With a busy family, hectic work schedule and decisions to be made daily on a variety of topics and issues, one thing the average person does not want to struggle over is where to vacation to get some rest. For many, time share real estate offers a convenience that takes the edge off of the question, "Where are we going this year?"

But despite fuel costs and financial worries, there is good news on the horizon for determined vacationers! As the seasons transition, Americans don't have to throw in the towel on travel for the rest of the year. Simply learn to travel smarter by taking extended weekend getaways during the autumn shoulder season. You'll save lots of money with these easy vacation planning tips.

We all look forward to vacations -- time to recharge our batteries and spend care-free days and nights with family and friends. But visions of vacations may change this year with a recession looming, rising gas prices and food and housing at a premium. Many Americans are on tight budgets that are affecting their travel plans.

Bedbugs, which were all but eliminated in the United States following World War II, have made their way back into the States and are spreading from coast to coast. Here's how to protect yourself.

With budgets tight, it's predicted the hottest trend in travel this summer will be "staycations." While this trend may be bad news for overseas destinations, it's expected to be a boom for the hotels and attractions in tourist-friendly U.S. cities.

The immune system can never go vacation. A travel bug can ruin a trip that has been planned for months. There are several reasons travelers' immune systems need to do double-duty during vacations or business trips.

The downturn in the real estate market has caused many people to forgo the purchase of a second home. But because they still want the opportunity to travel and spend time with friends and family, many are opting to become members of luxury travel destination clubs instead.