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Vacations are a necessity, not a luxury

by Judie Fein on January 12, 2010

Some people I know, when they are really stressed out, take an afternoon, evening or full day off. The next day, they are back to work. Others kick it for a weekend, and then dive back into the daily routine on Monday morning. I’m flipping through my mental rolodex of friends, associates and family and, to my horror, I realize that I don’t know anyone who really takes vacations.

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Camping — is it your thing?

by Karen Fawcett on August 10, 2009

Some people love it and camping is a way of life. Other people would rather stay home and let the kids sleep in a tent in the back yard. Camping can be an economical way to travel. One thing that’s fairly certain is that you’ll return home with some good memories and stories.

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10 ways to save when feeding a family on the road

by Karen Fawcett on April 24, 2009

Traveling with children can be daunting when it comes to eating and maintaining a budget. Stopping at a fast food joint is by no means free. Here are some ideas for stretching your food dollars. But, there are always more. Let’s hear them.

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Camping as an alternative family vacation

by Karen Fawcett on March 23, 2009

Are you feeling financially squeezed but don’t want to forgo your family vacation? Camping may just be the solution and many people feel it’s the best way to have different and enriching experiences.

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From our forums: what’s so new about girlfriend getaways?

by Christopher Elliott on April 22, 2008

Our TalkingTravelers forums are busy dissecting the phenomenon of girlfriend getaways. Some insist the trends has been with us for a long time. Others say it’s about time.

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Travel bargains in The Other Mexico

by Tim Leffel on April 9, 2008

If you have visited one of the well-known Mexican beach resort areas recently, you’ve probably noticed two things: huge crowds and prices that don’t seem much different from those at home. Tim Leffel says you can still find a Mexican travel bargain, but you will have to visit “The Other Mexico”.

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