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We all know that the airlines are getting completely out of control when it comes to their surcharges.  Not only are they constantly raising them up but the price to check a bag is absolutely ridiculous.  If you are a frequent traveler, I can probably already see that you are fuming over the raising of the surcharges, but I can tell you that there are ways that you can deal with them.

That is what we are going to talk about right here!  One of the first things that you want to do is set up email fare alerts for destinations that you are planning to visit.  You need to be flexible with your dates though as that is key to finding the best rate.

Next, shop around – do not just look on the airline’s website, there are a ton of other websites out there that can really make you save some money, so keep your eyes peeled.

Okay, so I have heard some crazy things in my time when it comes to traveling but I never – ever thought that I would hear about people staying at a hotel that makes you become and life the hamster life.  In my world, I go on vacation to get away from the constant wheel, but here, that is one of the amenities that this French hotel offers up.

This hotel is located in Nantes and is called the Hamster Villa.  It actually allows their guests to sleep in beds of hay dine on some grains and drink from a hamster water fountain – this is certainly the way to appreciate the way a hamster lives!

You also will be getting wi-fi as well as a TV for the human in you and you get it all for about $150.00 per room per night … what a deal!

Now that you know some of the airports that you should avoid if you can – if you have to fly into any of thee airports, let’s go ahead and talk about some of the things that you can do.

Firstly, make sure that if you have not booked your flight and want to avoid the crowds, consider flying into a smaller regional airport and then driving the extra miles to your final destination – as that is going to certainly help you avoid the crowds.

Next, make sure that you check into your flight online – even if you have to check your bags.  That way, you can be ready to get to your gate right away.  Whenever possible, make sure that you secure a seat assignment at the time of booking, it will help you in the long run.

The holidays are a very, very stressful time – I know that.  It is also the busiest time in the world for traveling.  If you are planning on traveling this holiday season, I can give you some tips and tricks that can help you avoid the crowds and make sure that you get on your flight in time.  Firstly – the busiest airports this holiday season, arranged by busy-ness for the season:

1.    Chicago O’Hare
2.    Los Angeles International
3.    Denver
4.    San Francisco
5.    Atlanta Hartsfield
6.    Boston Logan
7.    New York LaGuardia
8.    New York John F. Kennedy
9.    Newark Liberty
10.  Seattle Tacoma

Should you be traveling into one of those airports though, don’t worry, I am going to help you make your air travel as hassle free as possible!

Islamic Cairo may be a misnomer, as the area is not particularly Islamic, at least no more than the other areas of Cairo, but it is fascinating. It is culturally and historically rich. The Citadel is there, as well as the Khan el Khalili bazaar, the Al Azhar Mosque, the Gayer Anderson Museum, as well as the Cities of the Dead.

A trip to Cairo would not be complete without a visit to Giza either. It is considered technically separate from the city, but the two are deeply linked. If only for the pyramids, a journey there should not be avoided.