Travel & Recreation
Turn Your Second Home Fantasy into Reality
Many Americans dream of running off to their own personal retreat. Whether it's a rustic cabin on a lake in the north woods or a beautiful beach house beside the ocean, everyone has a vision of an ideal second home. In fact, according to the National Association of Realtors, four out of 10 existing home sales in 2005 were second homes. But before you sign on the dotted line for your fantasy retreat, there are some important factors to consider.
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Better Sleep Tips for the Road
Sleepless in a strange city? On the road, quality sleep can be even more elusive than it is at home. At the beginning of the summer travel season, inconvenient delays and even time zone changes can wreak havoc on your schedule, making sleep more important than ever.
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RVer's Guide to Winter Storage
Now that winter has arrived, your recreational vehicle (RV) is likely sitting in a covered garage somewhere. Hopefully it's collecting dust, not serving as a winter home for some unwanted guests.
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Keeping Connected When You're on the Road
Whether using your laptop or cell phone, it is important for today's travelers to stay connected while on the road. Chris McGinnis, noted business travel expert and author of "The Unofficial Business Traveler's Pocket Guide: 165 Travel Tips Even the Best Business Travelers May Not Know," offers useful high (and some low) tech tips on how to keep connected and stay secure while traveling.
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How to Keep the Vacation Alive Long after You're Home
There's something about summer travel that makes you wish the vacation could last forever. While the vacation - and summer - can't go on forever, it is possible to keep the memories alive in your home throughout the year. Here are some ideas for preserving the memories and spirit of your summer vacation.
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Summer Travel Tips For Families On the Go
According to a ModernMom.com survey of more than 500 moms, more than 87 percent say they'll travel with their children this summer - despite high gas prices. Make the most of family travels with these fun and smart ideas.
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How to Plan a Family Friendly Summer Vacation
Before you know it, another school year will be over and it'll be time to go on that long anticipated family trip. Whether you'll be going sightseeing, heading to a national park or theme park or visiting friends and family, you want the trip to be enjoyable, and that means taking the time to plan ahead.
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Tips for Making the Most of Winter Travel
If being cooped up inside for days or weeks on end is giving you the urge to travel this winter, you're not alone. A change of scenery can be just the cure for cabin fever - whether you travel across the country or just to the next town over.
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