@bhomburg : Thank you for the helpfull information. What is the law concerning 7 yrs old? Any hotel tips for San Fernando area then. I must say if find US hotel prices quite high in comparison with Europe. You guessed right about AB...
@IAHtraveler: I would appreciate the move if the other forum might be more helpfull.
I've looked into autoslash.. but indeed the insurance question is a major hassle.