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Seeing the World, Saving the Planet

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(NewsUSA) – Many people hope to see the world. But as industrialization, pollution and global warming threaten one-of-a-kind locales, many Americans travel with a new sense of urgency -; they want to see the world before it’s gone. People are booking trips to raft China’s Yangtze River before the government builds a dam in 2009. [...]

A Unique Way to Experience America

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When Americans travel, they tend to go from point A to B. Planes, trains and buses will transport you to sites, but among security checks, long lines and little leg space, the journey can become a pain. Vacationers who want to enjoy every leg of their vacation have been turning to alternative ways of travel. [...]

Tourists Explore Regional Cuisines

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(NewsUSA) – For many travelers, cultural immersion no longer means walking tours to monuments or through art museums. Instead, tourists seek to satisfy their stomachs along with their wanderlust. So-called “food vacations” are on the rise. According to one 2007 study, 27 million Americans included culinary activities as part of their travel plans between 2004 [...]

Get a Fresh Outlook With Some Fresh Air

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Stepping away from the office to recharge your batteries is a must in this day and age. By getting off the clock and taking a vacation in the quiet beauty of nature, you may receive all the invigoration you need to return to your life relaxed and refreshed. Studies have shown that simply spending time [...]

Football Season Marks the Time for Car Care

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As the leaves fall and the cold weather approaches, everyone begins to feel a little football fever. Just like the greatest coaches check their starting line-ups each year, make sure that your vehicle’s most important parts and systems aren’t corroded, empty, deflated or worn out. With kick-off around the corner, Firestone Complete Auto Care offers [...]

Keep Road Trips Fun by Avoiding Blowouts

(NewsUSA) – Now is the time for road trips. But before heading out of town, it’s important to prepare your vehicle. Overlooking something as simple as a vehicle’s tire pressure can cause problems.   “Many people don’t realize that tire pressure affects steering and braking control,” said Roger Fournier, regional vice president for tires.com, part [...]

Guard Against Blood Clots While Traveling

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(NewsUSA) – Air travel these days can be a challenge, with long security lines and flight delays. But many people may not know that traveling by plane can also increase your risk of developing a dangerous blood clot. The longer the trip, the more at risk you are for developing a clot. What is a [...]

GPS and the Road to Greater Savings

  (NewsUSA) –  Unwilling to ask for directions? Prepare to pay the price in gas and wear and tear on your vehicle.  Your efficiency behind the wheel can affect your bank account. If you get lost too often, you’ll waste gas while putting unnecessary miles on your automobile. And in a down economy, when every penny [...]

A Helpful Tip for Summer Road Trips

(NewsUSA) – When 39-year-old Tricia Martin was a young girl, summer vacation often meant a three-day drive from the northwest suburbs of Chicago to Denver. It meant sweating in a station wagon without air conditioning, feeling carsick and fighting with her younger sister. It also meant lots and lots of fast food. “We’d wake up [...]

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