For us, we have a very small airport in town that is about 15 minutes away from our home. There are options in bigger cities (nearest probably 2-3 hours away) but generally, if we consider the drive, gas, hotel, dinner...it comes out better if we fly out of our home town airport. Quite frankly, considering the state we live in, I feel lucky. Our connection times are really great. We can leave here at 7am and generally be in Mobay by 1-2pm. Only one stop in Charlotte, NC. We generally drive ourselves and then have one of our kids come up to pick up our car the next day. When staying 3 weeks or so, the fees add up quickly.

Then, the kids generally drive the car back up and park it....or just come and get us. For us....I don't feel the vacation begins until I am checked in......then, I am in Vacation Mode!!!! From then on out, I am in a state of bliss!!! I learned a long time ago, that once I step onto the plane...I have to leave all my troubles behind. There is nothing I can do when I am in Jamaica......except enjoy. If by chance something big comes up.......we can get back and deal with it. SO for now, I just have to wait for out next trip. Seems so very far away, but one thing I have realized is that the older I get....the quicker time goes by. So, hopefully, soon come!!