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Fewer Drivers Predicted this July 4th
According to AAA, car travel will be down this July 4th holiday. It is estimated that more Americans will celebrate our country's birthday by traveling by plane instead of car due to lower airfare prices. What might this mean for those of us who are still planning to pack up the car and head out on the roads?...
Road Trip and Driving Songs
With people pinching pennies and gas prices much better compared to last year, it looks like more people may be hitting the road for vacations this summer. And isn't it pretty much a requirement that a special mixed CD or iPod playlist be brought along for the drive? There are just some songs that demand we be behind the wheel,...
Watch Where you Walk in Florence
Recently, I was lucky enough to spend a week in Florence, Italy. It was amazing--the museums, churches, architecture, food, culture--the sights and sounds of Florence can attract and distract. But for a tourist being distracted means the possibility of being run over by a Vespa....
Dream Vacation: Why I Bought Travelers Insurance
In a little less than 2 weeks, I will be fulfilling a life-long dream--I will be traveling to Italy. My best friend Misty is living in Florence for 3 months and she asked me to visit her--gee, I guess that'd be ok. I've never been out of the country, and I'm not looking forward to such a long plane trip...
Staying Local for Labor Day
With Labor Day fast approaching, the unofficial end of summer, people are looking for ways to have a great time without putting 200 miles on our cars or emptying our checking accounts. According to the Department of Transportation, Americans drove 4.7%, or 12.2 billion, fewer miles in June 2008 than June 2007, and the trend is likely to continue. So...
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