How To Find an Affordable Airport Parking

Choose an Off-site Parking Space

For those taking a trip abroad, you can drive yourself to the Heathrow airport and back. You just need to leave your car nearby. Now, airport parking can be expensive especially if you’ll be gone for an extended period.

If you’re flying from Heathrow, choose an airport parking service outside the airport. Here, your vehicle will be under 24/7 surveillance for your peace of mind.

Keep these below tips in mind while you search for the best parking space for your vehicle. What’s more, whether it’s a long-term parking service or just a day or two, Merry Parking has what you need.

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Helpful Travel Tips for Business Travellers

From the look of it.. its very exiting! You get to travel to destinations which you would not have dreamed. All the bills and expenses are taken care of! Its like a paid holiday! If you ask a frequent business traveller he or she may not share the same thoughts.

Staying in and out of hotel rooms, getting adjusted to different time zones can be a hassle. Going through airport security checks are not really fascinating, when you do this quite often. Most of the time, you are required gather information about the destination and the surrounding.

A glamorous image comes to our minds when we think of business travelers. However, in real life, business travelers suffer from sleep deprivation, stress, and illness because of the weakening of the immune system. The decreased health of them affects business results negatively. We have created a list of tips to make business travelers suffer less:

We really hope these tips for Business Travellers will help you…

• Always keep a travel checklist (since you fly frequently , its better to print this on a thick paper)
• Have one go-to piece of luggage that always works, no matter what kind of trip you’re taking.
• Pack less than you think you need.
• Bring clothes that are in dark colors.
• No time to iron your clothes, then pack the shirts in dry cleaner bags.
• Pack only versatile pieces of clothing.
• Always use a trunk lock
• Exchange your money into local currency.
• Make a note of the time difference. Add your new destination to smart phone app.
• Charge all your devices the previous night. That include your power-pack.
• Take appropriate electrical plug adapters.
• Eat and sleep right.
• Take C vitamin supplements.
• Always keep an energy bar in your carry-on bag.
• Prebook your Meet and Greet Heathrow airport parking. If you are frequently flying out then contact Merry Parking team for a business account. We understand the value of time and the importance of your trip. Heathrow Meet and Greet airport parking is the most easiest and the efficient.

• Here are the Heathrow Airport Meet And Greet options

  Meet & Greet Heathrow Terminal 2
  Heathrow Meet And Greet Terminal 3
  Heathrow Meet And Greet Parking Terminal 4
  Meet And Greet Heathrow Terminal 5

Luxury Travel for Less

You heard about Luxury Travel. You have seen other people going on Luxury Travel, thanks to social media. Have you wonder or say to your self “If I am rich..I could have done the same”.  Well.. who says you need to be super rich to go on a Luxury holiday.. Hope this guidelines will help you to plan your holiday with all the best of everything.

Choose a Cheap 5-Star Destination

When you look for a destination, think of a nation first.  Select a nation where your money purchases a considerable measure. At that point discover the luxury experience inside it. If you thinking of North America then scratch that idea and consider Central America.

If  Europe is your destination, the east is certainly less expensive than the west. Consider Budapest, Hungary; Prague, Czech Republic; or Krakow, Poland. Consider nations like Slovenia, Croatia, or Romania. Venture to every part of the border of Western Europe as opposed to the middle. Destinations that are more remote from the middle have a tendency to be more affordable.

Go-Less Central and Less Touristy

Capital city of any country is expensive and far more commercialised as well. Governments may have implemented rules for minimum charges or they would have implemented city taxes. Even the local community may have come to agreements to maintain a standard rate for every thing. By remaining outside the city you can get a genuine experience of it country life.

In less popular tourist area, you will probably get more for less amount of money.

Choose the Destination That Has Cheaper Flights

The direct flights are much cheaper than getting to your destination via connecting flights. Therefore look for destinations which has direct flights from your airport. Spending less on your flights will help you to increase your budget to spend on hotels, excursions and indulge your self in Luxury items.

Watch for the Deals around You

Whether its flights, hotel accommodation set alerts to receive the deals and sales promotions. Hey you can always save more on your meet and greet airport parking Heathrow with Merry Parking! But you can get further discounts by subscribing to our News letter or following us on social media. Either its Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, G+ you can stay tune for the airport parking deals.

