Ah, New York City. For tourists, there’s nothing quite like taking a bite out of the Big Apple for the very first time. But with so many things to do and the amount of special events and sites to see, trying to tour the city can be an extremely daunting task. Luckily, NYC bus tours…
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5 Ways to Make Family Camping More Fun
Family camping is a great way to vacation. But after a few years, your great family camping adventures might feel, well, not so adventurous. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to break up the routine and renew your family’s interest (yes, even the teenagers’) in camping. Here are five ideas to…
How to Find the Right Campground Vacation Spot for Your Family
A large majority of Americans are watching their expendable income shrink, which means far less money for extras like family holidays. Camping vacations are a fun and inexpensive option, so more and more families are vacationing at campgrounds every year. In 2013, American families spent a total of 516.6 million days camping. While RV camping…
3 Ways to Have the Best Beach Wedding Ever
If you’re like 15% of the American population tying the knot, you may be interested in having a beach wedding. Beach weddings are a great way to have all of your closest loved ones celebrate your big day while having an excuse to vacation and have fun in the sun. However, planning a destination wedding…
How to Prepare for Camping With Your Dog
Camping is one of America’s favorite summer pastimes. A recent survey found that the average camper makes 5 trips a year, traveling about 190 miles from home, typically. In 2011 alone, 42.5 million people went camping, for a whopping total of 534 million camping days! The most popular form of camping was reported to be…
How to Rent a Vacation Home Without Breaking the Bank
It’s good to get away. Vacations allow us to rest our minds and bodies for a while, reducing any stress and tension that might result from our hectic lives. Whatever the destination, people tend to look for good hotels to stay in during their visit. But staying in a hotel isn’t the only option available…
Three Simple Ways to Make Camping in Tents More Comfortable
As camping becomes more popular — Americans spent 516.6 million days at campgrounds across the country in 2013 — the ways in which one can go camping continue to diversify. These days, you can go camping in everything from a home-like cabin to a yurt. But for most people, camping in tents remains the classic,…
Backpackers Take a Hike Along Historic Trail in Daniel Boone’s Footsteps
Two men are taking their love for history to the next level — by backpacking more than 200 miles along a trail that follows in Daniel Boone’s footsteps through the Appalachian Mountains. According to a March 22 Harlan Daily article, Curtis Penix and Givan Fox decided to take this journey in search of their family…
Three Fun Games and Activities to Try While Camping With Kids
Going camping with kids is one of the absolute best ways that your family can spend time together — and it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular, as well. Studies show that in 2013, American families spent an amazing 516.6 million days at campgrounds across the country! Camping might be so popular because it…
How to Find the Right Corporate Housing
Having to temporarily relocate for work can be pretty stressful, especially when you’re looking for temporary housing. You might worry that the new place isn’t going to feel like home or support the length of time you need to stay while staying within your budget. The answer in many cases is to look at the…