Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

Planning an outdoor adventure? Tips to stay safe and have fun

Outdoor adventures in domestic destinations can offer a plethora of entertainment and eye-catching attractions. Take advantage of some of the country's breathtaking natural beauty within driving distance and budget allocation. If you're considering an excursion to the great outdoors this summer, here's some advice to get you started, as well as keep your family safe, healthy and happy during your vacation. Read More

Simple rules to keep family travel fun, affordable and stress-free

If you've watched any of the "Vacation" movies, you've seen what can go wrong on a family vacation. While hilarity is the end result of the mishaps in the movies, certain blunders aren't as funny in real life. Therefore, it's important to ensure that you and your children will remember your trip for the right reasons. Read More

Vacation packages to South Dakota: more than just the wide-open prairie

You might imagine South Dakota as a plain state - in more ways than one. But what the state lacks in big-city attractions, it makes up for in unique natural features and quirky towns. Read More

Which coast should you visit on your Florida vacation?

Should you visit the East Coast or West Coast when you make your way to the Sunshine State? That can be a tough decision. They both have everything a tourist could want - luxury accommodations, beautiful beaches, theme parks and great restaurants. Read More

Vacationing on the East Coast at Myrtle Beach

Many of the top travel destinations in the world are located hundreds or even thousands of miles away. But there is a world-class destination only a short drive or flight away. Myrtle Beach, S.C., has long been one of the best destinations for any season, and it remains that way today. There are a number of reasons why people should consider vacationing closer to home, and many more reasons why Myrtle Beach fits the bill. Read More

How to make it through rush hour without all the stress

For the millions of Americans who commute to work, rush hour can be one of the most painfully long and stressful parts of the day. Read More

Before you hit the road this summer - find out what the biggest U.S. cities have to offer

With summer right around the corner and the weather finally starting to warm up, many Americans are counting down the days until they can escape their daily routine for some much needed rest and relaxation. Before you pack up the car or hit the friendly blue skies for your vacation getaway, you may want to check out what some of the biggest U.S. cities have to offer. Read More

Cheap flights, ample free attractions make New York City hot this summer

If you've never been to Manhattan, you may think vacationing there this summer would be a hot, expensive proposition. If you've taken New York vacations (http://www.travelocity.com/deals-d2878-new-york-vacations) before, you may be wondering how to beat the heat and keep costs down on your trip there this season. You can stay cool and spend less when visiting New York by taking advantage of the plethora of free attractions available in the "city that never sleeps." Read More

Hop a cheap flight to visit the 'greatest' lake

What's in a name? Everything if you are talking about Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. If you were to walk the shoreline of Lake Superior, you would cover 2,726 miles. Therefore it should come as no surprise that you'll find an expansive mix of natural and cultural attractions when visiting the behemoth of the Great Lakes. Read More

Las Vegas: The new home of the celebrity chef

It used to be that you had to travel to Manhattan to eat from the table of a celebrity chef. It also used to be that Las Vegas was a barren wasteland of $5.99 all-you-can-eat prime rib buffets. Both are no longer true. In the last 15 years, the Las Vegas culinary scene has changed dramatically. The worlds of conspicuous excess and super gourmet dining have fused together under the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip. Read More

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