9 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIPS, WIMBLEDON

WIMBLEDON

Source : http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/wimbledon/540/overview

OLDEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD

The Championships, Wimbledon was first held 125 years ago in 1877, Wimbledon, London. The first champion, Spencer William Gore was chosen from a group of twenty-two male competitors. The All England Lawn Tennis club and Croquet Club is the place the tournament take place.

LAWN TENNIS

Source : Wikipedia

Wimbledon is the only tennis tournament from the four major annual tennis tournaments known as the ‘Grand Slams’, to be played on grass. Grass surfaces are the best for faster games of tennis. The Lawn Tennis name was originated at this very same place.

WIMBLEDON PLAYER OUTFITS

world number one ranking tennis player, Andy Murry

The players should wear plain white, nor other color. In the nineteenth century players wore plain white long-sleeved shirts
and trousers. Women players wore full-length corseted white dresses and hats.  Around in 1930s female players started wearing Shorter skirts, shorts and sleeveless tops which were much easy and comfortable. Today, the players get a lot worthy(millions) sponsorship deals with sportswear giants. Traditional colors for the ball girls and boys were Green and purple but it has changed over time.

WHO HAS WON WIMBLEDON THE MOST TIMES?

On mens tournaments Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and William Renshaw are tied with 7 Wimbledon titles. Martina Navratilova, retired with 9 Wimbledon titles, the highest among women.

NO TENNIS SUNDAY

Wimbledon’s first Sunday is usually an off day. This is another unique factor of the tournament. None of the other major tennis tournaments have an off day. But they broke the tradition in 1991, 1997 and 2004 due to the rainy weather.

BROADCAST RIGHTS IN WIMBLEDON

BBC is the host broadcaster to the tournament while they hold an agreement extended in 2016 to 2024. They have broadcasted the Wimbledon tournament in television for 80 years while in radio broadcasting it counts up to 90 years. In addition BBC first broadcasted the event on  June 1937 as a radio broadcasting. See the TV coverage and schedules for 2017 tournament.

WORLD WARS WERE NOT GOOD FOR TENNIS

World War I(1915-1918) and World War II (1940-1945) were harsh times for England. Therefore  the All England tennis club cancelled the tournament during those years.  Actually Nazis attacked the Centre court in October 1940 and it is said that at least 16 bombs hit the area .

RUFUS, THE HAWK

Source : Wikipedia

London and Wimbledon are famous for pigeons and it’s the same with the tennis court also. Harris hawk named Rufus is employed to prevent interference from pigeons.While pigeons are food for Rufus’s kind, his handlers train Rufus to scare them away rather than eating them. Rufus loves his job and if you visit the court you might even see him patrolling over the grounds magnificently. All who love tennis loves Rufus and as a result he has lots of fans all around the world. Check the  Twitter of Rufus here.

Thinking of flying to London to witness the grand Wimbledon ? If so, you might need help with Airport Parking !.. And check this Random Travel Tips by our team here.

HOW TO FLY IN BUSINESS CLASS FOR LESS

If you have not flew in Business Class then let me tell you this;

You feel very energetic, refreshed, relaxed when you finally arrive at the destination rather trying to rush out of the aircraft for more space when you fly in economy class.

There is a dramatic impact on how you feel, end of the journey and you are looking forward for the next trip.

Any part of the world the Business class tickets are much expensive and its considered Luxury which can be afford by few. Our team at Merry Parking – Meet & Greet Airport Parking have listed, how you can enjoy this luxury at a minimal cost.

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

If you have not travelled in Business Class ever and want to experience then book your trip to the next state or city with your domestic airline. Rather than taking the train, coach or even traveling by your own vehicle. The domestic flights are cheaper compare to international flight prices and the Business Class tickets are fairly cheaper and affordable.

REDEEM YOUR FLY MILES

If you have used a one airline for all your flights then you would have earned loyalty points which are redeemable. Collect these points and redeem to book Business Class tickets. If the points are not enough then you can pay the balance by cash or credit but the amount you actually spend is much less as you are not paying the whole price.

LUCKY DUCKY

Some airlines upgrade their frequent flyers air tickets if there are availability in the Business Class. For you to benefit on this then you better be the first passenger to check in. If you are flying because of a special occasion such as Honeymoon, Celebrate a birthday, mention these and let your travel agent know so they could pass on this information to your airline.

