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Trip to Mackinaw City, MI?We are taking a family vacation this summer to Mackinaw City, MI and coming back home through Wisconsin. Does any one have any ideas for interesting spots that are either free or require a nominal entrance fee? We have three boys ages 11, 8,& 7? Our boys like museums, historical sites, etc. Thank you for you help.

 

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Get Books on Tape for Road TripsWhen I go on a trip in my car to visit my daughter and the grandchildren I get a book on tape from the library for free, to listen to as I travel. It is great company and the journey goes quicker. By Janice Cram

 

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Carry a ThermosI never go anywhere without my thermos. I bought it for $1 at a thrift store, it holds a quart and has a handle. It's so much better than a plastic water bottle because it's so refreshing to have really COLD water in the summer's heat on errands, or working in the garden, and nice HOT tea on a cold winter's day.

 

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Clean Up While TravelingWhen traveling with children, I do this to avoid stopping all the time and save money on wipes. Before we leave, I get at least 2 wash cloths and soap them really well but don't rinse them. I put them in a ziplock baggie.

 

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Taking Pictures When Your TravelIf you're traveling with an untried camera, take advantage of a 1-hour film developing service and test a roll of photos. This precaution may spare you the disappointment of learning only after returning home that your camera was malfunctioning. By joesgirl

 

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Check for Internet ConnectionWhen planning a trip, check for internet connections. When your time is limited, that high speed access can make a huge difference.

 

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Marking Pans, Dishes and Utensils For Group Picnics Or CampingWhen we go picnicking/camping with other families, we usually mix cooking and eating utensil together for eating and dishwashing. Saves on water and fuel.

 

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Healthy Snacks and Toys in the CarWhen our children were small, we tried to keep a stash of some healthy snacks and water in the van on long trips. We also kept some mesh bags with toys in them so they had something to do to keep them occupied while on the road. By Robin

 

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Bring Cloth Grocery Shopping Bags On VacationTaking a vacation where you will be staying in a condo? Pack cloth totes with strong handles and shoulder straps, to put your groceries in; much easier to carry from the car to the condo, making less trips. By Syd

 

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AAA for TravelersIf you have someone you love who needs to travel a lot, I would suggest giving them a AAA membership for Christmas. It is very economical and something they may have to use more than once throughout the year. My sister gives her kids and their families memberships each year for Christmas and she often gives this as a gift for weddings. Seems like a very original idea to me! By Robin

 

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Packing Light For A TripWant to avoid long waits at the luggage counter or worse yet, lost luggage? Try to pack everything into carry on bags. Women can also fit some items into a large handbag. Wear your heaviest clothes; wear layers unless it's too hot. By joesgirl

 

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Makeshift BackpackTo make a temporary backpack for carrying your lunch on a short hike, bringing home trailside treasures, or transporting other light objects, just close the waist of a long-sleeved sweater or jacket with pins or string. Knot the sleeve ends together to form a strap.

 

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Pillow Case Laundry BagIf you are taking a trip I suggest taking along an old pillow case to use as a laundry bag. By Robin

 

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Ice Tea for TravelingWhen we travel, we drink iced tea. Buying bottled tea is expensive. We save our empty soda bottles and fill them with tea we make at home. Then, we just throw them in the cooler and we're ready to go, at a fraction of the cost. We also, do this with water.

 

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Taking Your Own Snacks On AirplanesWhen using our great airlines, for vacation, work related, etc., remember you don't have to pay the high cost of the restaurants or vendors in the airports. Save several dollars by making & taking your own sandwiches, snacks. We've done this several times and no one have ever said anything to us.

 

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Keeping Cameras Safe While on VacationThis is about keeping your camera safe on vacation. I was walking down the street in a foreign country and had my camera strap around my wrist and the camera in my hand.

 

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If It Sounds Too Good to Be True...This goes back to the old saying "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". We were offered a two day-one night package at a local resort for only $40CAN.

 

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Use Bonded Travel AgentsUse a travel agent, who's licensed and bonded. Otherwise they could sell your information to someone who could live in your home while you're gone or rob it while you're out of town on vacation.

 

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Foggy Swimming Goggles Remedy?How do I keep my kids goggles from getting foggy?

 

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Trash Bag for the SuitcaseI always toss a clean trash bag first thing into any suitcase I am packing. I use it as a laundry bag or to carry home wet swimsuits and towels. When I unpack, I toss in a clean bag before I store the suitcases.

 

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Find New Places for Getaways?I think we all get in a rut and tend to take "mini" vacations to the same places over and over. That generally means it is a place we enjoy, but I am always looking for a new "getaway". I am sure you feel the same.

 

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Write the Date on Travel BrochuresHow many times have you looked at a map or booklet giving information on a particular area that you wish to visit on vacation and wondered how old the information is?

 

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Storing a 5th Wheel Trailer?I am new at camping. I have a 5th wheel trailer and want to know any winterizing or cleaning tips to prepare it for winter. It will be stored until May '06.

 

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A Flag or Marker For Your TentWhen you are camping all the tents look alike to a kid. So that they always know where their tent is, attach a flag type identifier on the tent as high as you can.

 

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Pack for a 2 Week Vacation in a BackpackPut in 3 tank tops, 3 t-shirts, one pair of sandals, one sweater, light raincoat, one dress, one skirt, one pair of jeans and one pair of Keds.

 

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Inexpensive Camping BowlAn empty plastic soda bottle, cut off to a convenient height, will work as a camp bowl. You may want to sandpaper the cut to smooth the edge.

 

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Inexpensive Fire GrillGrills from old ovens or barbecues can be used for fire grills. Don't use refrigerator shelves as they will release toxic gasses when heated.

 

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Save for Your Dream HolidayThink of your dream holiday. Put away in a holiday account a definite amount for the length of time it takes to save the amount you need for your holiday plus extra money for comfort...

 

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Last Off the PlaneWhen traveling by plane, make sure you are one of the last off the aircraft, then you have the choice of all those lovely magazines people buy themselves and leave behind!

 

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Unable To Travel?DH and I have not been able to take a vacation for several years because of financial restraints and doing our share of caring for elderly relatives. I feel that this is having an effect on me. I don't think creatively and I make mistakes. Does anyone have any ideas of how to refresh the brain cells at home?

 

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Recommended RV Books?My husband and I are interested in becoming full time RVers when he retires in about 4 years. Does anyone have any books on the subject they could recommend? I am trying to watch costs so hate to buy new books only to find out I don't need that information.

 

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Cheap Universal Studios Tickets?I need to find cheap tickets to Universal Studios in Florida. Or does anyone have any other ideas to do with kids in Florida other than the pricey amusement type parks?

 

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Keep Pen Ink From Leaking in Your PurseOne easy way to prevent pen ink from leaking in your purse or briefcase is to store your pens in plastic travel toothbrush holder. Even pens with caps can sometimes break and leak.

 

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Keeping Facial Soap Case from Smelling Bad?I have been traveling quite a bit lately and keep my facial soap in a plastic soap case and then put in a plastic zip lock bag. After a couple of days, it has a terrible odor. Does anyone have a suggestion for stopping this odor?

 

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Saint Petersburg, Florida Travel Advice?My family and I are going to Saint Petersburg, Florida on April 7th. I have 4 children ages 5 to 18. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to stay or what to do while we are there. We are arriving at the St. Petersburg airport.

 

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Iowa Vacation Ideas?My husband and I only have two days vacation and wish to Iowa in August or September. Any suggestions for "points of interest" for a fun time on such a short vacation, that won't break the bank?

 

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Wisconsin Vacation Ideas?My husband and I only have two days vacation and wish to Southern Wisconsin in August or September. Any suggestions for "points of interest" for a fun time on such a short vacation, that won't break the bank?

 

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Using Laundry Tablets When Traveling?I recently read on a web site about taking laundry tablets with you on a vacation in case you have to wash some things. They are easy to carry and cheaper than buying the little boxes offered at "washing" places, however, I cannot find laundry tablets!

 

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Kayaking Tips?We just purchased a couple of used kayaks. Does anyone have any kayaking tips? They are sea kayaks, they will be used in lakes and in the Puget Sound (near Seattle).

 

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Hanging Paper Towels on a Boat, Camper or RVOn our boat we use a stretchy "bungee" cord to hang up our paper towel roll (you put the cord through the roll). You could do the same in your camper or RV - or anywhere else, for that matter!

 

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Luggage Damaged by the Airlines?So you know that airlines will PAY to have your luggage repaired if it is damaged in-flight? You just have to go to customer service - have the damage noted and go to the repair place they refer you to. (A tip from my well-traveled sister.)

 

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Finding Night Crawlers for FishingMy Fiance and I love to go fishing, and I usually use night crawlers as bait. But instead of buying them several times throughout the year, we catch them. . .

 

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Travelling from Saint Petersburg to Key West?I am currently in Saint Petersburg (Treasure Island) and would like to go to Key West asap. What are my budget options for getting there? I'm told that there is a boat that leaves Ft. Myers Beach to Key West, how would I get to Ft, Myers from my current location?

 

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Laguna Beach Travel Tips?My family of 4 (DH, and DD ages 8 and 14, plus me!) is traveling to the Laguna Beach/Irvine area in California in October of this year. We plan on visiting DisneyLand, the Nixon Library, the San Diego Zoo, Hollywood and Balboa Island.

 

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RC Car Battery QuestionFor remote control batteries, mine is 6.0 volt. Can i replace it with a drycell 9.0 volt? Would the the RC car work?

 

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Ziplock Bags and an Extra Pillow CaseWhen traveling and staying in hotels or motels, remember to pack a couple of snack size zippered plastic bags for used complimentary soaps and bottles of shampoo.

 

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Timeshare Advice?Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to use a timeshare, or to sell one?

 

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Traveling To Africa?I am 17 and might be traveling to Africa this summer for missionary work. I was wondering if anyone out there had done anything of the sort. I wear contacts and I don't know how that will work when I'm over there, and what key items should bring I when going to Africa.

 

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Protection for You and Your Car on Hot DaysHot weather causes really hot autos because they sit in the sun. Buy a yard of white or light material. Cut it in half, cut one half in half again.

 

Travel Tips for Springfield, MA - Frugal Travel GuideTravel tips for Springfield, MA. Home of the Basketball Hall of Fame! Springfield is home to four colleges including Springfield College and only minutes from UMass, Amherst College, Smith College and others. Springfield is centrally located at about 30 minutes north of Hartford, CT, two hours west of Boston and about three hours from NYC.

 

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Inexpensive Vacation Ideas?I am wondering what can I do for some sort of vacation. I have been working 2 jobs for the last 9 months and school is out. I don't really have any money to spend. I am somewhat handicapped in that I have to have electricity at night so I can't camp. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

Homemade Camping Picnic TableWe found a pattern for a picnic table constructed from 1 piece of 3/4 inch plywood. It will seat 4-6 people and is small enough to fit in the back of a SUV.

 

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Baby Wipe Clean Up When CampingAfter a day of camping, spraying bug spray, and using sunscreen give your self a quick bath using baby wipes before you hop into your sleeping bag. Save the baby wipes and they can be used to wipe up the tent floor before you pack it away.

 

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Bring Baking Soda on Camping TripsTake a box of baking soda with you on a canoe trip/camping. You can use it to clean your hair, as under arm deodorant, to brush your teeth, rinse your mouth or as a soap in the shower. You can also sprinkle it in your shoes at night or in your damp suitcase.

 

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Bringing Electronic Devices When CampingIf you are bringing electronic devices or flashlights, remove the batteries before packing and store them in a ziplock bag. That way if something accidentally gets flipped on, you won't run down your batteries.

 

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Taking Foods to PicnicsWhen I take brownies or cookies to a picnic, I put several paper plates together and wrap them in foil, then I put the goodies on top. At cleanup time, I don't have to worry about transporting a dish home, and it is easy enough to take apart if someone else wants to take something messy, and needs a extra plate and some foil to cover it.

 

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Burgers for CampingWhen camping I always put my ground beef into a one quart ziploc bag and press flat before we go. When we're ready to cook burgers I just score the bag with the spatula, cut the bag open and I have patties all made up. Sometimes you have to push the sides in so they'll hold together, but it sure saves your hands from getting greasy.

 

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Food for the Family Camping TripNo camping trip is complete without an old, green Coleman stove. This propane-powered stove has kept generations of campers well fed in the most adverse weather conditions. Because they are so common and virtually indestructible, it should be quite easy to find a used one in a second hand shop or the classified section of your local paper.

 

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Amtrak Vacation Tips?Amtrak Vacation Tips. I am looking for advice on an Amtrak vacation for 2 sons and parents. I would like to see the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Glacier National Park. Any advice is appreciated as I have No Amtrak Experience or National park experience.

 

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Good Places to Go for a Weekend?There are 5 of us girls that all ran around together while in school years ago. We now try to get together each year for a few days just by ourselves. I would like to know if anyone has any ideas of places to go for a weekend.

 

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Travel Tips for Sugar Creek, OH?Travel Tips for Sugar Creek, OH. I want to visit Sugar Creek, Ohio to the Amish Country. Has anyone been there and can tell me what they enjoyed doing or seeing?

 

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Wet Wipes for a Cookout Cool DownWet Wipes for a Cookout Cool Down. At a cookout, picnic, or other hot weather gathering, toss a package of wet wipes in the cooler with the ice and drinks (I bought a plastic pop-up dispenser for a dollar). . .

 

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Travel Tips for Kansas City, KS?We are going to Kansas City in Aug and staying at the Great Wolf Lodge. I've already found some info online but was wondering if there's any ThriftyFun members who've been or ...

 

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New England Travel Tips?We are going to visit the North Eastern states in September and I would like to know of places of interest to visit. We are going to follow the fall colors starting from Maine.

 

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E-Ticket Vs. Paper Tickets?Should I pay extra money for paper Airline Tickets? I plan on flying a relative in for the Christmas Holidays. I have always purchased paper tickets, I wonder if I should continue?

 

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Tipping on a Cruise?My husband and I are budgeting for a cruise to Alaska next year. What is the protocol for tipping? Who do you tip? How much and how frequently? I have heard conflicting information.

 

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Travel Tips?Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - I have a 4 day free trip there Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. What shall I see, do, buy, experience? Any help would be much appreciated. We are staying at the Vallarta Palace Resort.

 

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Traveling Across America?I am looking for tips for traveling across America.

 

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Assistance For The Elderly on Exotic Trips?How does one get assistance on exotic trips for elderly on walker, i.e. african safari, machu picchu?

 

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Is it financially practical to get a fishing license? Is it financially practical to get a fishing license? We live about seven miles from the Snake River. The license costs $25.75 this coming year. We don't mind catching what other people call "trash fish."

 

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Planning a Trip?Planning a Trip. In July my family is planning to take a trip to Maryland and then to Cooperstown, NY. We are very excited but need some help making this trip as inexpensive as possible.

 

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Travel Tips for Savannah, GA?My husband and I will be visiting Savannah, GA at the end of March and would like to know of some neat and inexpensive things to do. We would like to splurge and eat at Lady & Sons restaurant.

 

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Travel Tips for Nashville, TN?We are taking a trip to Nashville in April - I would like any info on places to visit, places to eat and lodging.

 

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Visit Civil Rights Museum Free In MemphisThe National Civil Rights Museum in downtown Memphis (the historic south main arts district) is free after 3pm on Mondays.

 

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When is it cheapest to book a cruise?What I want to know is how do you know when its the end of the season? My husband and I are planning a cruise the end of this month.

 

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Travel Tips for Boston, MA?I have always been curious about visiting Boston. Is it expensive? Does anyone have any good, inexpensive suggestions of places to stay and visit that won't cost an arm and a leg?

 

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Travel Tips for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico?We already have airfare and a condo to stay in. I would like inexpensive fun things to do, suitable for senior citizens.

 

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Mississippi Vacation Ideas?My family all has time off next week for spring break. We are in Mississippi and I need good budget vacation ideas.

 

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Use Free Luggage Tags For MarkingI always take a fistful of the free luggage tags the airlines provide (Ditto the stickers). They are wonderful for identifying all sorts of equipment; musical instrument cases, bags, and the like.

 

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Great Places to Rent a Cabin?My husband and I have our 20th wedding anniversary coming up. We would like to get away for 4-5 days somewhere here in the United States. We were thinking maybe a cabin or somewhere all inclusive.

 

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Selling a Vacation Package?What would be the fastest way to try to sell a package that I won from the california lottery american idol 2nd chance drawing? This package includes 2 nights hotel party before the final show on may 23 plus viewing from the kodak theatre.

 

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Homemade Waterproofing Spray for a Tent?I was wondering if anyone has/knows of a homemade recipe for a spray to waterproof our tent? I hope I explained that right. We bought a new tent and want to spray it with something to insure waterproofing it in case of rain.

 

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Keeping Spiders Out of a Boat?I am just wondering if there is way to keep spiders out of my boat? I don't want to use chemicals because of worry with human and pet contact.

 

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Making an Airline Reservation?I have never made an airline reservation before. I need to get a round trip ticket to New York for my 17 year old daughter to attend a ten day seminar at Columbia University. How do I go about this? Since I am inexperienced, I am concerned that I will waste a lot of money. Also, she does not go until June 18th, and I'm wondering when I should make the reservation.

 

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1998 Coleman Niagra Pop-up Camper?We just bought a 1998 Coleman Niagra pop up camper. The dinette table is missing. No big deal, but i think it was used to make the extra bed. Does anyone have pics of their camper with the extra bed in use so that I could get an idea of what I might use to make the bed workable.

 

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Passports Required For Air Travel To Canada and MexicoI just read an article in the L.A. Times reminding me that if you are going to Canada or Mexico by air, you need a passport now. And what's more - new passports, even renewals are now taking 4 months plus to go through!

 

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Save Juice Cartons for Camping IceIf you like to camp, rinse well and save empty quart and half-gallon cardboard orange juice cartons. Fill with water an inch from the top and freeze.

 

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Easy Premade Grilling PacketsTake foil, cut it in about 6x6 inches. Make a hamburger patty, add the seasoning you like, add thick slices of potato, onion, carrots. Put another layer of foil on this, fold all sides over a couple times to seal tight and freeze.

 

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Pack Away Camping Supplies TogetherI place all the little things for camping in marked totes and keep them packed so that I am not trying to hunt everything down when needed. This also keeps me from paying for things again when they can not be located.

 

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Plastic Plates For CampingTo save money and the environment, I purchased "picnic" plates from the Dollar Tree. They are made of thin plastic, making them easy/light to pack.

 

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Information about Havre de Grace, MD?We are interested in the Havre de Grace, MD area and would like to hear from people who live there or in the area.

 

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Tips For Car-Camping Or BackpackingIf you're like me, you're going camping/hiking with friends/family this summer (or wishing that you'd be able to). Here's a few tips for your summer car-camping and backpacking trips:

 

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Use Sample Sizes For TravelingNow that summer vacation is here, it's a good time to break out your collection of shampoo/lotion and other personal care samples to take with you on your trips. So much easier to pack!

 

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East Coast Vs West Coast Behavior Differences?What is the difference between people from the East coast and people from the West coast?

 

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Emergency No Slip Mat for the BathtubJust a very simple suggestion - we stayed at a Hampton Hotel with no anti-skid treads in the tub. Yep, it was slippery.

 

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Cook Two Things In The Same WaterWhether you camp or not, here is a great way to cook two items in the same water. I tried this and it was perfect!

 

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Keep Cooler Odor Free with Baking SodaAnother great way to keep camping cooler fresh and odor free between uses is to wash and dry, then sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of baking soda inside before closing the lid.

 

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Travel Information and Ideas for Angola, IN?We are going for 3 nights to the Pokagon State Park in Angola, IN.

 

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Travel Packages from Sydney?Any ideas for cheap luxury packages from Sydney to a really nice beach area for 2 weeks holiday?

 

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Vacation Spots From Virginia to Key West?My husband and I are planning to drive from Blacksburg, VA to Key West during the Christmas time. We would like to stop somewhere in the middle for a few days. Any suggestion for a beautiful little town with a lot of art galleries, nice shops, and good restaurants.

 

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Free Accommodations Through CouchsurfingOk, so you are travelling this year, your budget is extremely low! Try www.couchsurfing.com. I host a lot of people with this website and will end up using it myself next time I travel.

 

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