If there is one thing in my life that I am passionate about, it is our local library and the joy of reading. My passion for our library knows no bounds. You will find me there every few days checking out novels I will probably never get to read and breathing in the air of a room full of books. There is nothing that calms my soul more than the quiet and peacefulness of our library.

Taking a road trip to visit libraries with your family can be a fun adventure.  Imagine the stories your children will be able to tell someday about the year that your family explored the architecture of the world’s most beautiful libraries while reading a great book or two along the way. Here are just a few recommendations for some truly unique libraries that are worth your visit.

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You plan a trip. You pay for a trip. You arrive at your destination to find…rain. Rather than let the wet weather dampen your spirits, dress for it and get out there.

Here are a few strategies to help you gear up for rain and deal with it if it happens on your family vacation. Read More >

Loyal customers are the bread and butter of the travel industry. Airlines and hotels lean on loyal customers to return year over year and provide the core bottom line of business. They’re the most frequent and the most important part of the customer base, and therefore of special value to the travel industry.

That’s why most smart service companies create loyalty programs. It’s a good way to reward the frequent visitor for continued service, and it incentivizes them to return for further business.

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It’s easy to despair of ever seeing the inside of a restaurant again when you have young kids.  They can be so mercurial, it’s almost impossible to forecast what they’ll be willing to eat and how long they’ll be willing to sit.
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