(ARA) - The first few months of the year when many Americans are spending time at home trying to recuperate from the hustle and bustle of the holidays may not seem like an ideal time to plan a vacation. However, planning for a time known as "shoulder season," the time…

(ARA) - American families have spoken: the vacation is a top priority. Ninety-four percent of Americans agreed that even in tough economic times, family vacations are worth the money, according to a recent survey by Expedia.com. To keep the vacation affordable and easy, think about introducing your family to the…

(ARA) - A vacation may be the last thing on your mind as the holidays draw near this year, but contrary to popular belief the holiday season is a great time to take a break. Pre-holiday season deals sweeten the appeal of a weekend getaway to decompress from the stresses…

(ARA) - Ana, Bill, Claudette - the first three Atlantic Ocean hurricanes of the season made headlines, but not to the extent of Katrina or Ike of recent years. And while these three hurricanes have come and gone, who knows if - or when - Grace or Henry might pay…

(ARA) - There is nothing easy about trying to plan a family vacation. Besides the challenge of figuring out where to go, there is the ever-present concern of finding age-appropriate activities for the entire family. A classic activity that has stood the test of time around the country - and…