(NAPSA)—Accordingto a recent survey from the Travel Industry Association, Americans’ confidence in travel is inching upward. While committed to returning to their normal routines, many are concerned about the upheaval in the regular rules of the road. However, a little advance planning can makeall the difference in your journey. As a leader in guest reward programs, and with years of experience helping its members have a more enjoyable travel experience, Hilton HHonors has compiled the following tips to help make the return to travel as easy andstress-free as possible: Consider splitting your hotel stay between the city or suburban area you are visiting with one night at an airport hotel. That way, you won't have to leave quite as early for your flight. In somecities it is also possible to go to the airport, check in your luggage, then take the shuttle back to the hotel to relax for a few hours before your flight departs, dependingon security regulations at the airport. of Hilton HHonors, travelers earn Points & Miles regardless of their transportation methods. Check with hotel housekeeping to see if they have any of the personal items that you may have Chae S forgotten or did not bother to bring dueto luggagerestrictions. Transportation to and from airports varies at this time. Many Sef a| S 27 SS ene iS advance). The hotel’s business center can ship documents or luggage homeas well. When you arrive at your hotel room, take a minute to look at the emergency exit information on the back of the door and walk the route from your room to the exit. Be aware of your surround- ings and know howto leave safely just as you would in your home, office or on an airplane. Use the extra wait time atairports to take care of things you vice. When staying at a hotel, ask wouldn’t normally have timeto do. Some larger airports have hotels right inside the terminal with a variety of services including fitness cen- vide. Many properties have 24-hour retail shopping, full-service salons, e Manyairlines are cutting costs by eliminating or reducing meal ser- at check-in what services they pro- food service and they are happy to ters, banking services, meeting space, andof course, rooms where you can airport hotels within the Hilton Family of Hotels offer park and fly options. Some properties offer spe- cial overnight rates with parking, which is a great option if you have an early flight. Rates vary and as always it is best to call in advance to reserve a room. Hilton HHonors is a guest reward program that gives frequent travelers a faster way to earn the rewards they want most. Enrolled members can earn Points & Miles for the same stay, at nearly any rate, a benefit unique to the Hilton Family of Hotels called Double Dipping. Points & Miles are available at participating Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels. Travelers may enroll online and receive a 1,000-point bonusby vis- package meals to go. To avoid luggage hassles at the airport, ship your excess suitcase or other bags to the hotel nap, showeror watch a movie. Most of these properties provide day rates. If you have a business meeting or trip scheduledfor a destina- iting www.hiltonhhonors.com. Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can madereservations at the hotel in call aheadto see if they are offering any incentives to travelers who Website or by calling thetoll-free ahead of time via Federal Express or UPS (provided that you have tion that is not too far from home, enroll in the program bycalling 1800-HHONORS. Reservations also can be madeeither on the HHonors HHonors number.
