It’s easy to plan your family vacation, right?

Not so fast.

Families are diverse. Everyone has their favorite travel vacation destination. Teens may not want to go on a family vacation because they think they’re too old to hang out with the family. Ugh! What are parents to do?

Never fear, GuestQuest Vacations is here. We take the stress out of planning your family vacation.

Don’t wait until the last minute

It’s not a good idea to wait until the last minute to plan your family vacation. Why? You could miss out on fantastic deals and specials that only last for a limited time.

Most families take a family vacation each year. Right?

Think about next year’s vacation a few weeks after you come home from this year’s family vacation. Why?

It’s a good way to jumpstart your vacation planning. This way you won’t stress [...]

A family vacation is when a family comes together to share a wonderful travel experience; to create memories that will last a lifetime. Sometimes, it works out that way. And sometimes you have travel memories you’d like to forget.

“Are we there yet?”

“I’m hungry!”

“I have to go to the bathroom!”

How many times have you heard those phrases while you’re speeding down the highway in your SUV or RV with the entire family? What about when you’re 30,000 feet in the air?

Let’s face it; taking the family on vacation can be an adventure in and of itself. Please everyone and you’ll have an enjoyable family vacation.

Before you surprise your family with a family vacation, hold a meeting to discuss it instead. Hear and listen to what your kids have to say about ‘suggested’ family vacation destinations.

Teenagers may not be thrilled to travel during [...]

Flights in the U.S. that have been delayed three hours or more have declined dramatically over the last year, according to an article in the LA Times. The article reports that the latest findings show a drop from 82 delayed flights in April 2009 to only four this past April 2010. Airline representatives comment that the industry has been working to reduce delays for a long time, but many critics think the new fines appointed by the Obama administration are the reason for the decline. The fines went into effect on April 29, 2010 and they consist of up to $27,000 per passenger who is left sitting for three hours or more waiting for a flight to take off.

Clearly this is good news for travelers going on family beach vacations or business trips this summer. More good news also stated in the recent LA Times article is that hotels are beginning to test a [...]

Year-round recreation opportunities abound in Hopkinsville-Christian County, your new haven for outdoor adventure. From meandering walking trails to scenic biking and hiking to golf and scuba diving, our mild climate allows visitors and residents to enjoy the outdoors in all four beautiful seasons.

Walk the footsteps of the Cherokee Indians on the Trail of Tears, golf the championship Links at Novadell, scavenger dive to find underwater treasures, soak up a host of natural wonders at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, splash in the Tie Breaker Family Aquatic Center, or explore our historic downtown.

Indoors, visitors can enjoy museums, antique and boutique shopping, art exhibits, a day at the spa or a night on the town. Annual events include an Intertribal Pow Wow, Little River Days Festival, Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar, IPRA Rodeo, Hwy. 68 400-mile yard sale, and more.

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Located in Central Illinois where Interstates 57 and 70 meet, Effingham has a little something for everyone. With 19 hotels and over 60 restaurants, Effingham provides the very best in service and hospitality and welcomes visitors to come spend a few days exploring what the city and surrounding communities have to offer.

Local attractions in the city include: The Cross at the Crossroads, which stands at 198 feet; The Rosebud Theatre, which hosts live performances by local, regional and national performers; Ballard Nature Center, where visitors can explore nature as they hike wooded trails; and Lake Sara, which is an 800-acre recreational lake nestled into a wooded shoreline.

Effingham is also home to several annual events, such as the Corvette Funfest, Funfest for Air Cooled VWs, Wonderland in Lights, and Sculpture on the Avenues.

For more information about the city, visit http://www.visiteffinghamil.com or call 1-800-772-0750 to request a free Visitors Guide.

With so many choices, [...]

Do you have a pile of vacation guides or travel magazines just sitting around your house?

Don’t pitch ’em! Instead, let us tell you how you can reuse them in clever and practical ways!

1. Turn Them into Wrapping Paper

Chances are, you’re going to need some wrapping paper this holiday season… and travel magazine inserts (maps, pull-outs, et cetera) make awesome wraps for gifts! In fact, the vacation guide glossy pages are loads stronger than some of the wrapping paper found in stores!

2. Shred ‘Em

Have a shredder at home? Then remove the staples (if applicable) from your travel magazines and shred away! Use the shredded pages for packing or to line the bottom of your furry friend’s litter box.

3. Let Kids Create Collages

The photography in travel mags is typically outstanding… so why pitch it when your kids can use their safety [...]

It’s no secret. The holidays are dreaded by a good number of people. In fact, tons of adults feel completely overwhelmed by the mere mention of the impending expectations of November and December.

But listen closely.

There’s a way to beat those seasonal blues.

Just grab your nearest travel magazine, hop online and sign yourself and your closest kin or buddies up for a week “away from it all.”

Believe [...]