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Whether you have taken air flights for business, or vacations and holidays, you may have lost luggage or know someone that has. Here are a few travel tips that can help you reduce this risk.

It is estimated that more than a million bags are lost by commercial airlines each year in the United States alone. How much luggage that get lost in the whole world is anybody’s guess. Here are some tips that may help you recover your bags if they are ever lost.

Attach two or three tags with your name, home address, and phone number to the handle and the zipper-pulls of each bag that you are checking. There is less of a chance that all of the tags could get torn off during transit. You should make sure that you have removed any old airline tags that are still attached to the luggage you’re checking as they could confuse the baggage handlers.

Also, you should place the same contact information, including a copy of your itinerary and destination address inside each your bags. Then, if they do go astray and are found in time, it’s possible that they could be forwarded to your hotel.  Read more...

It is all to easy for a holiday with children to feel more like a relocation than an actual rest. Holidays should be, and can be, about having a fun and relaxing time.

A bad flight can leave even the calmest of parents distraught. Apart from wishing that you had never left home, you know that there is a chance that the flight home may be just as bad.

Below are our vital tips to not only survive, but also to enjoy your air travel with kids.

1. Be Organized – It is important to make sure that you are super organized. If you can’t find something you need you will be more likely to get stressed and will hence become less tolerant. Invest in a suitable bag with compartments which will have a place for everything and keep everything in its correct place.

2. Food – Only take snacks which you know will be a success. Decide in advance what snack foods you are taking and don’t give them similar foods for a couple of days before, so they are extra special. Be sure to have a good mix of treats, protein and bulk foods. Treats for bribery, protein to stop a hunger meltdowns and something bulking like cracker biscuits which, no matter how much they eat, they can’t make themselves sick!  Read more...

DRG Property Services offers many housing options such as townhouses, condo’s and regular homes at rates that are affordable for many families. You can save money too by going on vacation during the “off season” such as after Labor Day. The kids are back in school and the traditional vacation season dies down dramatically and you can take advantage of the great weather well into the fall season.

To save on food rent a place that has a kitchen and bring or buy your own food. Most of DRG’s properties have kitchens and by doing this reduces money spent in expensive restaurants. This could really add up quickly depending on the size of your family.

Rental car companies typically run out of economy cars and will offer an upgrade to a mid-size car. If they don’t, be sure to ask. Make your reservation on line for the best rates and save even more money.

If you are flying into Orlando, book your reservations on-line at least 2 weeks in advance. Check around and see who is offering the best rates and always check for any restrictions. Travel agents may also be a helpful resource to use at this time.  Read more...