DISCOUNTED RATES/OFFERS

Time to time airlines are giving away discounted rates, or members only booking periods. Wait for these promotional emails and plan your trip. If you are benefiting discounted rates and why not book the Business Class. Do not compare the economy class tickets on this as it will remind you how cheap the economy class ticket after the discounted rates. Straight away check the Business class tickets as you are getting a discounted rate.

MIXED CLASS AIR TICKETS

Perhaps you may have not heard of this type of tickets but it exists. If you are taking an international flight which has one or more transits then you can request your airline to give you a mixed class ticket. This way you can fly part of your journey in Business class and the rest in Economy class. You are not paying for the whole flight a higher price and you can choose which part of the journey you can afford to book the Business Class.

Hope these tricks will give the opportunity to book your Business class tickets and help you reduce stress on your next holiday. There are other ways to relax and enjoy your trip. Why not book airport parking and drive to the airport at your leisure. No need to adjust your time as per public transport or beg your neighbour/friend to drop you to the airport. Choose our Airport Parking facilities at below airports.

Heathrow Meet and Greet Airport Parking (serve all 5 Terminals)

Gatwick Meet and Greet Airport Parking (serve all 2 Terminals)

Luton Meet and Greet Airport Parking

Bristol Meet and Greet Airport Parking

Manchester Meet and Greet Airport Parking (Serve all 3 Terminals)

Stansted Meet and Greet/Park and Ride Airport Parking

Liverpool Meet and Greet/Park and Ride Airport Parking

Southend Meet and Greet/Park and Ride Airport Parking

Birmingham Meet and Greet Airport Parking

CONSIDER THESE BEFORE YOU BUY THE TRAVEL INSURANCE.

It’s the beginning of the end of the year and all of you may have already planned your holidays or may be waiting for the year end bonus to go on a holiday.

There is lot to organize, Air ticket, Hotel Accommodation, Airport Parking, Car Rental, Airport Lounge, etc… What about “Travel Insurance”? This may not be the most exiting part of the holiday but the most important and essential matter. Expect the unexpected. So be ready for things to go wrong and let the insurance ease off the trouble for you.

Do not just be satisfied with any insurance policy your travel agent or your airline company or your credit card merchant, offers sometimes free of charge.

Cover your expensive items!

Check what are the items in your luggage covered by the insurer. They may mentioned such equipments such as cameras, laptops, iPad, covered but there would restrict by having a capped amount. Perhaps it will say you need to upgrade for a premium policy to cover such items. Read carefully and clarify with the insurance agent to see whether the equipments you take are covered by the insurance policy.

Medical Expense

This is the most important things a traveller should look for. You may be going to a destination you have not gone before so there is a chance of encountering new things you have not experience before. Therefore look for the coverage of such and also whether it covers the pre-existing medical conditions.

Rent a car Excess

If you are planning on renting a car instead of taking public transport then check whether your rent a car is covered  by the same policy.

Holiday Activities

The place you are going for the holiday may offer adventurous activities such as elephant riding, Kayaking, moped rides, fence fighting. Incase you get injured by any of these activities, better to know that your insurance cover provide for such activities.

Cancellation Cover

Even though we plan our holiday well in advance by getting the best deals and promotions, some family emergence or a sickness can cause you to cancel the whole trip or postpone to a later date.

If you have taken advantage of Non Refundable tickets/offers then your travel agent will not be able to offer at least a partial refund. But having a cancellation cover you will be able to recover some money.

GIVE MORE TIME TO YOUR SELF THIS HOLIDAY. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN DO…

Plan the holiday without waiting book your flights, hotel to the last minute. If stress is starting to take a toll on you even before you start the holiday, then it’s not going to be a holiday. You will be more stressed and the holiday is gonna add in to that.

Check out the these list of things to do, whenever you need some R & R .

1. Full Body Massage 

Do a research and find out whether there is a Spa in the hotel you have booked. If not , then you can find out or ask the hotel staff to recommend a good Spa for you. Make an appointment before you go so you wont be disappointed if they send you back if they are fully booked.

Go for a Full Body treatment which includes hot stone massage, Spa baths and body warps that will rejuvenate dry and tired skin. Say goodbye to sore mussels, backaches.  If you are going for with your partner then check whether they have specially packages for couples. Share the moment with your special one or a friend.

