I wish to point out that the optimum flying experience is often out of the hands of the airline employees. The passengers themselves are to blame for the poor airline reviews. Flying is like going to Disneyland on the warmest and most populated day. You just have to be patient waiting in a three hour line to fly on Dumbo with the rest of humanity.

Here are some things that are not the airline carrier's problem:

1. You get an “organized, herding” kind of feeling and you have an unexplained deep desire to “moo.”.
2. The guy next to you has not bathed in a while and the stench makes your eyes water
3. A huge woman has chosen the middle seat. Her rump expands over to your seat. You are in the window seat and literally seating on the window shade.
4. The gentleman in the middle seat takes both arm rests and insists on reading his newspaper even if his elbow knocks you in the ribs
5. The guy behind you keeps yelling the latest news article that he is reading in his magazine. Unfortunately he is hard of hearing and he thinks everyone else is as well. “I SAID LITTLE GREEN MEN HAVE INVADED CALIFORNIA CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT?”
6. The kid in front of you gets out of his seatbelt turns around, smiles and quickly drools in your face. Isn't he precious?
7. The lady in front of you just keeps ordering drinks as her kids jump on the seats, scream and argue. “Sit down little Jimmy or I will be forced to order another white wine and I mean it!”
8. The guy next to you tells you that you look like a famous actress and he would like your phone number. He says this 10 times before you even take-off.
9. The lady behind you chooses the flight home to tell her husband that she wants a divorce and reveals all the sordid details as to why. “Listen Harry, I know about you and Meredith and Jill and FiFi and Bob and the horse and I want a divorce!”
10. The couple next to you decides that the honeymoon destination is not the only place to prove their desire for each other. They decide to ask for a blanket and get an early start on the activities. “Oh baby, yes! Yes!”

So as you can see the airlines are not really to blame for the diverse and often lousy flying experiences that we all encounter. Dealing with the public on overbooked, delayed, and overcrowded flights has to be one of the worst jobs in the world.

But what do you mean charging me an extra $25 bucks to check in my luggage? Why don't you charge the idiot tying up the line trying to load his casket in the overhead after bumping every passenger in the face as he makes his way down the aisle?

Isn't flying wonderful?

Flying for several hours on a commercial flight can be hazardous to your health. Air pressure inside the cabin of a plane can cause air to expand by 25 percent in your lungs, sinus cavities, and eardrums. The pressure can cause slight physical discomfort to downright pain. Chewing gum has been recommended frequently as a remedy for air pressure in the cabin.

Turbulence is another problem that occurs with a great deal of frequency on board a plane. Air turbulence can cause the plane to shake. Not only is this stressful but it can cause motion sickness. Don't worry there are bags located in the seat in front of you on every flight just for the purpose of allowing you to vomit. Dramamine or Benadryl are helpful in alleviating symptoms of motion sickness.

Specially developed wristbands are currently available which claim to help prevent motion sickness. Skin patches containing an inter-dermal drug is also available from your doctor to stop motion sickness from occurring.

Jet lag is a common problem when traveling by plane. If you travel across time zones, chances are that you will experience jet lag. Jet lag symptoms include physical fatigue and emotional stress caused by having your bodies natural sleep rhythms changed by entering different time zones. This can be hazardous if you will be driving a car upon your arrival to your destination.

Deep Vein Thrombosis can be caused by sitting in one place for long periods of time. Elderly people and those individuals with circulation problems should get up and walk about the cabin once permitted by the flight captain. Blood clots are a constant danger for those who have poor circulation.

Prepare emotionally and physically for an airplane flight. Eat light, don't smoke or drink alcohol, and increase your intake of water and other fluids. Purchase motion sickness pills before the flight if you have difficulty dealing with turbulence. Chewing gum may be helpful for those who experience physical problems from cabin pressure. When permitted, walk about the cabin to keep your circulation going to prevent blood clots.

To get to the Grand Canyon, travel to Phoenix, Arizona first. It is about a 4 hour drive from Central Phoenix to the South rim. The entrance fee to the Grand Canyon is $25 per vehicle to cover maintenance costs. However if you possess a National Parks Golden Eagle pass the cost is reduced.

Importance of the site

The fact that the Grand Canyon is listed as a World Heritage site means a lot to groups and governments involved. Conservationist groups major argument was that the parks wilderness aspect was being exterminated by visitors trampling carelessly and coming too often. The excessive visitors were causing lack of biodiversity. The Grand Canyon met all four requirements of UNESCO World heritage customs thus becoming a World Heritage Site.

Site Management

The US National Park Service managed the sight since 1919 as a National Park. This was before it became a World Heritage Site. There was a site management plan made in 1977 in accordance to the Environmental Policy act of 1969.

Characteristics of the site

This is a natural World Heritage site, not cultural as humans did not make it, the environment did. The sheer spectacular view would leave you speechless. The canyon is a world heritage sight as of 1979. It is revered for historical importance as it tells us history dating back millenniums. It helps in understanding of geological activity in the last 6 million years as nothing but the elements created it.

Location

Located in the state Arizona, in America the Grand Canyon shows millenniums of history. The abyss is nearly 1500m deep.

Climate

At the Grand Canyon the weather varies, and often the north rim and the south rim are different. The temperature can rise or drop dramatically, so be prepared for anything. Also, altitude sickness can occur due to being so high up. The South rim is 7000 feet above sea level, and the North rim is 8000 feet above sea level. At the south rim, June and July are the warmest however it is also the rainiest season. The coolest time is January, reaching down to -8c Celsius. The north rim is generally colder than the south, with the rainfall being higher and the temperature cooler.