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Cheap Holidays in Spain
When you book with On The Beach, cheap holidays in Spain are dream holidays in Spain too. We offer fantastic value holidays. |
Costa Brava Holidays
The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Catalonia in Spain. Costa is the Catalan and Spanish word for 'coast', and Brava means 'rugged' or 'wild'. |
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Travellers all need help with luggage allowances and packing tips to be well prepared for their journey. Here, using our guide on baggage, luggage allowances, security tips and packing tips, travellers departing Glasgow Airport will be well prepared. |
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Preparation Guide - packing tips, luggage allowances ... |
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To ensure a good trip, ensure you are prepared. With this comprehensive guide on security tips, packing tips, baggage and luggage allowances you can eliminate any last minute worries. Here's how (and it's easy!)
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Helpful advice, and tips on leaving your house 'home alone', this area of the Airport Information site will give you peace of mind as you set off for your flight and a few weeks away from it all.
Protect your home whilst you are away with these easy to use, mostly free tips on home security. It's bad enough returning home to food that's gone off in the fridge, or a dead pot plant, but a burglary is even worse.
Be aware that almost half of all break-ins happen when a flat or house is left empty...
- Cancel your newspaper, milk etc. deliveries so they don't pile up on the doorstep
- Don't order goods that need to be signed off, such as recorded delivery. These items will be returned to the post office, after which they will be returned to sender after one week
- Re-arrange appointments for your return
- Ask a friend, good neighbour or local family member to visit your home occasionally to move post from the doorstep and water your plants
- Discard or use up any perishable items in your fridge
- Make sure, as an extra safety precaution, all your electrical items are switched off at the mains
- Save money and energy by turning off your central heating and hot water in the summer months. Or, lower your thermostat and alter your time controls for central heating time if you are travelling in the winter
- Should your pets be being looked after by friends make sure they have met plenty of times before you leave them together. Or, if they are having their own holiday in a cattery or kennel make sure you pack their favourite toys and a few special treats
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We all love going away on holiday but how many of us race out of the door, neglecting to make sure our home is properly secured?
Our home and contents are our most valuable assets, full of sentimental value and memories - priceless, in fact. So make sure you protect it by using our top 10 tips below. After all, almost half of all break-ins happen when a flat or house is left empty for a long period of time.
These tips are cost effective (most are free) and all are easy to apply.
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Top Ten Security Tips |
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1. Automatic Lighting |
Automatic light timers make your home look lived it, and what's more they confuse any potential burglars monitoring your home. |
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2. Post |
Arrange for built up post and free newspapers etc. to be collected from your doorstep on a regular basis by a friend or good neighbour.
Did you know that Royal Mail operate a service called Keepsafe, your mail will be kept for up to two months while you are away. |
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3. Deliveries |
Don't forget to cancel any deliveries such as milk or newspapers! A real give-away that you aren't at home. |
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4. Baggage Tags: |
Leave writing your home address on your luggage label until the last possible moment on your return flight. Otherwise, anyone handling your luggage will see where you live, and know for a fact that you are away! |
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5. House Checking: |
Ask friends, family or neighbours to keep an eye on your home for you whilst you are away. Not only will it confuse any burglars monitoring your home but it will also look lived in if cars are parked on the drive. Also, ask them to open and draw curtains in a variety of rooms.
You could also ask them to water your garden and house pot plants!
With the same people who are looking after your home, make sure they have your contact details in case of an emergency. |
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6. Neighbourhood Watch: |
Visit the Neighbourhood Watch scheme's website at www.neighbourhoodwatch.net to find out more, and if they have a scheme running in your area. |
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7. Valuable Items: |
If you have very important documents or possessions it's worth giving them to trusted associates to look after, or you could ask your bank to store them in their safe until your return.
TVs and DVDs etc. are very appealing to burglars so make sure they aren't visible from outside!
Double check that your home and contents insurance is up to date and that it adequately covers your needs - it's best to double check should the worst happen. |
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8. Alarm: |
You may need to make a neighbour a key holder for any alarm systems you might have fitted in case the alarm goes off whilst you are away.
And of course, make sure your alarm is set when you leave your property. |
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9. Outdoor Storage: |
Many of us have expensive bikes and power tools in our sheds and garages - consider bringing them into the house whilst you are away. |
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10. Locks: |
Do a round robin of all windows and doors to ensure they are all locked securely. |
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Many local police forces offer home security checks that give good suggestions on extra home security contact yours should you require additional assistance. |
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Luggage Allowances - packing your bags ... |
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All airlines have luggage allowances - however these do vary from airline to airline. In most instances the weight allowances are noted on your flight ticket. What's more, you also need to consider any items you may have been intending to pack that might be restricted or prohibited. All airlines follow a strict protocol of security questions.
For those passengers wishing to take large items of luggage that will exceed the weight allowance it is worth contacting your Airline to find out their policies regarding hand or hold baggage allowances.
Likewise if you are travelling with outsized, large or bulky items of luggage, check with your airline in advance of travel so you can abide by any procedures they may have. Alternatively contact your travel agent.
The maximum weight of an individual bag is 32kg (70lbs) or less for most airlines. If your bag weighs more than this, you will need to re-pack your luggage into smaller bags (and the chances are you won't have smaller bags) so that the weight is distributed more evenly. Any weight that is over will either have to be discarded or a fine will need to be paid.
Needless to say, by checking in advance what your luggage allowances and weight restrictions are you can save a lot of time, money and embarrassment at the check-in desk.
With tight security control airlines will ask a series of questions - this is a directive from the British Government. The level of questioning will vary from each airline but do allow plenty of extra time for check in.
Detailed information on hand luggage and main luggage restrictions and security can be found by visiting the Security section of this website |
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