We’ve all had it happen – illness during a family vacation getaway. Maybe it starts with a sniffle. Maybe it starts with a headache. But it ends in the same place – aggravation.

Fear not, weary travelers. There are ways to salvage your best family vacations, even when germs attempt to sabotage your good time!

Plan Ahead

A week or two before your trip to your Florida vacation condo or Georgia lodging, start loading up on Vitamin C and getting some rest. It may be tough, but in the end it will make your body stronger and healthier; that way, you’ll be less likely to get a cold.

Take Precautions

If you’re prone to allergies or seasonal colds, take some over-the-counter or prescription medications with you to your family vacation spot. Obviously, you don’t want to travel with a whole pharmacy; however, it’s never a bad [...]

You’ve envisioned the perfect

family vacation getaway.

You’ve planned it for months.

You’ve detailed every aspect of it, from beginning to end.

It’s going to be perfect, right?

*ahem…*

Anyone who has ever been on a trip knows doggone well that there will always be unexpected bumps in the road. And if you’re the type of person who can’t be flexible, your best family vacation could turn into a not-so-terrific experience.

So how do you make certain that you don’t wind up sulking in Canadian hotels during this summer’s holiday vacation? Try these travel tips:

• Have a very “loose” itinerary. Sure, you’re staying at one of those fabulous Delaware condominiums, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have the opportunity to see every attraction the state has to offer!
• Allow others in your party to have their own schedules. If you [...]

When people go on family vacation getaways, they tend to let their guards down. And for many adults, that can result in an unexpected “souvenir”: a baby!

Of course, if you’re going to a Tennessee log cabin or South Carolina resort or this purpose, it isn’t a problem. (Many people actually take trips to become “with child”!) But if you are already satisfied with the size of your brood, remember these two travel tips:

1. Bring your medications with you. If you get to your North Carolina lodging and realize you’ve forgotten them, you can often get an emergency prescription called [...]

If you’re sporting a belly bump (or will soon be a member of this ultra chic club), congratulations!

No matter what kind of family vacation getaway you’re interested in taking this year, make sure you indulge and enjoy before Baby comes.Of course, that’s easier said than done.

For many women, carrying around an extra 20 or more pounds is anything but relaxing. That’s why it’ll behoove you to plan your fun family vacations this year with the mama in mind.

Take it Easy on the Tourism

Pregnancy makes a gal tire fairly easily, especially during the last trimester. Her feet hurt, her back hurts and she probably needs a restroom more frequently than before she heard the good news.

Consequently, it’s important to make sure that wherever you go – whether it’s to a Florida vacation condo or one of those super fine New York condominiums [...]

For far too many people, coming back from their fun family vacations means having a rude awakening with The Scale.

In fact, plenty of individuals find themselves bringing home extra “souvenirs” from their (otherwise) best family vacations – pounds of unwanted fat.

If you tend to add girth to your middle or inches to your thighs during your family vacation getaway experiences, take heart. There are absolutely plenty of ways to lose weight during your trip without feeling like you’re “working out”. Here’s how!

1. Choose An Efficiency or Rental Home

Heading to one of those fine Alabama hotels? See if the one you have in mind offers efficiency suites.

When you’re given a place to store and prepare food, it makes it easier to cook healthy, nutritious meals. And shopping in a different grocery store can actually be kind of fun – you’ll find out where all those residents of your fave family vacation [...]

The price of gas may be sky-high, but that doesn’t have to mean your 2008 family vacation getaway is relegated to walking down the block and having a barbeque with the neighbors. Here, we’ll look at some ways to save moolah on your next holiday trip by being wise about gasoline.

1. Curb your appetite for speed

Have a “Lead Foot Larry” at the wheel? Ask him or her to slow down as you’re driving to your family vacation destination. The closer to the speed limit you get, the more efficiently your automobile will run.

2. Rent or borrow a car

Do you own a truck or an SUV? If you’re traveling to Georgia lodging from your home in Virginia or driving to one of those gorgeous Kentucky resorts from the northwest, consider renting or borrowing a fuel-efficient car. Sure, you’ll have to pack a little lighter… but who needs seventeen pairs of shorts, anyway?

So you’re a procrastinator?

Well, you’re not alone. According to a survey by Pies Steel (an HR prof at the University of Calgary), a whopping 95% of individuals admit to procrastinating. However, contrary to popular belief, you can snag last-minute fun family vacation deals. Here’s how to prepare for a trip with less than two weeks (that’s fourteen short days, folks) before “lift off”…

Days 1-2: Pick Your Destination

Of course, we suggest you jump over to GuestQuest to pick a family vacation destination, but if you’d rather do a Google search, that’s your prerogative. Generally, if you are planning your vacation with less than a month before traveling, it’s best to choose a locale that won’t require you to get special shots or fill out tremendous amounts of paperwork.

Days 3-5: Get on the Phone

It’s time to play The Negotiator, a la William Shatner. Once you’ve looked through all your vacation guides and [...]