I’d like to share an experience with you, one that has firmly put me off train travel with a large amount of luggage ever again.
I thought I was being clever, I thought I was saving the environment, when all I ended up saving was my sanity when I decided I would never do it again.
Anyone who has ever tried to get from their house to the airport, with a very large suitcase, a very large carry-on bag and themselves of course, with two train changes in-between, will understand where I’m coming from with this. I had to stand all the way, my suitcase was constantly in the way, I was tutted at and sighed at more times than I could ever count, and by the time I arrived at Dublin Airport, I was certainly regretting wearing sandals, as my poor toes were bruised, practically flat from being run over so many times, and my lovely pedicure was, quite frankly, ruined.
Disaster.
This is what led me to find another way, and like the sun coming out from behind the clouds, I discovered airport parking. There will be no going back now!
It may sound dramatic, but airport parking has saved my stress levels, my soaring blood pressure, and my pedicure. Oh, and money too, let’s not forget that little gem.
Most large airports offer a service, including the one I’ve used many times since that fateful train journey – Airport parking Dublin . I would highly recommend this for anyone with a car, who wants to get to the terminal with their sanity intact. I find the convenience fantastic, meaning I can load my car up at my leisure, set off when I want, sing along to the radio on the way to my heart’s content and arrive at the terminal, knowing my car will be looked after until I return back from my two weeks’ in the sun.
Of course, airport taxis are available, and if you haven’t got a car, this is a great alternative, however they can be expensive and you don’t really have the control you have when driving yourself. Last month I booked Airport parking East Midlands , and again found the same level of service and great price on offer.
I think it’s safe to say I won’t be going back to dragging my worldly belongings across the train platform with a harassed expression on my face.
Through discovering airport parking, I also found a couple of other airport add-ons, which are fantastic for making your holiday start in a relaxed manner – which is what a holiday should be, from start to finish. If you have an early flight for example, or if you’re travelling long-haul, I’d really recommend booking a night in an airport hotel, for a little extra shut-eye before you embark on your journey.
The other great value add-on I discovered was the airport lounge. For a minimal charge, around the same, if not less, than the money you would spend in busy, bustling airport restaurants, you have a controlled, chilled-out space to wait for your flight in, with unlimited drinks and snacks. No stress, no hassle and no headache. Perfect.
So the next time you’re heading off on a summer jaunt, remember these little extras, such as airport car parking with Park BCP, and you’ll be wondering why you ever put yourself through platform or coach station hell!
