Remote Parking At RSW Opens Today For Holiday Travel
Florida based AAA is predicting that 115 million Americans will be traveling over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. That is a 2.5 million increase over the same time last year. 6.5 million of those hitting the roads and skies are Floridians. Airports are expected to be the busiest they’ve ever been over the Christmas and New Year’s travel period with 7.5 million air travelers. To get ready for the influx in Southwest Florida remote parking at Fort Myer’s RSW opens today for holiday travel.
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Parking lots tend to fill up at airports for the holidays. If you are flying, now is the time to reserve a spot. Some of them will be filled to capacity by this time next week.
How remote parking at RSW works
First, you must reserve online and prepay. You can click here for the link. Next, check your travel dates. The lot opens Wednesday, December 20th. You can enter the lot anytime from then through the 24th. After your travel is complete, you can exit any time from Christmas Day through Wednesday, January 3rd. Finally, and this is the best part. Parking is a flat rate of $40 regardless of how long you stay.
Shuttles are available to take you from the remote lot to the terminal. They make the rounds beginning at 3am and run through 7 pm. On your return, they run until the last flight of the night arrives so you wont get stuck in the terminal. Airport officials suggest you add thirty minutes on to your arrival time to allow for catching the shuttle and being transported.
Tips for remote parking at RSW
- Reserve a parking spot ahead of time.
- Remove valuables from your vehicle.
- Lock doors and roll up windows.
- Take a photo of your spot to remember where you parked.
- Keep your ticket or receipt handy to show when exiting.
In addition, we are approaching some of the busiest travel days of the year. If you are still flexible, try to avoid travel on these days. Safe travels.
Sanibel Makes The Cut For Coziest Hygge Town In Florida
Baby it’s cold outside. We’ve had a nice burst of cool air this week with more to come throughout the season. It’s a time to cozy up under a blanket or by a fire. It’s not just about fuzzy blankets. There are towns around the state, the country and the world that have an unexplained cozy feel to them. It might not surprise you that quant little Sanibel makes the cut for coziest hygge town in Florida.
What the heck is “hygge”
It is a Danish concept pronounced hoo-guh. The term that encompasses feelings of comfort, contentment, and well-being. Simply, that sense of being and feeling cozy. MyDatingAdviser used hygge as a guide to assess 170 US towns. They used three key factors. First, the weather and things such as temperature and snowfall. Second, culinary delights which includes charming cafes and bakeries. Finally, the researchers looked at overall things to do.
“We’ve traveled across the state to unveil some of the warmest hygge towns in Florida, perfect for a winter getaway,” said Amy Harris, Editor-in-Chief at MyDatingAdviser.com. I encourage everyone to embrace the essence of hygge. Enjoy a leisurely stroll by the beach, indulge in local cuisine, immerse yourself in local culture, and create cherished memories with loved ones.”
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Find Florida’s best towns for getting that cozy feeling by scrolling down.
Coziest Florida town
No Florida cities or towns made the top 20 hygge spots in the nation. However, if you are looking for a cozy getaway outside of the Sunshine State, here are the top five in the nation according to this report:
- Stockholm, Wisconsin
- Stowe, Vermont
- Stanley, Idaho
- Ellicottville, New York
- Breckinridge, Colorado
You can find that complete list here. In the meantime, Sanibel ranks in the coziest Florida town list. There are seven others that made the cut if you want to take a hygge cozy road trip. Here they are:
Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.