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Top Tips for Smart and Safe Travelers

Thumbnail (ARA) - You booked your trip and the excitement for your upcoming vacation increases as you count down the days before your travel adventure starts. But to help ensure your vacation becomes a travel delight and not a travel nightmare, there are some things you should consider prior to takeoff. ::: More

Boomers launch rewarding encore careers as tour guides

(ARA) - Job loss and the lack of new job opportunities are devastating many baby boomers, forcing an unprecedented number to seek early retirement. As a result, the most affluent generation in history now faces an unexpected challenge: making ends meet.

Summer camp helps youth battle 'nature deficit disorder'

(ARA) - With a growing number of researchers reporting that millions of children suffer from a lack of outdoor exposure and play, summer break can increase parents' concerns about children spending beautiful days in front of the television, computer or gaming station.

Tire Tips to Keep Summer Driving Rolling Along

(ARA) - Warm weather, sunshine and lower gas prices may get more motorists on the road this summer. If you'll be among them, now is a good time to prepare your vehicle -- and especially its tires -- for summer road trips.

Five strategies to help you save on summer travel

(ARA) - After a long winter of hard work, inclement weather, schoolbooks and bad news on the economy, who couldn't use a break this summer? The recession probably has many American families reconsidering their summer vacation plans, but with some smart travel strategies, it is possible for the whole family to enjoy a budget-friendly summer getaway.

Three Simple Tips for an Affordable Family Camping Trip

(ARA) - When faced with financial challenges like those posed by the recent economic downturn, American families tend to react to their decreased discretionary dollars by getting "back to basics." They pursue different leisure activities and ones that offer quality time that can bring them closer together.

Top tips for a safe and fun study abroad experience

(ARA) - Studying abroad is one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in a student's life. And, although most trips are free from trouble, for both students and their worried parents, it pays to be prepared.

Maintain your health while traveling this summer

(ARA) - Summer has arrived, which means many people are looking forward to traveling on a relaxing vacation. Whether that includes spending a long weekend at the beach, staying close to home with family and friends or jetting off to a unique destination, it's important to remember not to take a vacation from your health.

Vacation locally to save big this summer

(ARA) - With a down economy and the potential for higher gas prices this summer, many Americans are looking to take a more budget-friendly trip. Taking a "staycation," instead of a traditional vacation, is a great option to save money. A staycation means you spend your vacation exploring what your city, county and state have to offer instead of traveling far and spending an excessive amount of money.

Get the Most Out of Your Vehicle

(ARA) - With vehicles staying on the road longer than ever, the harsh conditions of the daily drive can take their toll over time. Americans spend more than 100 hours a year commuting to and from work according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. As the amount of time a vehicle stays on the road increases, so does the amount of maintenance required to keep it running.

How to enjoy your 'staycation' this summer

(ARA) - Has today's economy forced you to reconsider your family's annual summer vacation? If the answer is yes, you're not alone. In fact, a recent USA Today/Gallup Poll reported that 52 percent of respondents who had travel plans now intend to cut back on them in some way.

5 reasons why this is the year to travel

(ARA) - Despite an economic slowdown that has loomed over many countries around the world, this year could prove to be a great year to travel -- especially overseas.

Travel smarter this summer

(ARA) - Despite a battered economy, most of us aren't ready to give up summer travel.

Trail tips and locations for ATV fun

(ARA) - As the all-terrain vehicle riding season shifts into high gear, the sound of ATVs rolling over rocky hills and cruising down dirt paths is slowly building across the country.

Vacation rental homes: an affordable alternative to hotels

(ARA) - With consumers looking to stretch their travel dollar further in today's challenging economy, many are turning to vacation rental homes as an alternative to traditional hotels.

Affordable, Comfortable Camping for All

(ARA) - Every year, families across the country head outdoors to enjoy quality time together and appreciate the wonders of nature -- but sometimes the idea of "roughing it" is not as enjoyable for certain members of the family.

Getting kids to sleep while on the road

(ARA) - With the summer season upon us, many families will be flocking to the highways to embark on amusement ride-filled vacations, to camp at majestic national parks or to drive across the country to visit grandma and grandpa on the opposite coast. But with all of the excitement and fun away from home come missed naps and overstimulated kids who don't want to sleep at night.

How to Plan the Perfect Honeymoon

(ARA) - The date is set, the dress is bought and the tuxes are rented -- now you get to plan your first vacation together as husband and wife. Whether your ideal honeymoon is traveling to the Swiss Alps for some mountain fun or relaxing on an exotic beach in the Caribbean, it's a special time you'll never forget. So what do you need to know to plan the perfect honeymoon that goes off without a hitch?

Smart ways summer travelers can cut hotel costs

(ARA) - How does your family plan to save money on summer vacation this year? Driving rather than flying? Maybe carrying all the items you need instead of renting once arriving at your destination? These are all great ways to save! But how do you cut back on one of the biggest, yet totally necessary costs of travel - accommodations?

Summer travel tips

(ARA) - With the summer travel season upon us, people are looking for ways to have fun and get the most out of their trip, while staying within budget.

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