Did you know your family has a collective “personality”?

It’s true… and that means you can plan your best family vacation ever around everyone’s aggregate likes and dislikes.

Just take this handy-dandy quiz and see whether your family should look into Canada lodging in the wilds of Saskatchewan or Delaware resorts where the pampering’s a’plenty.

1. My family is very adventurous.

a. You bet! We like excitement and lots of it!
b. Sorta… but nothing too wild and crazy, please.
c. Yeah, right. We’re stable Mabels around here.

2. My family loves to try new things.

a. From spicy foods to mountain climbing, bring it on!
b. Uh. Sometimes.
c. Not us – we like to stick with what we know!

3. My family takes plenty of pictures when on vacation.

a. Who has time to take photos when you’re parasailing or spelunking?
b. We take as [...]

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 [...]

Okay. You have your heart set on a summer vacation at any of those posh, quaint, exquisite Vermont resorts. And you’d LOVE to receive reservations from your sweetie as a holiday gift that you’ll both treasure.

There’s just one problem.

He (or she) hasn’t a clue that you want this Vermont trip. Not an inkling.

In fact, s/he seems to be completely oblivious to your trip-taking desires!

At times like these, allow good old vacation guides to come to your rescue! By strategically using them, you can be assured of the present of your dreams…

Here, we’ll look at a few awesome ways to leave hints for your special someone without seeming overbearing:

– Place vacation guides and a travel magazine or two in the bathroom, bedroom and/or living room as (hint, hint) “reading material”.

– Make sure that vacation guides around your house are turned to pages featuring family vacation spots you’d adore.

– [...]