Zions Park Information...

For those traveling to Zions National Park, the park's shuttle system will resume operation on March 21st. The shuttle system is required to be used during the peak periods to the amount of congestion that was occurring in the a park. For more information see the National Parks Traveler Blog.

Travel Agencies...

Here is a video that explains some of the reasons that despite the internet, you may still want to use a travel agent.

I would recommend that anyone who is new to traveling, or is not comfortable with the internet consider book using a travel agent.

When looking for a travel agent I would highly recommend shopping around. Find one that seems interested in what you want to do, that asks lots of questions before suggesting something. If you go into the travel agency and the person starts telling you about all kinds of wonderful places without asking you any questions of the things you like to do, run, run away because they are just trying to make a sale and don't care what is best for you.

While some questions may seem pointless, the good travel professional will ask these questions to find out all they can about you, to find you the best vacation for YOU.

Traveling with a Laptop?

Here is a nice article that gives you suggestions on traveling with a laptop.

The first item is the suggestion never to check it. I will agree with this 100%. I would never think about checking my laptop since I have spent way too much money on my laptop to worry about what the people in check baggage is doing to it.

When I travel by plane, I carry my laptop in a backpack bag. This way when I go to the restroom and other places I can carry it on my back and do not have to set it down avoiding the fear of a grab and run theft.

Take a look at the article for other great ideas.

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