Travel & Tourism Getting things sorted before arriving at the terminal


by ANDY BURROWS - Date: 2007-06-19 - Word Count: 520 Share This!

These days, travellers are increasingly booking their flights and accommodation online due to the convenience and savings that can be secured. Besides, using the internet is usually much quicker than going to your nearest travel agent in person to get things booked. Best UK Airport Parking Deals

With all the important details regarding your trip already arranged, it is advisable to sort out those niggling little travel extras before you go, too. Again, the internet is the best place to plan ahead so that your trip is indeed a holiday and not a headache.

Travel insurance, for instance, can be quickly sorted out in a few clicks of the mouse by going to www.travel-insurance-discounts.com. Here you will see a simple search tool that requires the entry of just a few pieces of necessary information about your trip before you are shown a number of competitive packages that range from Standard to Essential Plus. Single trip travel insurance for holidays in Europe costs from less than £12. Full details are given onscreen, so you know exactly what your chosen policy can help you with in the event of a mishap.

With the Essential Plus package confirmed before your departure, you will be safe in the knowledge that even a plane hijacking, mugging or unfortunate loss of passport is provided for. Online Insurance Direct Coverage Similarly, if something comes up and you have to delay your departure or cancel your trip altogether, by paying just a small premium, you will be covered, saving you hundreds of pounds.

Clearly it pays to get all of this sorted out before you get on the plane, but there also other less obvious little holiday extras like airport parking which you can also plan beforehand and again, save money by doing so online. Visit www.save-on-parking.co.uk and you will be presented with a search option that will generate a quote in less than a minute. Simply input the airport of your departure, along with your flight times and the system will display a selection of airport parking options which are up to 45 per cent less than if you arranged things upon arrival at the terminal.

One of the lesser-known airport parking services that you can take advantage of is a meet and greet service. Patrons of this service are met by a representative when they drive up to the entrance of the departure terminal. With your airport parking prearranged, the meet and greet company will park your car for you. Contact them again when you land and your car will be waiting for you outside Arrivals.

By booking a service like this online beforehand, you will escape the necessary airport parking hassles at the airport and all for the price of a standard airport parking space or less, were you to leave arrangements until the last minute.

The internet has made all manner of products and services that much more affordable and considerably more convenient to purchase. In terms of holidays, this now translates to just about every detail of your itinerary, from flights to the easily forgotten extras like travel insurance and airport parking.


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