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Ideas for Vacation Destinations

Not sure where to go this summer? Sometimes, it’s good to think outside the box and try something different. Here are some tips and ideas on vacation destinations.

Lakeside Cottage

There are lakeside cottages to be found all over North America. These cottages offer more than just scenery; many such destinations might be near historic sites, or even near shopping centers (some lakeside cabins feel remarkably remote even though they are close to the city). Lakeside cottages may also offer water fun, like water skiing, canoeing, and/or fishing. Hiking and nature exploration is another activity that is often part of a lakeside cottage stay.

Rent an RV

There are so many places you can go in an RV. You can make it a simple camping trip or do something more elaborate. Here are some ideas for vacationing in an RV:

-Park your RV in a forest or wilderness park and camp. You can hike during the day if you like and just use the RV as a home base.

-Drive somewhere new every day, staying overnight in RV parks. This may be a good compromise for those who like to be on the go and those who wish to stay put – you will be in a different place every night, but in the same “rooms.”

-Choose a destination such as Disney World/Land and park your RV in a park nearby. Then you can spend the day at the theme park and come “home” at night.

-Sight-seeing can be really fun in an RV. You can take a tour to see landmarks, historic sites, “world’s biggest” this or that, etc. You could also do a theme park vacation, visiting various amusement and theme parks. You won’t have to worry about hotel expenses, but you will need to plan ahead to make sure there’s a place to park your RV.

Horseback Riding

Have you thought about taking a horseback riding vacation? It could involve riding on trails and camping outside, or it might just be a daytime event. You can put together an exciting vacation around horseback riding, such as staying on a ranch and riding somewhere different each day.

Summer Skiing

Yes, you read that right. Head for the mountains for some snowy relief from the summer heat. There are destinations in the Alps, Argentina (the Andes), and other places. Taking the family skiing in the summer could be just the thing to beat the heat.

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Pet Care Tips for Travelers

Pets can sometimes make travel difficult, or at least challenging. Do you leave them at home and have someone come in and take care of them? Or do you board them at a kennel? Should you take them with you? It can be quite a dilemma. Here are some pet care tips for travelers that may help you decide what’s best for your pet.

1. Leaving Your Pet at Home

Some experts point out that this is often the least traumatic way of leaving your pet when you go on vacation. While your pet’s routine will be somewhat different, it won’t be the massive change that boarding would be. If you go this route, see if you can hire a neighbor, friend, or family member that your pet is familiar with. If your pet has not interacted with the caretaker before, take some time before your vacation to let your new caretaker get to know your pet(s). Then take your caretaker through the routine. Writing it down to help them remember all the steps is essential but do make them through the method in person at least once.

There are some cons to leaving your pet in your home. For example, some people are uncertain about having another person in their home when they are gone. Also, if there’s an emergency or problem, a pet staying in your home may not be discovered right away and would have to be transported to the vet.

2. Boarding

Boarding’s biggest asset is probably the availability of vet care. At a professional boarding kennel, your pet will have access to veterinary care close by if necessary. You can also schedule a bath or flea treatment while you’re gone, so your pet is clean and ready to go when you pick him/her up.

Some of the cons to boarding are the expense and the possible trauma to your pet. If your pet gets anxious quickly or is very attached to you and your routine, then boarding can be anxiety-producing for your pet.

3. Taking Your Pet With You

If you decide to take your pet with you and you are sure that all destinations (hotels, your final vacation spot, etc.) accept pets, then you will have a different type of preparation to do. For one thing, getting your pet groomed very well before travel is a good idea. He or she will be more comfortable for a trip that way (especially if the grooming involves clipping to keep him/her cooler), and your pet will be less likely to leave hair in the car and where you’re staying.

If your pet is coming with you, he/she will need a carrier of sorts. A travel crate or carrier is ideal and keeps your pet safer that if he/she is bouncing around loose in the car. Also, some hotels require or prefer that your animal is crated or in a carrier.

Hopefully, these tips will help you decide what will work best for your pet as you travel.

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Packing Tips for Summer Travel

One of the potential summer vacation headaches is packing. If it’s a family vacation, trying to coordinate everyone’s luggage can be challenging, and it’s often hard to find things you need on the road and once you get to your destination.

To help make packing a little easier, here are some tips that may help.

Categorize Items

Some sources recommend divvying up everyone’s luggage into categories. Each person can have his or her group, and within those categories, there can be sub-categories. Then there can be a category for shared items. For example, your teen’s list might include toiletries, entertainment (such as an iPod), casual clothes, dress clothes, night clothes, shoes. Dad’s roster might look a little different, and might include dress clothes, casual clothes, night clothes, maps and GPS, books, and toiletries. For combined items, choose one big duffle bag or suitcase in which you can put your common things.

Lists for Frequent Travelers

If you often travel, having a stand-by list can make a big difference. Consider making a list of items you will always take with you, no matter what the nature of the vacation is.

Also, for frequent travelers, it helps to have specific travel items set aside for travel only. Consider a toiletry case with travel-sized items that includes everything, so you can grab that case and know you have the main things covered. The same would go for first aid and other medical supplies.

Roll, Don’t Fold

An interesting thing happens when you tightly roll clothes instead of folding them. If you smooth the garments while you roll them tightly, they are not nearly as prone to wrinkling. You may also find that you can fit a lot more clothing into your luggage this way.

Little Things

It’s so easy to forget the little things. Here are some suggestions for small items that are often overlooked, but can make or break a vacation.

-Camera

-Antibiotic ointment

-Band-Aids

-All prescription medications (also, make sure you have enough to carry you through your vacation and find out if/where you can refill at your destination)

-Sunglasses

-Insect repellent

-After-bite treatment (such as Cortisone ointment)

-Feminine products

What Is Available at Your Destination?

Before you start packing, find out and consider what items provided at your destination. There may be soap, toothpaste, and towels, for instance. There may also be shampoo and conditioner. It can save a lot of space if you don’t pack what you don’t need!

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