Guest BloggerBe a Hometown Tourist
If you don't have the time or the money to get away this summer, there's no reason you can't have a memorable vacation. Everything you need is right in your hometown. Sticking close to home means you not only save money, but you avoid the hassles of travel and help support the local economy. What's not to like? THE BASICS The trick to having a great stay-at-home vacation is to create the environment of a traditional vacation. That means getting out of your normal routine and treating your time as true vacation time. Travel expert and creator of TravelingMamas.com, Shannon
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Kimberly JohnsonGo local for your next vacation
With busy schedules and tighter budgets, more people are looking for ways to have fun without spending a fortune. Whether you have a long weekend to enjoy or just an afternoon, going local lets you get away without going very far. Go local for your next vacation! Small towns and big cities have something in common: There are always new experiences to be had. Here are some fun and easy ways to go local, no matter where you live. HOW TO FIND FUN THINGS TO DO Check your local newspaper - in print or online. Look for stories about hot spots,
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Jeff DaileyHometown Tourism Basics
If you don't have the time or the money to get away this summer, there's no reason you can't have a memorable vacation. Everything you need is right in your hometown. Be a Hometown Tourist Sticking close to home means you not only save money, but you avoid the hassles of travel and help support the local economy. What's not to like? Be a Hometown Tourist THE BASICS Hometown Tourism Basics The trick to having a great stay-at-home vacation is to create the environment of a traditional vacation. That means getting out of your normal routine and treating your time as true vacation
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