Christmas Travel Tips

There are only a few days left until Christmas! Crazy, right? Millions of people will be hitting the sky this holiday season to travel and visit friends and loved ones. Prepare to save your sanity with these four survival tips:

1. Reserve your parking in advance. Since you and millions of others will be traveling this holiday, it is important to reserve your Airlines Parking Airport Parking in advance. Reserving ahead will often save you money, and certainly saves you the stress of searching for a spot last minute. 
2. Pack light. We know, you might be going somewhere cold and may need to bring heavier clothing. Don't fall into that trap! Do a simple online search for packing tips for winter travel and you will be all set. Carrying on your bag will save you tons of time and you wont have to worry about your bag ending up in a different city than you are. 
3. Avoid wrapping. Those pretty presents you spent hours wrapping? TSA might find them sketchy and may have to unwrap them to check the contents. Avoid wasting hours of work by simply wrapping any gifts when you arrive at your destination.
4. Eat something. Low blood sugar sucks. Being hangry sucks. Getting upset for no reason isn't great either. Staying hydrated and keeping your tummy full can do wonders for your sanity this holiday travel season. Pack a few healthy snacks and leave for your flight on a full stomach. 

How to get to Detroit Airport

Trying to find our Detroit Metro Airport parking location is super simple! Follow these easy directions and if you have any questions, contact us! Don't forget to make your free online Detroit Airport parking reservation from our website, or right here from our blog! We look forward to seeing you soon! 

From the West: (I-275 and US 23); Ann Arbor and Flint
Take I-94 East towards Detroit and exit 198. Take the second ramp at Merriman Road North. Airlines Parking is on the right side of the road – the first entrance past the traffic light.

From the East: (I-94); Detroit and Windsor
Take I-94 West towards Romulus and exit 198. Take the second ramp at Merriman Road North. Airlines Parking is on the right side of the road – the first entrance past the traffic light.

From the South: I-27 (Toledo)
Take I-94 ramp towards Detroit Metro Airport and take exit 198. Take 2nd ram at Merriman Road North. Airlines Parking is on the right side of road, first entrance past traffic light.

Cheap Detroit Airport Parking

When you arrive at our Detroit Airport Parking facility, we only require a few short minutes to check you in AND shuttle you to the airport? How easy is that?! You can expedite the process even further by making a free online reservation via our Airlines Parking Website so your parking space will be guaranteed upon your arrival. Online reservations are never required, but are always recommended! We strive to make your Detroit Airport Parking process simple and easy for you. When you arrive at our facility, all you have to do is:

• Check-in at the counter
• Allow driver to load your bags
• Take the shuttle to the airport
• Arrive at curb side stress free!

5 Tips for Traveling as a Graduate

Graduation is just around the corner. Many times, grads love to celebrate their accomplishments with a trip or vacation of a lifetime, before they settle into a full time job. If this sounds like you or someone you know, check out our list of travel tips just for grads:

1. Don't be afraid. This is our #1 piece of advice! Jump feet first into your life long dream. You already accomplished graduation [whew!], now it's your turn to have fun!
2. Research your options. Do you know what WOOFing is? Never heard of Airbnb? Maybe it's time to do some research into all the alternatives out there. Traveling somewhere fun and new doesn't have to be a financial burden. Have the credentials? Why not spend a semester in South Korea teaching English? 
3. Save your pennies. No matter what option you choose, travel is going to take some money. Do the hard part now while you finish up school. Take on a few extra hours at work. Eat dinner at home for the next month and forego your daily Starbucks. A penny saved is a penny earned!
4. Get the most bang for your buck. Sure, places like Italy and the UK are popular destinations, but that also makes them expensive. Why not consider Thailand, Belize, or Cambodia? At many of these destinations, you are able to eat on $10 a day and can receive a massage on the beach for just a few bucks! What's not to love?!
5. Wait just a few months. Summer is often the busiest and most expensive time to travel. If you spend a few more months at home and leave for your trip in say, September, you will be able to score fantastic deals! 

Already booked your flight out of Detroit Metro Airport? Don't forget to make your Detroit Airport Parking reservation with Airlines Parking. Congratulations to all of the new graduates! 

Save Big Bucks and Take a Mini-Moon!

Spring has officially arrived, and wedding season has started picking up speed! For many couples, the wedding is lovely, but spending quality time as newlyweds on a honeymoon just can’t be beat. After spending big bucks on the wedding and reception, taking an exotic three-week long honeymoon right after the wedding just isn’t feasible. A growing trend called “mini-moons” or “honey-weekends” means that you can have your cake and eat it too. Consider a shorter, cheaper vacation, right after the wedding, until you save up enough money to go all out! Depending on where you live, here are some honeymoon weekend ideas we recommend:

·         Relax on a Cruise. If you live within driving distance of a cruise port, consider a discount weekend cruise. Vacationstogo.com offers extremely discounted cruises at the last minute. Cruise vacations can be found for as little as $290 for a four day cruise on a four star ship!

·         Fly somewhere close. Leave your car in the hands of Airlines Parking and search online for discount airfare. Just taking a plane somewhere will make the destination feel exotic. Tip: Make sure your flight is non-stop so you don’t waste precious time on layovers.

·         Snag a deal on a fancy hotel. You don’t have to leave town to feel like you are away on vacation! Search discount websites such as groupon and pamper yourselves to a few nights at a beautiful hotel in your town or the closest city.

·         Discover your hometown. If your budget is really tight, you can have a splendid “staycation” right in your own backyard. Pick up a city guide and check out local attractions you and your spouse have never done—a new museum, botanical gardens, a far flung outlet mall etc. Doing things you both have never done will be a bonding experience in the same was a traditional vacation.

If your “mini-moon” involves flying to a nearby destination, make sure to make your free online reservation with Airlines Parking to ensure the lowest rates on Detroit Metro Airport parking.