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It's obvious that sometimes one must do their homework ahead of time so they are prepared to answer tough questions. It was a lesson learned for those working on the Connecticut Statewide Rest Area and Service Plaza Study.

The pristine and historic Merritt Parkway in Connecticut might be seeing some changes and some think they might not be for the better.

Interstate 395 service plazas are slated for over-the-highway facilities according to recently released conceptual plans. Plans for a proposed facility in Thompson have not yet been released.

There are many things you can do to keep your kids occupied while on long car trips. Keeping busy is the key to keeping them happy!

Contractor Earth Tech has performed the Connecticut Service Plaza and Rest Area Study concluding that changes to service plazas will improve services to travelers while leading to more in state revenue

For those driving through Connecticut's highways, it will seem quite obvious that some of the numerous service plazas, rest areas, and welcome centers are not quite as modern as those found in other states.

What does it mean to be a good neighbor? It's a question on the minds of many Connecticut residents as they see that the State of Connecticut is definitely not a good neighbor and has not taken steps to become one.

Imagine driving down Interstates 95 and 395 underneath large over-the-highway service plazas.

A proposal to upgrade and build new highway rest areas is a step closer to reality as work on the Connecticut Statewide Rest Area and Service Plaza Study nears completion.

Finding a summer job can be challenging for college students. Here are some tips to help.

10 Tips On How To Plan an Affordable Vacation

A travel journal is a way to capture your memories of a vacation and also create a wonderful, very personalized souvenir of your vacation that you will enjoy for years to come. Here are some tips to create a travel journal for your next vacation.

You hear it all the time..."5-Star Safety Rating'...."Superior Car Safery rating"...but, what exactly does it mean? And how does it impact your decision to buy a car?

Now that the weather is changing and the bitter cold days are being replaced with warmer weather, it is time to get your car ready for the hot summer days ahead.

A comparison of staying at a Disney World Hotels to renting an offsite vacation Home. Vacation homes are often cheaper and offer many more amenities.

When I think of summer I think of family Barbeques- great for spending time with the family, but not great for my thighs. When I go to one of these family functions I always use these 5 tips. They are perfect for getting on track with a healthy diet.

Avoid food borne illness and disease with15 tips for food safety this summer season.

The summer can drag on and on. Arm yourself with these tips for keeping your kids occupied. You'll look like the hero and your kids will thank you!

Summer is a fun time for kids! Remembering these common safety tips is essential to having a safe and fun summer break!

An article that will help families with children have a safe summer. Includes topics such as sunburn, dehydration, insect bites and water safety.

Are you looking for a fantastic family vacation but with you could take the baby sitter along as well so mom and dad can have some romantic time as well? Disney cruise lines may be just what you are looking for and you don't have to bring . . .

Travel tips from a former resident of Egypt that are not found in most travel books.

A national park vacation should be a happy memory. But, one step too close to a bear or veering off the hiking trail can end in tragedy. Remembering simple safety tips will make your next visit a memorable one.

Many try so hard to plan for the perfect vacation that we need a rest from our vacation. Intentions are good, expectations are high and a lot of the time we are just glad to get back home. Keeping travel planning simple will create a relaxing vacation.

A proposed visitor's center in Thompson is apparently not a priority goal in a report issued by Earth Tech who is studying rest areas, service plazas, and welcome centers in Connecticut.

A travel blog can enhance your vacation by allowing your friends and family to participate as well as creating a record of the trip that you can enjoy later. Make sure you create one for your next vacation.

Many people save pennies a long time in order to have a special vacation. You may be pleasantly surprised to find out that there are ways to put that hard earned and painstakingly saved money into an even more fabulous vacation than you expected.

Arkansas law passed last year makes it illegal to smoke while in a car with children 6 years or younger, or weighing 60 pounds or less, confined in safety child seat.

Inexpensive bus travel between New York City and Boston, from downtown to downtown, is only $15 each way. Pick up and drop off points are convenient to mass transit within each city. Chinatown buses are a quiet, clean and easy way to travel.

The Connecticut DOT is contemplating building over-the-road air rights facilities on Interstate 95 and 395 replacing service plaza areas or expand current plaza areas with more food choices.

Towing your camping trailer for the first time can be a challenge in some places and downright dangerous in others if you haven't practiced a little first. There are some things you need to know to make your trip safe, enjoyable and stress free.

The Westbrook Rest Area/Welcome Center on Interstate 95 in Westbrook, CT might be receiving a new building after all.

Road trips can be a blast. But there are also things about these excursion that make the experience irritating and/or uncomfortable. Here are a few pet peeves...

Traveling with pets can be a rewarding or harrowing experience. But by taking the appropriate precautionary measures, you can enjoy a memorable getaway and ensure the future of many more!

traveling with a baby can be a real hassle. Here are some helpful hints for traveling by car or plane.

Make your family vacation less stressful for both you and the young ones.

For the weary traveler, obtaining information about eastern Connecticut is as easy as getting off at the Westbrook Welcome Center located past exit 65 off Interstate 95 northbound. It's future may be in jeopardy if officials listen to EarthTech.

Taking a long road trip with a small child does not have to be stressful with a little organization. Here are some tips derived from my many solo road trips with my daughter.

How one stop on the highway taught me about "Minnesota Nice"

Vacations and travel seemed impossible to my boyfriend and I who live paycheck to paycheck, until we discovered the adventure of a cross country trek. Here are ten tips to an affordable road trip.

Learn how to plan ahead, provide entertainment, and overall make for a better vacation or roadtrip.

Motorists traveling in Connecticut may have seen large 70-foot tall metal poles along side major highways and have seen large electronic signs but do not know what their purpose is.

