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Travel Tips

Find handy tools here in our Travel Tips section to make it easy for you to enjoy the vacation you deserve! Use our easy planning tool at the right to select your origin and destination, enter your departure date or use the calendar, enter number of adults and children's ages, and hit "Price Your Vacation"! Then follow the instruction on each page to create your personal vacation.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Updated Travel Information
Find out the latest travel information from Southwest Airlines:

New Security Document
Airport Arrival Times
Government-Imposed September 11th Security Fee

Identification and Ticket Requirements
New Cell Phone Use Rules
Curbside Luggage Checkin

Travel Tips
Get helpful travel tips about:

NEW! Carryon Baggage Travel Tips
Air Travel Tips
Packing
Checked Baggage
Children as Passengers

Boarding/Check In
Animals and Pets
Inflight Services
Carryon Baggage

Rapid Rewards
Earn free travel fast with Rapid Rewards and Southwest Airlines Vacations!

Learn More About Rapid Rewards

TRAVEL PROTECTION OPTIONS

The following Travel protection options are available with your Southwest Airlines Vacations package to offer you a little peace of mind when traveling by yourself or with your loved ones:

Pre Travel Waiver
When you purchase the Pre Travel Waiver with your vacation, all penalties will be waived if you need to cancel your vacation, you'll be guaranteed the lowest available rate for the specified travel itinerary, and more.

During Travel Protection
Protect your travel investment. Coverage includes baggage, sickness, delay, and more.

Ski Travel Protection
Guard against unexpected circumstances. From emergency assistance to baggage protection, you can protect your ski travel investment.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION

Gift Certificates
Looking for the perfect gift? A Southwest Airlines Vacations Gift Certificate is more than a gift of travel – it's a gift of adventure, relaxation, and rejuvenation! Certificates can be ordered online and are available in $25, $50, $100, and $500 increments.
Order A Gift Certificate Now!

24-Hour Traveler Assistance
We will be there every step of the way. If you have any problems or concerns while on vacation, feel free to call our 24-hour traveler assistance at (800) 775-7105. If you are in Florida, please call (888) 300-6712

Group Travel
If you're planning a trip for 10 or more people, fill out the Group Form with your travel information and one of our Group Representatives will be happy to assist you with your travel arrangements. Or you can contact our Group Department by calling 1-800-220-0833.

Need Recommendations?
If you're not quite sure where to go or what destination is the best fit for you, check out our Destination page for helpful information.

Activities & Extra Features
 For information to fully enhance your vacation experience, go to our Activities page to find great things to include with your vacation such as transportation options, tours, shows, attraction passes, and more.

Create Your Vacation

From:
To:

Now accepting reservations through 5/7/10.

Now accepting reservations through 12/31/2010.

Depart:
calendar
Return:
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You may book a maximum of 8 travelers per hotel room.
Adults:
Children:
Traveling with an Infant?
Children's Ages
Booking multiple rooms?
Price Your Vacation


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