The Frugal Traveler: Making the most of family vacationsNews from Orlando Sentinel: 9:49 a.m. EST, May 14, 2012|By Myscha Theriault, McClatchy-Tribune News Service After handling the logistical hurdles of flying with children, perfecting your family packing system and searching out the best bargains available, the main objective is to start having fun once you get [...]

Summer Vacation Deals on Condos & Activities in Panama City Beach, Fl.News from Houston Chronicle: TripShock.com Announces Great Summer Deals and Discounts on All Panama City Beach Hotels and Activities. Panama City Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 12, 2012 For a limited time only, TripShock.com is giving $ 50-$ 100 in credit towards any Panama City [...]

Summer air travel will set you back even more this yearNews from Naperville Sun: By Francine Knowles  and David Sharos Sun-Times Media May 12, 2012 10:40PM Passengers wait in line to go through a security checkpoint at Terminal 3 inside Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. People flying this year for summer vacations can expect to pay [...]

‘How much should I spend on a family vacation?’News from KSBW The Central Coast: (Money Magazine) – What is an appropriate or common percentage of income for a family to spend on vacations? — Darcie and Jim Alexis Here are a couple of facts to consider as you plan your next vacation: American households expect [...]

Don’t screw up your summer travel plansNews from KING5.com: by JAKE WHITTENBERG / KING 5 News Bio | Email | Follow: @jakewhittenberg KING5.com Posted on May 11, 2012 at 7:38 AM Updated yesterday at 7:49 AM There are plenty of ways to screw up a vacation. But it doesn’t have to be a disaster.  With [...]

Are Vacation Packages Just a Ploy to Make You Spend More?News from Go Banking Rates: The peak travel season is bringing vacation packages into the limelight for travelers who are interested in added savings. If you’re still scrambling to get your vacation plans in order, you might have looked into bundled travel options for hotels, airfare and [...]

‘How Much Should I Spend On A Family Vacation?’News from KTVZ: (Money Magazine) – What is an appropriate or common percentage of income for a family to spend on vacations? — Darcie and Jim AlexisHere are a couple of facts to consider as you plan your next vacation:American households expect to spend about $ 1,200 [...]

Summer air travel will set you back even moreNews from Elgin Courier News: BY FRANCINE KNOWLES fknowles@suntimes.com May 10, 2012 8:02PM Passengers wait in line to go through a security checkpoint at Terminal 3 inside Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. People flying this year for summer vacations can expect to pay more. storyidforme: 30210845tmspicid: 10879601fileheaderid: 4974438 [...]

3 Ways To Save Money On Your Summer VacationNews from San Francisco Chronicle: The average American family takes approximately 4.5 trips per year, and at first glance it would seem that the rising levels of employment and consumer spending in the U.S. have the potential to boost these numbers further in 2012. This is not [...]

The Lantern: Vacation spot becomes family traditionNews from my.hsj.org: A family of five, all sporting jumpsuits, steps out of their limo after arriving at the airport. After going through the motions they then walk to the terminal that will take them to Lake Buena Vista, Florida. By the time the plane lands, they will not [...]