| Everyone loves beach holidays! So let's look at a few | | | | to find your gate. |
| wonderful locations to consider - Miami Beach, Hawaii, | | | | - Arrive at the gate early with your boarding pass and |
| or the Fiji Islands. This is especially ideal with the | | | | e-ticket receipt. |
| Christmas holiday upon us. The little ones can dig in the | | | | - Keep an eye on the gate display screens that most |
| sand and splash in the lapping waves. The older ones | | | | Airlines have in most airports. |
| can swim, get a tan, or just relax. The inquisitive types | | | | - Listen closely for announcements at the gate. It might |
| can explore for sea life, tide pools, and driftwood. The | | | | be important stuff. |
| warm breezes and natural beauty of the beach | | | | Traveling with kids is always a challenge. They may be |
| anywhere are invigorating and restorative. Any trip, | | | | even more excited than usual and impatient when |
| however, can bring discomfort if you do not plan well. | | | | knowing they will soon be enjoying a beach holiday. |
| Here are things you can do to make your beach | | | | Make sure they have cool water bottles and healthy |
| holidays easier, safer, and more meaningful. | | | | snacks to munch. Try a simple airplane game to help |
| In many parts of the world, people head for their | | | | the time pass quickly. Many kids like looking for letters |
| beach holidays in the Air. | | | | of the alphabet on signs. If several people get involved, |
| Before Your Trip | | | | it can be quite fun. |
| - Check your itineraries for seat assignments and | | | | With beach holidays particularly, there is always a |
| make any ticket changes you need. | | | | need to provide for skin safety. Be particularly careful |
| - Handle any special needs you might have before you | | | | about being in the sun for long stretches of time |
| get to the airport. | | | | between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Use a sun block with |
| - Check to make sure the contact information the | | | | a high SPF rating and replace it after getting wet or |
| Airline have for you is right. | | | | drying off with your towel. The towel you choose can |
| - Take care of passports, visas, and any important | | | | make a difference too. Thick towels get heavy and |
| papers you might need as early as possible. | | | | tend to trap a lot of sand. You may find you prefer |
| - Most airlines have an online check-in tool and | | | | thin towels at the beach. Wear sunglasses to protect |
| self-service kiosk to avoid long lines at the airport. | | | | your eyes and some sort of foot protection to keep |
| - Know the check-in requirements for your airport. | | | | your feet from being burned on the hot sand. |
| - Know the requirements for the security checkpoints | | | | With a little preparation, your beach holiday can be |
| for your destination. | | | | enjoyable and problem-free. When you arrive home |
| - Check security checkpoint wait-times and allow | | | | you will be relaxed and refreshed. It won't belong until |
| plenty of extra time for busy holiday periods. | | | | the kids will be shouting, "We're ready for another |
| During Your Trip | | | | beach holiday! |
| - Check the display screens and monitors in the airport | | | | |