Even though winter in Idaho was surprisingly mild, Idaho families are still taking advantage of Spring Break to travel. In fact, the Boise Airport is expecting 165,000 passengers to pass through the airport between now and March 22.
While the goal is to get through the trip worry-free, there could be hiccups along the way thanks to a partial government shutdown. Right now, Boise’s incredible TSA staff is working without pay. We’ve flown twice during the shutdown and admire how friendly, helpful and positive they’ve remained. The security lines during our trips seemed unaffected and moved quickly.
However, some major hubs are experiencing anywhere from 47-minute to three-hour waits to get through security. That means your return trip might not be as smooth as your departure from Boise. It’s a good idea to arrive at the airport earlier than you normally would.
Idahoans Should Look For Signs of Bed Bug Infestations While Traveling
Once you make it through security and arrive at your destination, the last thing you want is another unwelcome surprise waiting for you at the hotel. Travelers heading to some of the nation’s most popular Spring Break destinations should be on high alert because several of those cities rank among the most bed bug-infested in the country.
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Bed bugs aren’t considered dangerous and don’t transmit disease the way that mosquitos do, but they are arguably one of the most stressful souvenirs you can bring home. Not only are they tiny, but they can compress their bodies to easily hide in luggage, clothing and shoes making it easy to carry them from your hotel room to your bedroom without realizing it…