2. Homestay or countryside stay 

Get away from the hustle bustle of the city and book a stay in a countryside or there are plenty of people who offer their homes for foreigners. Book one of these for few days and breathe fresh air and enjoy the simple life style away from all hectic things around you back at home.

3. Join a vineyard tour 

For a relaxing/romantic trip, check out there are any vineyards in the place you are planning to visit. There’s nothing more relaxing than rolling hills, green meadows, lots of fresh air, and a good ‘ol glass of wine.

Start your day right with a big breakfast at the hotel or at a cafe. Then head to the vineyard tour. Learn more about the history of the town and the vineyard while tasting its finest wines. Have your lunch at the vineyard and request them to pack your lunch so you can have a picnic.

Whether you’re craving for a change in pace and scenery or a soothing body massage, you’ll never run out of amazing destinations to check out. So book your holiday now and give yourself a much-needed break.

If you need to fly out to any destination, book your cheap airport parking now with Merry Parking and enjoy a stress-free holiday.

NEVER DO THESE IN AN AIRPLANE

There are obvious things not to do on a plane or anywhere if you want to be the odd person in the place. Here we put together best practices when you are flying.

1. Sleeping through takeoff or landing

If you ever flown before then you have experience the air pressure around you changes. Sometimes your ears hurts for a while until the fight lands or once its in the air. If you sleep during this process then you will feel the pain more. What you need to do is adjust the pressure rather than sleep.

You can chew a gum, suck on lollies or even yawn. If not this could lead to an eardrum damage, infection or a slight hearing loss.

2. Sleeping in the flight when its day time at your landing destination 

You will find it difficult to adjust to the time zone if you sleep through out the flight. Adjust your watch to match the time in your landing destination as you board the flight. Then match the activities to the time.

3. Walking around barefoot

It feels good to walk around barefoot in the flight and specially if it’s a long one. However its not recommended and if you ask a flight attendant they will tell you not to do so. The carpets are full of leftover food and all kind of garbage.

4. Not having enough liquids

Your body loses moisture at high altitudes and in side flights as the air is so dry. Drink lot of liquids and do not ever turn down a refill when its offered.

5. Avoid Alcohol

Better avoid alcohol while flying as it will dehydrate you and cam mess with your sleep quality. Also you might have a hangover that makes your journey irritable.

6. Gulping tea and coffee

The tea and coffee made inside the planes cannot be very hygienic. The attendants use the tap water available in the plane. This water contains coliform. For some of you the bacteria can mess with your immune system. Stick to bottle water, fruit juice.

7. Don’t eat food once it falls on your tray

Even though the ground staff cleans the trays, you will never know how well they clean. Transit flights do not get enough time to so it’s always better to leave the food if it falls on the table.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AIRPORT WHILE IN TRANSIT

Ever had to wait hours for your transit flight?  A stopover in an airport can be dull, a nightmare or could be awesome if you plan.

Sometimes the transfer gets delayed more than couple of hours. Sometimes choosing a longer transit time could be a cheaper option when you want to save some money on your air ticket. Don’t let the boredom, frustration take the better of you. Here are few things you can try…

TWO TO FOUR HOURS

• If you booked a flight with 2 to 4 hour transit or if you know the connecting flight is going to take up to 4 hours then see whether you can spend your time in an Airport lounge. You can catch up on your favourite TV show or your favourite sports channel. All the lounges give you Wi-Fi so browse browse browse. If not catch up on your work. Check your emails, start posting of Facebook, check what’s new in the destination you are flying to, make a do list.

• Some airports have massaging chairs or a massage parlor. Why not kill some time there. Or check for cosmetics duty free shops which gives you free facial, make over. Such promotions are running at these stores when they are introducing a new product. Check which shop offers free trials like this. They also want to get feedback so indulge them.

SIX HOURS AND OVER

If the transit is six hours or more… don’t fuss. If you have booked your air ticket with 6 hours transit time then apply for transit visa. You can cover another destination or a city this way. Killing two birds with a one stone.

As soon as your flight lands, don’t waste your time to check the duty free shops. Heads out and take a taxi or a shuttle bus to the nearest town. If you’re lucky, there’ll be a bazaar or music or arts festival going on. Even if there isn’t, you’ll love shopping around, trying out the local produce, and sinking your teeth in the different cuisines.

Hire a bicycle and go on a mini adventure around the city. Its great way to sightsee and get exercise at the same time. But do not get lost or now the limit you can spend because you need to come back to the airport on time to catch your flight.

