Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

Traveling this summer? Don't get derailed by digestive distress

Summer is here - and for many, long weekends and sweltering temps inspire wanderlust and a sudden urge to relax on a far-away beach with a frosty beverage. While traveling is a great way to renew and recharge, the long flights, time zone changes and disruption of typical diet and exercise schedules can be anything but relaxing, and can even cause digestive discomfort.

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Check for cheap flights to America's oldest city

Located on the Atlantic Coast near the state capitol of Jacksonville in the northeastern corner of the state, St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city. But this town has more to offer than just a long history - it's also long on contemporary family fun.

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Hitting the road this summer? Follow these 5 safe driving practices

Good music, good company and fantastic sightseeing - all ingredients for a successful road trip. But while fun is the objective on a road trip, spending a lot of time on the road also means there's a lot of room for something to go wrong. Safety is one thing you can't afford to overlook when traversing the county by car.

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Portland Oregon vacations are a one-of-a-kind experience

A highly creative streak colors just about everything in Portland, Ore. The city is well known as a place with a progressive attitude, which is reflected in its civic commitments to being green, and its population's devotion to being one of the top biking cities in the country (they have the highest percentage of bike commuters).

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Maine attraction: Portland has great food and fun for summer vacations

When you plan your next vacation, are you looking for a getaway that might not be overcrowded with tourists? How about so stifling hot that you have to spend the entire vacation indoors, under the blast of an air conditioner? And are you interested in combining scenic ocean views with a bustling cityscape and the opportunity for adventure activities ranging from biking to boating? Then you might want to consider Maine as your next travel destination.

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History really comes alive during Dallas vacations

Summer is a more leisurely time of year for most school children. They are on break from school and want to just kick back, play and relax. But parents can make sure they keep learning top of mind by taking their kids on a vacation where history comes to life.

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Beautiful, diverse Guatemala is a highlight of Central America vacations

Dense jungles, serene lakes, misty mountains and charming colonial cities -- Guatemala's got them all, and then some. Compared to its northerly neighbor, Mexico, Guatemala's a relatively small country, but the richness of its culture, the beauty of its landscapes and the friendliness of its people make it a rewarding destination.

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Grand Bahama vacations offer the ultimate getaway in paradise

What will happen on your ideal vacation? Will you spend the day relaxing on a remote beach? Fishing? Or maybe swimming with the dolphins, then enjoying a candlelight dinner before heading to the casino to try your luck at the roulette wheel?

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Fort Walton Beach vacations - the perfect getaway

Despite what you may have heard regarding the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Northwest Florida's beaches are still open for business. The Emerald Coast Convention & Visitor's Bureau is now posting daily updates on their website: http://www.destin-fwb.com/ to let people know what's happening.

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Hop a cheap flight to visit the 'greatest' lake

What's in a name? Everything if you are talking about Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. If you were to walk the shoreline of Lake Superior, you would cover 2,726 miles. Therefore it should come as no surprise that you'll find an expansive mix of natural and cultural attractions when visiting the behemoth of the Great Lakes.

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