Adventure Traveling Guide

Sit down, decide how many days will be staycation days, and plan events as a family. That way, your vacation won’t just feel like a bunch of days off. Ban all unnecessary chores for the duration of your staycation. Pick up a guidebook or a few travel brochures about your hair and visit the local [...]

Can’t afford a vacation this year? Are the kids totally bummed that they won’t be heading to a fun-filled destination this summer? Remember, going on a family vacation isn’t just about the destination; it’s about taking time out to be together as a family. The following posts will be tips for planning your own family [...]

 5. Opt for the Package Travel sites are brimming with travel packages to any variety of destinations; if you’re the type to normally pass these by without a second glance, think again. Sometimes the package is cheaper than just the airfare alone. If you don’t need the rental car, just don’t pick it up. Airlines [...]

  4. Buy During the Cheap Times Airfares change three times a day as airlines periodically lower fares to fill seats. The best times are early morning. If you’re shopping on weekends, try early Saturday and again around 5 p.m. Try checking fares around every five hours to try and snag a deal.

 3. Fly to Popular Destinations at Unpopular Times If you’re determined to take a vacation during the summer, try visiting a popular winter destination. Try Florida at the peak of summer or a Colorado ski town in the off-season. It’s best to be flexible with your destination; check airline websites, see what destinations are on [...]

 2. Fly in the Off-Season You want to squeeze in that last minute summer vacation when the weather is perfect and the kids our still out of school? So does everyone else. One key to cheap airfares is flying during the slowest time of the year, that means avoid spring, summer and winter. What’s left? [...]

  1. Fly on slow days. Tuesday and Wednesday are the slowest fly days of the week for business travel, which means demand is low, and so are prices. Monday and Fridays are more expensive because business travelers are often departing on Monday and returning on Friday.

Glacier National Park, MT The last in the series of hotels for nature lovers, Granite Park Chalet is an enchanting spot for any outdoor lover. Glacier-carved mountains surround you, as do hiking trails (the 7.6-mile Highline Trail is the most popular), and wildflowers. The 12-room backcountry shelter’s front porch boasts a stunning view of rocky [...]