Summer Camp

I've moved to my "summer camp" in Bozeman, Mt. Where will you find adventure this summer? Check out some of the ideas we have posted in our Family Adventure Travel Collection.

Family Travel Podcast

Podcasting live from the "beach". Click here to check out our summer travel tips on youtube.com.

A Good Walk at Winged Foot

It's a special week. Golf's U.S. Open is underway at Winged Foot in New York. For more on the storied course, the tournament and our favorite player click through!

Don't Leave Home

Well, you should leave home. But not without, well, you know. This year, American Express is offering a great discount card to add value to their tried and true Travelers Cheque program. Buy $500 worth of Cheques and you'll receive a a card good for up to $500 in discounts on other travel-related goods and services like car rentals, hotels and even movie tickets.

Play It Safe

When it comes to safety, you simply can't say enough. This summer Avis is offering a Family Safety Travel Guide with great tips for parents and kids plus a coupon redeemable nationwide at Toys R US for the purchase of bike safety helmuts. Find out more!

A Good Dog!

This may be the best tip I ever pass along. If you are looking for that deeply buried, but well worth the dig kind of deal on air travel...well here it is. Check out www.airfarewatchdog.com. Sign up for the newsletter. Cruise around the site. Real deals uncovered. And top dog George Hobica has done all the deep digging for you! As he puts it, "when airfares are low, he'll let you know."

Adventure Travel Suits Teens

A reader asked about summer vacation ideas with teens. I am a big believer in adventure trips during the teen years. Last summer we hiked the Inca Trail and explored the Amazon. The summer before we rafted and kayaked on the Salmon River.
Check out our Family Adventure Travel Collection for some great ideas!