New Year, New Sales

Happy New Year to you all! In honor of the New Year there are fresh new price reductions for select products. You might be able to find something new to make sure you keep your New Year's resolutions.

Business Trips For A Parent Could Be A Vacation

For those parents who have to travel often for their job, their business trip can be a nice mini-vacation. Even though business trips usually consist of meetings, deadlines, and many unanswered e-mails, the time after work can be used for relaxation. On these mini-vacations a parent can use this time to eat at nice restaurants and get in some uninterrupted reading down. But after a long day working, the best thing might be being able to go to sleep at a reasonable hour and getting to sleep soundly through the night.

Of course one of the hardest thing about going on a business trip and leaving your children behind is that you will miss them and they will miss you. Depending on the length of the trip there are a few things that can make the separation easier. One of the easiest ways to keep in contact with your kids is to call or e-mail then. Another great idea is to leave notes for your children, maybe one for everyday that you'll be gone. These are just a few ideas; use your own judgment, and don't feel guilty for enjoying your mini-vacation.

Long Layover? No Problem!

Something that all travelers have to be prepared for while on their adventure is a layover. Weather the layover is planned or if its because your flight is delayed, a layover is something that one should always be prepared for. There are some things that can keep you occupied while on a layover. Of course your choice of activities will depend on your location and the length of your layover.

Somethings that can be done on a layover:

• Walk around the airport
  

• Buy gifts for friends and family
  

• If you know someone in the city, visit with them
  

• Find a fun new restaurant
  

• Check out some local tourist spots
  

• Partake in some form of physical activity
  

• If you don't want to leave the airport, spring for a day-pass to the Admiral's lounge
  

• If you do plan on leaving the airport, make sure you are back in time for your next flight, and remember, you will have to go through security again
  

Find Yourself On The Open Road

The book Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert has been on the New York Times bestseller list for almost a hundred weeks. This non-fiction book is about one woman who is traveling to find herself. Another great book about finding one's self while traveling is On The Road by Jack Kerouac. These are just a few of the more popular ones, there are many more out there, and most likely, there are many stories that are just waiting to be put into print.

If you have ever dreamed of becoming a writer, or you just don't want to forget about the wonderful time you have on your trip, the best thing to do is to take a travel journal with you. Journaling is a great way to remember your trip and it can also be a great tool when you are re-telling your tales to your friends or colleagues.

When keeping a travel journal, make sure to keep it with you at all times. Write about your surrounds, the people you meet and the activites that you participate in. Also, don't forget to write about how these things make you feel. You never know, once you get back from your trip, you might find that you have learned more about yourself that you thought ever possible.

Getting Through Security

When going to the airport for your impending trip, the best thing to do is prepare yourself for long lines. There might be lines checking in for your flight (although now, you can check in for your flight from home) and checking luggage. Additionally, there are usually long lines at the security check points.

The following are some ways that will help get you through security check points a lot faster.

• Pack your carry-on bag smartly
  

• Make sure clothes are folded neatly

• Tie up cables and cords
  

• Remember you'll have to take your laptop out of your carry-on
  

• Remember the 3-1-1 rule

• Make sure to have your boarding pass and ID out
  

• Wear comfortable shoes which are easy to remove
  

• Remember you'll have to take off your coat as well
  

• Make sure you are calm and courteous to the TSA workers (think before you speak)

Hopefully these hints and tips will help you get through security faster and make your next trip less stressful.

Delta to Offer Wi-Fi On Flights

Today Delta has launched Wi-Fi capabilities on six of their planes. The new system, which Delta entitled "Gogo" will allow travelers to enable their Wi-Fi on their electronic devices. Now passengers will be able to surf the internet, send and receive mail, and instant message with their friends and co-workers. Gogo will be available for $9.95 on flights that are three hours or less and for $12.95 on flights more than three hours.

This Year's Must Have Travel Accessory

One of this years must have accessories for travel is a luggage scale. This device can help when it comes to avoiding those pesky airline fees for overweight luggage; and what better way to avoid this fee than to know how much your bag weighs before departing for the airport.

One of the best luggage scales currently on the market is the Travelon Stop and Lock Luggage Scale (pictured above). This luggage scale is compact and will not only weighs your luggage but can measure it too, thanks to its retractable measuring tape. 

Following are how much airlines charge if your luggage is over the weight limit: