You Need A Vacation: Five Hints Can Help

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(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Travel Association, the average American worker leaves nearly five paid vacation days on the table—almost an entire week of time that could be spent with family and friends or investing in yourself.

To help you get yourself set to get away, consider these five tips:

Save money and avoid crowds by traveling in the so-called “shoulder season,” generally fall and spring in Europe and the Caribbean.

What’s trending in travel is having adventures. Reports the ABTA, a leading travel association, an increasing number of people look for a challenge vacation, such as hot air ballooning in Turkey or white-water rafting in Spain.

Consider renting an apartment or house rather than a hotel room. This can be particularly handy—and possibly less expensive—if you need a lot of space for a large family.

Pack smart.The general rule is after you’ve packed up the least you think you’ll need, take out one item. Basically, try to include clothes that can be mixed and matched.

Get good guides. An all-new series of travel books has been designed to help people quickly pinpoint their locations at their destination cities and discover the best attractions in the vicinity.

This Michelin’s Map & Guide series consists of concise pocket-size guides that pack a lot of information into 25 pages. The books are organized by neighborhoods, with each represented by a single-fold, easy-to-read, atlas-quality map indexed to orient travelers to their immediate surroundings and what they can enjoy nearby. A major French tire maker, Michelin has been making travel guides since 1900.

The books include “must-see” attractions, Michelin travel editors’ favorites, notable restaurants, cafés and bars, shopping and nightlife. They even suggest places where you can just take a short break. They’re great quick reference guides for even the most spontaneous traveler.

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For further facts on travel, visit http://travel.michelin.com

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Cynthia Lopinto

Cyn LoPinto, M.A. is a gerontologist focusing on significant issues affecting older adults and their families. Her areas of interest include lifestyle enrichment, family dynamics, and caregiver support. Cyn has worked in both the recreational and healthcare industries.