Just when you thought it was safe to go through security....Day 2 of a 5 day trip to Phoenix brought the news of the newest restrictions to carry-on luggage. No gels, liquids, etc. Thankfully my conference was in Phoenix not London. A quick mental check reassured me that all those items were already residing in the “big” luggage. My next area of concern was for my most precious cargo-my new Mac book and omni-present iPod. Shampoo I can toss, but a Mac book, no dice. After scouring various sites, it was evident that the heaviest restrictions were for travel within and to/from Britain. My husband, who was joining me for the weekend, was still advised to arrive 2 hours early. He had lots of quality time with himself as he waited by the gate for 115 minutes. Granted, he was traveling at 10pm at night out of Minneapolis/St Paul.
We had 3 great days in Phoenix/Sedona before departing for the Twin Cities. Not wanting to tempt fate, we arrived at PHX 2 hours early. Another 115 minutes to kill. This is why the top item on my packing list (even before the aforementioned “fruits”) is a good book. Thankfully, the PHX airport has Free WiFi. Just find a seat near an outlet and plug-in. If you’re a movie buff, check out InMotion Pictures in Terminal Four of Phoenix Airport. They will “rent” DVDs that can be returned to participating airport locations or mailed back for a fee. Have entertainment, will travel.
By the way, for all you word game “fanatics”, Pop Cap offers a Mac version of Bespelled…its called Bookworm. Check it out.
If you want to know more about traveling to Phoenix or anywhere else on the planet, email me. I’m a travel consultant from Minneapolis that loves to travel and have been helping clients plan and book fun travel for over 12 years. I'm all about the details and providing great service.
P.S An iPod is an indispensable tool for getting through the gauntlet of beggars in Beijing and Shanghai.
We went to China in March...good stories to tell....even better tips to share!
