Flyers from Heathrow, for example, often have to set off extremely early in the morning to make a 09:00 flight. Even passengers who live in the centre of London have to get going at an unreasonable hour. Along with the worry that you won’t wake up on time, it is not surprising that many people complain of lack of sleep the night before their holiday.
Experts warn that driving when tired, especially when in a hurry, can be deadly, as detailed on the British government’s research and public information site on car safety at http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk. Drivers are advised that tiredness is one of the main contributors to road accidents, along with drink-driving and using a mobile phone when in control of a vehicle.
A viable and increasingly inexpensive alternative to getting up early to make your flight is to stay at a hotel in or near the airport the night before. By staying at an airport hotel, you can avoid the hassle of rushing around the morning of your flight. There are great deals available on accommodation, many of which also include airport parking. Heathrow Airport Hotels
Take a look at www.airport-hotel-discounts.co.uk for a choice of hundreds of airport hotels in and around terminals across the UK. You can also add the option of airport parking to the overall package to get an extremely competitive deal. For a quick online quote, just input the necessary travel details including the airport you will be flying from and the date you want to stay in an airport hotel.
If you are flying from Heathrow, for example, there are over 20 hotels in the vicinity of the airport to choose from within a varied price range, some offering the option of long-term parking for the duration of your holiday. With an airport parking deal, your vehicle will already be housed in a car park ready for collection upon your return.
With an airport hotel, you can arrive the afternoon before you fly, check-in to your room and enjoy the many facilities available at places like the four-star Heathrow Hilton with its leisure club and swimming pool. Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel’s restaurants before a peaceful night’s sleep in the knowledge that you are just a few minutes away from the terminal building on foot. Even get a wake-up call for your early flight for 100 per cent peace of mind.
Aside from the added convenience and safety of such an arrangement, staying at an airport hotel is the perfect way to start a holiday and indeed extend a break by one day. If you decide that you do not need a bed before you fly, it is still possible to arrange airport parking online beforehand with deals that reduce the price which you would normally pay on arrival. Airport Parking Heathrow
Go to www.save-on-parking.co.uk/heathrow.asp for a look at the many airport parking options available for the world’s busiest airport. In just a few clicks, you will be able to choose between different deals, including a meet and greet service in which you’re car will be conveniently taken from you at the terminal as you arrive and then deposited back to you outside Arrivals as you get off the plane.
Make a booking now and confirm payment by credit card so that after packing your suitcase, you will be certain all the other little details are already taken care of.
Andy Burrows reviews hundreds of travel websites and writes travel-related stories and frequently flies out of Heathrow and he prefers to stay in an airport the day before his flight.
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