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Travel

Tasting Tuscany: A lesson in Italian cuisine

(ARA) – All types of cuisines, from Italian to Latin to Asian, have a set of core staples that are essential to creating a distinctively authentic meal.

More often than not, Italian fare rises to the top of the preferred cuisines list, so Chef Paolo Lafata, director of Olive Garden’s Culinary Institute of Tuscany, provides a little education about Italian dishes by sharing the top five essential ingredients needed to prepare fresh and delicious Italian dishes.

Outdoor trips for the whole family to love

(ARA) – As your children grow older, it can be difficult finding fun family vacations for everyone to enjoy
together. Here are some tips to get out and have a pleasurable family vacation:

Sugar and salt – the right recipe for safe highways

(ARA) – Sugar is commonplace in the kitchen, but it may be a surprising ingredient when it comes to
removing ice and snow from streets and highways.

Get ready to hit the powder this ski season

(ARA) – Skiers and snowboarders are an enthusiastic bunch. Even during last year’s recession, more
than 57 million people hit the slopes during the 2008-2009 season, according to the National Ski
Association. And with record snowfall recorded throughout North America and the Winter Olympics starting in mid February, this season is slated to be even bigger.

What to do if you’re in an auto accident

(ARA) – As winter approaches, snow, ice storms and fewer daylight hours mean more drivers are at the
risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Would you know what to do if you were driving and
hit another vehicle, a pedestrian or a biker?

When a car accident happens, injuries may be severe and emotions may be high. However,
important things must be taken care of – both at the scene of any accident and immediately afterward.

Here are 13 helpful tips from FindLaw.com, a leading online source of legal information, for what you should do immediately following an automobile accident:

A holiday home away from home

(ARA) – The holiday season is practically synonymous with family vacations. Visiting relatives you
haven’t seen in a year, gluttonous eating and cramming the whole crew into a hotel room with tight sleeping quarters and one bathroom. It’s all par for the course, right? Well, it doesn’t have to be.

Great deals, seasonal activities make pre-holiday a great time to get away

(ARA) – A vacation may be the last thing on your mind as the holidays draw near this year, but contrary to popular belief the holiday season is a great time to take a break. Pre-holiday season deals sweeten the appeal of a weekend getaway to decompress from the stresses of a busy fall and winter season.

Americans agree: family vacations still worth the money

(ARA) – Families that play together stay together – at least that’s the common wisdom. Even in tough economic times, family vacations are worth the money, Americans agree

Tap your inner adventurer in the Evergreen State

(ARA) – More and more Americans are cutting back their vacation plans in an effort to combat the rising costs of travel. By cutting back, families are traveling across the United States, exploring the rich scenery and life of this country without spending a huge amount of money.

Tips to see fall foliage in a whole new way

(ARA) – Every fall, many families pack up the car to travel to see fall foliage. Cooler temperatures and vivid colors make fall the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature. Most regions have an area known for a vivid display of fall foliage, so families don’t have to travel too far to enjoy autumn colors.

How to cash in on recession-driven summer travel deals

(ARA) – Summer travelers will find the silver lining of the current economic climate is the availability of some incredible travel values.  Hotel, airfare and vacation package prices are all down significantly from last year, helping to make travel more affordable than it has been in years.

Vacation rental homes: an affordable alternative to hotels

(ARA) – With consumers looking to stretch their travel dollar further in today’s challenging economy,
many are turning to vacation rental homes as an alternative to traditional hotels.

Five strategies to help you save on summer travel

(ARA) – After a long winter of hard work, inclement weather, schoolbooks and bad news on the economy,
who couldn’t use a break this summer? The recession probably has many American families
reconsidering their summer vacation plans, but with some smart travel strategies, it is possible for
the whole family to enjoy a budget-friendly summer getaway..

Here are five tips for making the most of your summer vacation dollars…

Vacation locally to save big this summer

(ARA) – With a down economy and the potential for higher gas prices this summer, many Americans are looking to take a more budget-friendly trip. Taking a “staycation,” instead of a traditional vacation, is a great option to save money. A staycation means you spend your vacation exploring what your city, county and state have to offer instead of traveling far and spending an excessive amount of money.

Smart ways summer travelers can cut hotel costs

(ARA) – How does your family plan to save money on summer vacation this year? Driving rather than flying? Maybe carrying all the items you need instead of renting once arriving at your destination? These are all great ways to save! But how do you cut back on one of the biggest, yet totally necessary costs of travel – accommodations?