What to Avoid When Going Through Airport Security: 

Shoes that are difficult to Remove -  It's best to wear flip-flops or shoes that slip on and off.  You’ll have to take your shoes off and put them in the screening bin before walking through the metal detector. It could be the difference between missing or catching your flight!

Belts -  Passengers must remove belts before walking through metal detectors, so choose a belt-free outfit, or at least be prepared to remove your belt if you must wear one. 

Jewelry -  Most jewelry and body piercing will set off the alarm.  Try to avoid at all cost, you don't need the extra attention.

Soft Side vs Hard Case Baggage

Soft side carryon can be pushed and squeezed into smaller overhead bins much more easier than their rivals, hard side cases.  As more travelers find ways to get around paying for checked baggage, consider a soft side carryon. For checked luggage it's ok to invest in a hard side case. No matter the suitcase choice, do not over pack! Here are some great packing tips and other must haves!

Do you have REAL ID?  Beginning May 3, 2023, you will need a state-issued REAL ID compliant license or identification card, opens in a new window, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a passport), to fly within the United States. This applies to all travelers 18 years of age and older.  

REAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card. If you’re not sure, contact your state driver’s license agency on how to obtain a REAL ID compliant card. 

There is no official minimum age for booking and checking into a hotel.  Hotels and resorts set their own minimum age requirement to protect their businesses from liability. Most hotels require that you be 21, but that age requirement differs from hotel to hotel within the same brand. Nevertheless, there are a few hotels that tends to be more favorable to 18-year-olds traveling independently such as International Hotel Group (IHG); Drury Hill & Suites; La Quinta; Starwood; Radisson and several Las Vegas hotels. The best recommendation is to call the hotel directly and check before making a booking. hotels and resorts set their own minimum age requirement to protect their businesses from liability.