We usually take the earliest flight we can. Get a room the night before that has free parking included. Eat a nice dinner and eventually we fall asleep.
We make sure we have a wake up call and set the alarm clock included with the room. If you deduct what the parking would cost the room is well worth the extra $40.00 or so more to get some rest. Next morning we are so pumped no way could we be sleepy. Some of the best part of the trip is the excitement and build up getting there.
I enjoy each part from making reservations and planning. Only part we all hate is that last day and leaving.
