In the olden days, farmer John might make a point of moseying over to the general store to jaw for a while with the traveling salesman who—once or twice a year—came through town. The promise of a bargain or two was enough to draw old John away from cows and kin. There was value in a bottle of snake oil or a batch of butterscotch candies for the missus.
You say your hair got wet? Your groceries got soaked? A wild dog ran away with your shoe? Is that what’s troubling you? There are plenty of problems to go around, but many are avoidable. And some of the easiest solutions are cures that will get you out of the rain and back in your car—pronto. Read the rest of this entry »
The vacations I took with my family when I was growing up have provided some of my most cherished memories. We had so much fun visiting new places, spending time together, swimming in the hotel pool, and going to a different movie every night. As an adult, I have realized something about those family vacations: we not only played together, we learned together by visiting museums, science centers, and other educational exhibits.
When I plan a vacation for our family, I try to do the same thing. We recently visited the Oregon Coast, with stops at the Oregon Zoo, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the Undersea Gardens. We had a blast, and learned a few things, too.
Here are some educational travel ideas to keep in mind when planning your family vacation. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to planning a vacation, many people think they need to go to a travel agent to make their itinerary. This can be one option, but making a travel itinerary isn’t so difficult that you can’t do it yourself. Using online research and booking tools, you can usually find the best deals yourself, without hiring a middleman. Read the rest of this entry »
Going on a cruise can be one of the most fun and relaxing vacations you’ll ever take, but to make sure you keep that stress level down, you need to prepare well in advance and be ready for both the expected and the unexpected. These tips for cruise travel will help make your next cruise one of the most enjoyable times of your life.
Trip savings can be substantial
Plan ahead: Launch your trip planning investigations well in advance to find the best deals in hotels, car rentals and dreamy tourism packages. Contact your favorites to see if there are times when crowds are at a minimum. That’s when good deals are offered. Read the rest of this entry »