Outdoor trips for the whole family to love
As your children grow older, it can be difficult finding fun family vacations for everyone to enjoy together. With a few suggestions, you can plan trips that are fun for the entire family.

Relive America's history along Route 66, starting in L.A.
Nat King Cole sang about Americans getting their kicks on the best highway in the United States - Route 66. In some places the highway no longer is labeled on maps, but song and movie mentions keep Route 66 "from Chicago to L.A." alive in American minds.

Cruising? Consider a repositioning cruise vs. traditional round trip
Sure, round-trip cruising - sailing from Point A to exotic ports of call before returning to your starting point - is great. But for travelers looking for a new experience, repositioning may beat a round trip.

Get to know Los Angeles one neighborhood at a time
Los Angeles is an American original, replete with our country's fabled optimism, ambition and sunny disposition. It's also uniquely American in that it's a major metropolis with no real center. The sprawling reach of the city might be a challenging prospect, but if you break it down by neighborhood, you might just get the most out of your trip.

A trip to Orlando doesn't have to break the bank
Visitors to Orlando can find plenty of activities that only require a good, sturdy pair of walking shoes and potentially a camera if you want to document your trip.

Price vs. value: Are premium automotive products worth the extra cost?
When does it make sense to upgrade to a premium automotive product? That's a question that stumps a lot of people when confronted with the wide ranges of prices for seemingly comparable products.

Sail the unexpected seas on exotic cruises
If international travel teaches us anything, it is the folly of preconceived notions. Whether you have high hopes or low expectations, you rarely get what you expect when traveling to new places, and it's often an exercise in disproving cliches.

Air, land or sea, Cancun has fun activities for all
If you want to play in the air, on land or even underwater on your next vacation, don't look any further than a trip to Cancun, which has it all.

Get the most out of London by seeing the essentials - and then some
When you think of the world's most famous capitals, London is always near the top of the list. It's a microcosm of the world, but the city is on a macro scale. It's a place you could return to as a visitor year after year, and still never see all its nooks and crannies.

Explore the history, culture and tropical paradise of the Panama Canal
This winter don't let the cold weather, dreary days or lack of anything green get you down. You can get out of the seasonal funk quickly and easily with a trip south, where tropical jungles, colorful birds, the heady scent of flowers in bloom and sandals are the daily norms.

Reconnect with nature: Plan a trip to a national park
Considered "America's best idea," national parks provide travelers preserved views of natural wonder as far as the eye can see. An American invention, they give us a unique backyard vacation oasis where postcard views meet real, life-altering experiences. And, it's this beauty, exploration and enrichment, combined with the accessibility of national parks, that make them a popular vacation choice.

Make your next trip to California a mix of town and wine country
Very few people are immune to the allure of California. From the time of the gold rush to the golden days of Hollywood studio movie-making, the Golden State has drawn optimists, dreamers and everyone curious about a better life in a sunnier place.

Atlantic City: Visiting an American original
If you're a dedicated explorer of the United States, there are certain places that you need to have on your list of classic destinations. Near the top of that list is Atlantic City, the original American seaside playground. In fact, not only was it the first in the United States, Atlantic City's amusement piers were the first of their kind in the world.

Finding small-town character in California
Even in California's two biggest, most famous cities, you can find small-town character. All you need to do is get a bit off of the typical tourist trail and in no time, you'll feel right at home. Of course, there are also real small towns in the state that have a distinct personality and are destinations in their own right.

Get a taste of the good, green and local life in Portland
Portland's reputation has grown over the past years, and travelers in the know tout it as one of the best cities to visit in the United States. This gem of Oregon is a model of successful urban planning, and perhaps because of that, quality of life is high, and there is a strong community feel, even with a population of nearly 550,000.

Tips for increasing your truck's gas mileage
With the high cost of fuel, many pickup owners are feeling the burn at the pump. While some consumers may be able to purchase a new truck that gets better gas mileage, many of us are financially stuck with the truck we currently have. To cope, there are several things you can do to save gas money now.