After I got out of the Army, I worked in Italy and Germany. The Italians seemed to take a vacation every day avoiding stress. But the Germans worked hard every day, except during vacation; then they worked at relaxing. My German friends had a saying, “A three-week vacation is perfect. You have one week to [...]
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Karen Fawcett offers houseguest gems like — If you’re staying in a Paris apartment, chances are pretty good that bathrooms are at a premium. A WC is not a library and please don’t plan on making it one unless you’re home alone. And please don’t use the excuse, “I wasn’t sure how you like to load the dishwasher.”
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Close to 35 million Americans traveled over the Memorial Day weekend, mostly by car, according to the AAA. That’s about 100,000 travelers more than last year, which to many suggests a fairly busy summer season ahead.
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It’s more important than ever to plan time away to rejuvenate. As the travel industry rebounds and travel agents return to importance, a new event has been registered – “National Plan a Vacation Week.”
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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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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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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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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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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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