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Travel Advice

We have been parking cars for 25 years, providing the best value top security car parking service. From the very beginning we have striven to constantly improve the service we provide which is why we've created this handy travel advice section. Once you've decided where and when you need airport parking you can take advantage of our how-to guides on everything from golf baggage allowances to how to entertain the kids during your journey.

Deciding how much time to leave for checking-in at the airport is one of the most common concerns when travelling abroad. There are a lot of factors to consider such as the queues at the checking-in desk, making your way through security and getting to your departure gate. Each airline has slightly different rules so we've compiled a guide to the checking-in policies of some popular flight operators leaving from the UK.

Getting through airport security can be a stressful experience especially if you don't know all the rules and regulations on what can and can't pass through. Our guide takes you through the liquids, sharp and dangerous items and large and special items to be aware of. It also offers some useful packing tips so you can prepare in advance and breeze through the security gates without worry.

Going on holiday with your family is a wonderful and exciting experience that will leave you with lots of great memories. However, preparing for this time can be stressful especially with babies and toddlers. Our travel planner looks at what to pack, things to consider when researching and booking family holidays and some top tips on how to keep toddlers and children entertained on the flight.

Pets are part of the family too and we know that you'll want to keep them happy whether you're planning on taking them away with you or leaving them at home. Rather than worrying about where and where isn't pet friendly or whether you need a pet passport, read our tips on avoiding quarantine, transportation, what to do when you reach your destination and advice on leaving your pet in the UK.

If you want to ensure that your golfing holiday is more hole-in-one than triple bogey our guide to golf baggage allowances makes the rules on bag size, bag weight and even the destination you travel to and from easy to digest. The golf baggage allowance table we have created compares the golf baggage policies of the 12 major airlines helping you understand and calculate the additional cost to your golf travel. The one thing we can't do is improve your handicap!

There's a lot to consider when planning a ski holiday and the cost of accommodation, equipment hire, transport to and from the piste, lift passes, transfers and flights can mount up extremely quickly. To help keep costs down we've compiled some advice on how to make your ski holiday more affordable.

All of the things you need to consider when travelling such as packing, getting to the airport and catching your plane on time can lead to stress. However, travel stress can be more easily managed if you put the right plans in place. Our guide offers advice on planning a holiday, what to do the day before you travel and how to relieve stress when flying. Your holiday starts here!