If you’re going to be around for over 8 hours, then check what sort of an activity you can do in the area. Do a research and plan well.

WHAT IS HEATHROW AIRPORT SHORT & LONG-STAY CAR PARKING?

Are you planning  on flying out of Heathrow Airport? We have a range of airport parking options for you. Depending on the car park you choose who advertise on our web site, it could be meet and greet, park and ride, wash and wax, undercover or outdoor parking.

How do you choose which parking option is right for you, other than the obvious way of choosing the cheapest airport parking product available for your days. Better way to look at this is considering the number of days you are hoping to keep the vehicle in the car park. The two types of parking which fall in to this category is either Short Stay or Long Stay parking.

Were you confused by any operator telling you that the car park is located 6 to 8 miles away? How could be a place be located 6 to 8 miles??? Either its 6 miles away or 8 miles !!

Continue reading the article. You will know the answer to the question and the difference between short-stay airport parking and long-stay airport parking.

Number of Days the Vehicle is Parked

Thats the biggest difference between the two terms as the name suggest. Number of days you will be parking your vehicle at the Heathrow Airport Parking facility.

When you choose the short stay car park, your vehicle is expected to be in the facility for no more than seven days. If it’s the long stay car park then its more than 7 days and people who go for longer holidays choose this option

The Cost to Use a Short or Long Stay Parking Facility

When you are using a car park for a longer period they offer you a discounted price. Therefore long-stay parking is more cheaper compare to short stay car park.

The Distance to the Short or Long Stay Car Park

Generally some car parks have two facilities. Most of the time they have a small facility very close the airport and a bigger one further away. If you are going for less than 7 days your vehicle will be parked most probably in the short stay car park.

We have good news for you ! If you are choosing Merry Parking as your airport parking provider then you get a better price no matter how many days you park the vehicle. Our team constantly negotiate with the car parks to offer affordable rates on both long stay and short stay.

On top of the attractive rates Merry Parking also offers discount coupons, Airport parking promo codes and specials offers. These deals and special offers send to our loyal customers through out our newsletters.

Use the code ABE43 to get £5 through out the year!!

Those in need of either short stay parking or long stay parking should consider using Merry Parking for the better rates and the good service our car parks provide. We have an easy-to-use online booking engine that allows you to quickly and easily book a space at a car parking facility. Contact Merry Parking on 0208 090 1986 to learn more about our short and long stay parking options.

visit www.merryparking.co.uk for more information

NOT SO USUAL ITEMS YOU DIDN’T KNOW WERE BANNED IN THE AIRPORTS

We all aware that we cannot carry more than 100 ml of liquid products to any airport. The security personnel will ask you to take it our and leave behind. Other than that there are many other equipment and things you cannot take it with you, which can harm you and other passengers in your hand luggage.  Here are some weird things you never expected

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1. More than one Cigaret lighter

Yap carrying more than one lighter considered as a harmful object for you and other passengers so you are not allowed to pack and take it with you in your hand luggage.

2. Peroxide

Everybody knows toxic substances and chemicals banned in side airports. You cannot enter an airport with these. The most common peroxide we use is Hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds, bleaching hair. Unfortunately this falls in to Chemicals and Toxic Substances so dye your hair and go if not you will have to buy your own on holiday.

3. Paint

This is something Art students do not like to hear… if you are planning on painting beautiful places and take it home with you as a souvenir then you will have to shop for paint once you land. These paints are considered as dangerous chemicals so pray that these possessions pass aviation security.

4. Snow Globes

Saved the best for the last.… Yap you cannot take snow globes. Its one of the most common but favourite souvenir we all love to buy.  Do not panic and throw all the snow globes in your home as there is nothing dangerous about it. There is no toxic in side. But these can be confiscated by airport security and clearance.

They won’t allow you to take simply because it exceed the 100 ml limit.

Plan well and prepare your self for the holiday to avoid any hiccups. Make sure to contact and check your flight times with the airline. Call or email the hotel and confirm the availability of your rooms and inform them if your flight is delay or coming early. Prebook your airport parking in advance to save more money and to guarantee your space.

Recheck your luggage for the above products and leave them all behind. Who wants to go back home or stuck and their aport when you can’t wait to begin your holiday? Don't waste any more time looking for airport parking. Prebook your airport parking with Merry Parking!