In most of parts of the country, spring is in the air. If you’re lucky enough not to be enslaved by little league baseball (or softball) season, this is a great time of year to take your family away for a few days. When it comes to spring break, you can choose cool weather or warm weather – it’s up to you.

Here are a few of our favorite cool weather destinations:

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The following post is by a special guest blogger: Sharlene Earnshaw, Trekaroo’s Blog Editor.

The Los Angeles metropolitan area is a huge place. Home to 17 million people and major tourist destinations such as Anaheim, Santa Monica, and Hollywood, some of the regions less famous locales tend to get overshadowed. Relax, slow down, and enjoy some of the north metro area’s highlights.  Here are some of my favorite spots in Malibu/Agoura Hills area of LA County.

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When you’re planning a romantic getaway, you don’t always have to think “Paris” or “Venice” – the United States has its own fair share of perfectly affordable romantic destinations.

Before you pick your getaway location, you’ll be happy to know that Homewood Suites is ideal for romantic trips. For starters every room has its own kitchen, which means you have a place to store a bottle of champagne, a quick way to heat up some snacks and a microwave for a romantic night by the TV with a bowl of popcorn.

Another great feature is the ability to select a specific suite on an interactive floor plan. With this, you can select a room away from the elevators, or at the end of the hallway should you like a little extra privacy.

In picking your affordable romantic destination, remember that not every destination has to be surrounded by roses and horse-drawn carriage rides. Sometimes the best romantic trip is the one where you just get to be together, without too much going on.

Here are five romantic destinations that won’t break the bank:

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It’s a new year, which means that your vacation days (and hopefully your travel budgets) have been replenished. It’s time to start planning for 2011 travel. With cold weather billowing through the Midwest and East Coast, the next three months are a great time to sneak away for a long weekend and a mai tai on the beach.

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