Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

How to make your vehicle vacation ready

Despite gasoline prices, the old-fashioned auto vacation will once again be a popular choice for families looking for convenience and ready mobility. But with warmer weather come special automotive maintenance challenges -- extreme heat, humidity and heavy stop-and-go traffic can cause marginal systems to fail. Here are some tips for getting your vehicle ready for your vacation. Read More

How to spend wisely this summer when traveling

Whether hitting the road, taking to the skies or staying close to home this summer, being a budget-wise traveler is easy when you keep a few tips and smart strategies in mind. Read More

Simple rules to keep family travel fun, affordable and stress-free

If you've watched any of the "Vacation" movies, you've seen what can go wrong on a family vacation. While hilarity is the end result of the mishaps in the movies, certain blunders aren't as funny in real life. Therefore, it's important to ensure that you and your children will remember your trip for the right reasons. Read More

Look up - way up - and catch cheap flights to Las Vegas

Things are looking up in Las Vegas - and you should be, too. That's because there are so many things to see up, and sometimes, way up. Read More

Portland Oregon vacations are a one-of-a-kind experience

A highly creative streak colors just about everything in Portland, Ore. The city is well known as a place with a progressive attitude, which is reflected in its civic commitments to being green, and its population's devotion to being one of the top biking cities in the country (they have the highest percentage of bike commuters). Read More

Beautiful, diverse Guatemala is a highlight of Central America vacations

Dense jungles, serene lakes, misty mountains and charming colonial cities -- Guatemala's got them all, and then some. Compared to its northerly neighbor, Mexico, Guatemala's a relatively small country, but the richness of its culture, the beauty of its landscapes and the friendliness of its people make it a rewarding destination. Read More

The best-kept secret about Caribbean vacations is out

Have you been thinking about visiting the Caribbean for a while? If so, why haven't you gone yet? If cost is what's holding you back, you must not be aware of the secret to saving money on Caribbean vacations. Read More

The forgotten distraction from safe driving

There have been several laws passed to deter distracted driving in recent years, many of them related to cell phones. But a new study suggests they may not be doing what they were intended to do. Read More

Colorado combined: See more by bundling cheap flights with car rental and hotels

Most people think of Colorado as a winter destination, and for good reason. It's hard to find better skiing than in the state's mountains, and it's a snowy playground for snowmobilers, snowshoers and winter campers as well. However, Colorado's attractions don't melt away with the snow, and it's a worthy destination filled with fascinating sites and fun activities year-round. Read More

Catch New World history on Santo Domingo vacations

When you travel to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, you are visiting the oldest city in the New World, one that has many hidden historical treasures. Read More

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