It’s true…when traveling, calories are still calories. Unfortunately, the increase in temptation, long days and lack of routine can push you to make poor food and exercise choices. Here are some tips to help keep you healthy and fit on your next vacation.

Pack the goods. Having healthy snacks like fruit, veggies and nuts on hand can go a long way and they are a much better choice than the street vendor or fast food joint on the corner.

Snack often. There are times when traveling that it’s easy to lose track of time and forget to eat, which means your blood sugar can suffer and open a world of other problems. Don’t let yourself get hungry and have a snack. Read More >

There’s a craze gripping the foodie industry, and it’s coming in a form that you may have not been expecting: on wheels. That’s right, food trucks, the staple once only limited to dingy carnival fairways and sketchy festivals on the fringe are stepping into the limelight, no doubt spurned by the wild successes that Portland, OR has seen as a food truck mecca. Read More >

Entertaining the family on a road trip can go well beyond handheld video games and car bingo. What’s a road trip without intriguing stops along the way? Here are some fun ways to turn your road trip into an entertaining venture – after all, the journey is half the fun.

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One of the benefits of staying in a hotel equipped with a kitchenette, such as Homewood Suites, is the opportunity to save money on dining out. Here are some tips for making your next “dining in” experience simple and affordable.

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