terminal.
Also, like many smaller airports, the Richmond airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the departure gates. It also has a free business center, with cubicle-style desks, chairs, and wireless and wired Internet access. Some desks even have a phone line for dial-up.
The downside: As airlines are increasingly squeezed by rising fuel costs and other pressures, they’re more likely to reduce flights into smaller, less-profitable markets. The supply and demand imbalance may cause flights via these airports to become more expensive.
Read the rest here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,146090/article.html
