Recent Travel Blog Posts

When Waiting Pays Off

by Michele Cheplic

28 Apr 2012 05:05 PM

While many people assume that booking early will yield the best price on airfare, often, waiting until the last minute can pay huge dividends.

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Playing the Airfare Game

by Michele Cheplic

27 Apr 2012 08:51 AM

Timing is everything when you are trying to land an amazing deal on airfare. This is especially true if you are booking online. Whereas there are dozens of travel websites out there, convenience and accessibility doesn't make snagging a rock bottom deal less complicated.

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Europe: Know Before You Go

by Michele Cheplic

26 Apr 2012 11:02 AM

Whether you are traveling to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics or you're jetting off on an Italian holiday while the kids are out of school, it's wise to do some research first. After all, it doesn't pay to perpetuate the "dumb American" stereotype when you are traveling overseas.

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European Adventures

by Michele Cheplic

25 Apr 2012 11:40 AM

If you haven't already booked your summer flight to London to witness sports history unfold before your eyes, you may be out of luck.

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How to Lose Weight on Vacation

by Michele Cheplic

24 Apr 2012 10:53 AM

How many times have you gone on vacation and returned home toting more than just your bags? For many Americans, it is a rite of passage to pack on a few pounds during a fun-filled trip. However, it doesn't have to be that way.

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Prepping for Summer Holiday Travel

by Michele Cheplic

20 Apr 2012 09:37 AM

Memorial Day is the official kick-off to the busy summer travel season. However, surging gas prices don't paint a pretty picture for families looking to hit the highway or take to the air to visit grandma while school is out.

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Hello Hiking!

by Michele Cheplic

16 Apr 2012 06:07 AM

Today kicks off National Park Week; time to lace up those boots, head outside, and reintroduce yourself to fresh air and sunshine. Hiking is also a great way to work off some of those unwanted pounds you may have packed on during your winter hibernation.

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Beachy Keen

by Michele Cheplic

13 Apr 2012 04:07 PM

I grew up in Hawaii, which probably explains why I am more attracted to the beach than the mountains, or any other vacation destination. It's beach or bust in my book. However, not all beaches are created equal.

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Bama's Best

by Michele Cheplic

10 Apr 2012 12:08 PM

Hundreds of thousands of spring breakers may be basking their bodies on Florida's beaches right now, but the "Sunshine State" is not the only place to live it up while school is out.

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Spring Fling in Kentucky

by Michele Cheplic

04 Apr 2012 12:54 PM

College basketball survived Kentucky, but can you survive spending spring break in the "Bluegrass State"? Popular to contrary belief, Kentucky is not only for sports fans. The state is filled with natural wonders, historical landmarks and quirky travel attractions.

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