We may be expecting snow in some parts of the country this weekend, but in other parts of the world they're prepping for the onslaught of tourist season. With my own summer holiday only a matter of weeks away, I'm already picking my outfits out and stocking up on suntan lotion ready to spend a week doing little other than sipping cocktails by the pool. Although once you touch down at your chosen destination the joy is free-flowing, inevitably the journey to get there is somewhat troublesome. If you've ever rushed to the airport, forgotten something essential, spent the flight feeling uncomfortable or ruined the first few hours of your much anticipated holiday trying to find the car hire desk, then you need my top tips for ensuring you fly absolutely stress free. As someone that often travels a lot for work as well as pleasure, I feel I've got the process nailed and know how to minimise any discomfort or potential problems. So read on and be holiday ready...
LEAVE PLENTY OF TRAVEL TIME
I hate the feeling of being rushed, or not having the time I need to stock up on pre-flight essentials and duty free. Worse still, I absolutely hate that gut-wrenching sensation you get when you think you're going to miss your flight/train/boat. (After experiencing this in New York a number of years ago and googling the prices of other flights while sitting in a traffic jam outside of JFK, it's not something I want to repeat any time soon!) It sounds simple, but leaving plenty of time to get...