Vacation Network News on KMOX - St. Louis
Saturday June 24, 2006

1. Open – Summer Vacation Travel
                      Sending the kids alone on the airlines to visit relatives.
   A. Contact the airlines early to verify their rules and requirements. You don’t want to be surprised at check-
        in needing something you didn’t think of.
   B. Book them on flights early in the day, if there are delays you don’t want them stuck somewhere on a  
       diverted flight and having to overnight somewhere alone in an airport hotel.
   C. Be sure that the relatives on the receiving end are early to pick them up so that they don’t have to set in  
        an airline office while the agents call repeatedly and get ready to send them back to you on the next flight.
   
2. If you are a rollercoaster speed freak get ready to plan a visit to the “Rollercoaster Capital of the World” Cedar Point near Sandusky Ohio. Home to sixteen operating coasters including several of the tallest and fastest ever built. Some reaching speeds of 120 miles an hour – plus.  www.cedarpoint.com
   
3. Tom Parsons from www.BestFares.com go to the Best Fares web site and enter KMOX in the story search box on the left side to see the list of today’s special fares.
   
4. All inclusive resorts in Jamaica are very popular. We interview a
               representative of one of the largest operators in the Caribbean Super     
               Clubs and their Breezes properties.
           http://www.superclubs.com
   
5. The Louie List – Traveling with pets
   
   A. First ask is it the right choice for you and your pet? Will your cat really enjoy a week with Grandma and her dog?
   
   B. If you decide to take them also take the things that will help them feel at home-Bedding, Water dish, Food bowl and any special toys.
   
   C. If you plan to fly to your destination check on the airline requirement early, many of them have changed due to mergers and unruly behavior by other pet owners trying to beat the rules!
   
   D. If you go by car be very careful about leaving your pet alone in the vehicle in many states it is illegal due to extreme heat or cold. Get the AAA Booklet on Pet Travel Tips.
   
   E. There are many more chances on vacation to get separated from your pet. Be sure their ID tag is on their collar and temporarily put your cell phone number on one as well.