Travel News Flash

• Be sure to check the status of autumn foliage around the U.S. by visiting our Fall Foliage Hotlines.
  
  
• What makes a destination Halloween-worthy? Spooky celebrations, haunting histories and legendary macabre. Cheapflights.com has put together the Top 10 Halloween Destinations from around the globe that touch on these scary attributes.
  
  
• Wondering whether to fly or drive on your next trip? Use this helpful tool to compare the cost and time of flying or driving to help you figure out the most cost and time effective way to travel.
  
  
• At the airport, every time the TSA searches a piece of carry-on luggage, it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience. Learn more.
  

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Airport Security Poll Results

We recently conducted a poll to determine what you think is a reasonable amount of time to wait in line to get through airport security. The majority of respondents said that 15 minutes or less is a reasonable amount of time to wait, whereas 25% were okay with waiting 30 minutes or less. No one was okay with waiting more than 30 minutes.

When asked what bothers you the most about the airport security process, the majority of respondents said that having to take off their shoes or another item bothered them the most. The next most bothersome response was having a pat down and/or body scan. An overwhelming majority of respondents said that the security process has not caused them to not travel by air.

Thanks to those of you who participated. Take WTA’s new poll.

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Take WTA's Poll

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How to Save on Holiday Travel

Source: Cheapflights.com

Sometimes, traveling during the holiday season is imperative. Seeing friends and family, bringing gifts along and booking flights at the right time can all add to your travel experience. Be smart about jet-setting to Grandma's this year, and learn how you can save on holiday travel.

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Retrieve Your Password to Access Benefits, Discounts and Services Online

WTA offers members an exclusive Members Only section where you have access to all of your special benefits, discount programs, and valuable offers and services such as your hotel and auto rental discounts, your theme park, zoo, and water park discounts, your ski and movie discounts, your RitzCamera.com discounts and so much more. WTA Online® is especially for you – so take advantage of it!

To access your WTA members-only section, click here and follow the prompts to get your password. When you retrieve your WTA membership password, you can begin taking advantage of all your members-only online privileges. Retrieve your online membership password today!

Not a WTA member? Learn how you can join WTA to take advantage of all the benefits and services that WTA offers.

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Healthy Travel Tips

• Overeating on airplanes can exacerbate jet lag. Consume the same size meal as you normally would.

• A few days before an airplane trip, drink 8-10 glasses of water daily and reduce your intake of caffeine and alcohol. This offsets in-flight dehydration.

• Hotel rooms are notoriously dry. Increase the moisture in the room by placing wet towels near the bed, or lightly sprinkle the carpet with water.

• Prescription drugs have different names in different countries. Be sure you take the generic name in case you need to reorder it abroad.

• Pack medications in more than one place in case a bag is lost. Be sure to keep some in your carry-on bag.

Learn more Healthy Travel Tips.

Learn other WTA Travel Tips.

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Bon Voyage to Muscle Aches & Pains: Tips for Pain-Free Travel

According to a national survey, almost half of all frequent travelers assume that discomfort and pain are an unavoidable part of their travel experience. That's not surprising since 1 out of 3 travelers report having stiff or sore muscles almost every time they travel. But there's good news: more than 1,000 frequent travelers were polled to compile their tried and tested tips on how they keep muscle aches and pains from getting in the way of where they need to go. Learn more.

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Unique Member Benefit Will Make Sending Cards Easier For You

Which would you rather send – a personal, mailed card that shows you care enough to take the time to pick it out and mail it, or an e-card that most perceive as impersonal and less special?

You can send real printed greeting cards, with your own personal message, to anyone anywhere in the U.S., delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, from the comfort and convenience of your own computer.

• Over 15,000 personal and business cards
• Add your own personal message
• Upload your own digital picture
• Saves you a trip to the store and post office
• No account to keep track of – just pay as you go

Act now to send a free card to a friend, loved one, business associate or valued customer! It'll change the way you send cards forever! Learn more.

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Sedona — Surrounded by Beauty

by Charlie Spence, Travel Writer and WTA Member

Nature paints a tapestry of beautiful places throughout the United States. For those who thrill to the sight of sculptured canyons, rugged terrain, and incomparable scenic valleys, nothing approaches Arizona. The Grand Canyon has long drawn visitors. For years, another area attracted artists but remained the best-kept secret of the state until about 1960 when it was “discovered” by retirees and travelers in search of breath-taking beauty. Today, Sedona maintains much of its unspoiled wonder and all of its natural grandeur while offering the finest amenities to the visitor. Read more about this unique area.

Read about other destinations that may interest you.

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Thank you and safe travels!