But despite fuel costs and financial worries, there is good news on the horizon for determined vacationers! As the seasons transition, Americans don't have to throw in the towel on travel for the rest of the year. Simply learn to travel smarter by taking extended weekend getaways during the autumn shoulder season. You'll save lots of money with these easy vacation planning tips.

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.

With many travelers wondering what kind of vacation their wallets can handle, stateside destinations that offer the look and feel of their global counterparts are an appealing alternative to dealing with unfavorable exchange rates. Here is a list of domestic destinations that offer international flare.

Most adults can recall many pleasurable hours spent swimming, splashing and playing in pools in their formative years. Parents want those same great memories for their children, but many have concerns that keep them from enjoying a pool in their own backyard. Here are some safety measures you can take to have a safe and fun time at the pool.

For many parents, getting the kids up and out the door with a good breakfast under their belts is a stressful part of the back-to-school routine. Here are four ideas for minimizing the stress of back-to-school breakfast-time, while ensuring kids get a healthful start to the day.

Long gone are the days when friends and family wait for a birth announcement or phone call to alert them to the arrival of a new baby. Thanks to new technology, tech-savvy moms and dads are finding new ways to stay connected.

Perhaps it's an idea carried from elementary school that leads us to believe that summer is a time when school and learning should be put on the back burner. The excitement of being outside, of course, can squash the desire to pursue educational activities, but do we have to choose physical exercise over exercising our brains?