Those coming into Massachusetts from Interstate 84 and going onto the 138-mile long Massachusetts Turnpike towards Boston first see the Charlton East service plaza, one of many plazas for something for everyone.

A proposal for seven new rest areas, three welcome centers, and three truck facilities will soon be discussed at informational meetings by the Connecticut Department of Transportation

Fifty years since the release of his first guidebook, "Europe on Five Dollars a Day", Arthur Frommer shares ten travel myths which he has learned from his years of working in the travel industry. He dispels these myths to better inform the travelling public.

Making yourself comfortable and having small luxuries while traveling on an airplane can make the difference between a great travel experience and a shabby one.

Tips on how to successfully travel with an animal.

Here is the second installation of my company reviews, this time of Europe Travel Blog, a Europe travel and advice site recently launched by Europe cell phone rental provider Call-in-Europe.com.

While business travel clubs can save you money it is very important to remember that the bottom line always matters even when you are traveling. Staying in a decent priced hotel, eating meals out at cheaper locations, etc... should always be the goal.

Read on to discover handy Firefox tips, like using mouseless browsing and custom plugins to optimize your browsing experience. Plus, get simple step-by-step instructions for powerful Firefox hacks that will boost your browser's speed.

Have you seen the blue Aquadoodle Travel Go N Doodle board? This toy is similar to magnetic doodle boards, but it uses a pen filled with water instead of a magnet to make drawings. Read on to find out what I truly think of this toy...

Learn how RSS feeds can help your travel website.

My experiences and tips on making a successful garage sale!

You like to travel, and you like to travel in style. You own an auto mobile or if you don't have one you surely like to have a nice car. It's not really to important by what means you travel...

Backpack is an innovative, online, organizational tool that can be utilized to help build your travel website.

Would you like to collect something? Here are some tips to help you make the most of collecting -- just about anything!

Many parents might think that kids crossing oceans is not wise, however, allowing children to travel abroad is a great way to give them cultural exposure and a valuable learning experience!

This article contains several tips and pointers that will save you time and money on your next air travel and hopefully prevent catastrophies that could ruin you travel.

Getting your RV camper reading for a family vacation is easy with these tips.

Now I understand if your trailer is about 20 year old and rusty but say you just bought a brand new travel trailer, then you should check into some of these tips to help it keep that new look and last for years.

If you want your kitchen to be a money maker, you must follow these tips.

Have you heard about shoulder season? No, don't worry ladies it's not about the "off the shoulder dresses". No need to worry about how your shoulders will look in fashion. This is about finding discounts on travel between summer and the holidays.

Have you recently decided to take a family vacation or a romantic getaway? If you have and if you are like many other vacationers, you may be unsure as to whether you should seek assistance from a professional travel agent or if you should book your own vacation.

By following these four simple tips you can decorate your children's rooms with a personality and flavor as unique as they are.

Tips for the sane way to begin road cycling, or what I did wrong and how you can benefit for my newbie cycling mistakes.

The summer is almost over and many families traveled. They used various forms of transportation including airplanes, cars, boats, buses, and trains to name a few. As a whole, travelers were pleased with their travel experience.

If you are thinking of travelling this article is a must. It reveals many excellent safety tips on what you should keep in mind before you leave on your trip and how to travel safely while on your vacation so that you can enjoy a stress-free vacation.

Travel is expensive, but maybe Mega Bus can make it more affordable for you.

I provide some simple tips that, when applied, will help you get into your bikini quicker!

Have you recently decided that you would like to take a vacation? If you and if you are looking for assistance, there is a good chance that you would turn to a travel agent. The only question is which travel agent should you turn to?

Traveling to London? Confused as to which travel guide you should buy? Let this review of three popular titles assist you in your search.

With the addition of the page view bonus many Content Producers are seeking tips to increase the amount of page views their articles receive. Learn in here which articles are the top 5 to help you bring in more page views.

Budget travel is pretty simple once you understand what steps you need to take. Following these simple steps can same you money and stress.

There is nothing more frustrating than knowing that you are supposed to be in another city for a meeting, and knowing also that there is no way you'll make it. Follow these tips so that your business travel runs smoothly

Wouldn't it be nice to get paid to travel? You can see the country, spend a minimal sum of money, and draw a paycheck. It's not out of reach at all. How can you can paid to travel?

Try these timely tips from a committed travel foodie to discover the best and avoid the rest at home and around the world.

Senior citizens are living longer, healthier, more active lives. The demand for travel that suits their lifestyle is quickly becoming a billion dollar industry.

These seven tips will help you get started on the road to travel writing for pay.

Online poker is a good place to start playing poker and here are some great tips from a professional.

Girlfriend getaways are the hottest travel trend these days. My favorite type of girlfriend getaway is hitting the open highway for a road trip. Having traveled over many American roadways with my gal pals, I'm sharing the tips I've learned from these road trips.

Do you fantasize about traveling the world? There are shortcuts and resources which can help you travel more cheaply than you could imagine - sometimes even free!

Regardless of their specific disability, disabled people can travel most anywhere today via most modes of transportation. But they need to plan their trip well. Herewith are the nuts and bolts on how to do that!

There are many great reasons to travel by tour bus when vacationing and these are them!

You need to purchase special auto and health insurance when you travel in Mexico.

For travelers, IgoUgo.com offers the best in first-hand travel journals, reviews and photos. For writers and photographers, IgoUgo.com offers a chance to share their work and opinions with readers across the globe while earning rewards.

If you are planning a vacation, weekend adventure, or even a day trip you may want to enlist the help of one of Missoula's travel agencies.

Anyone who's traveled can basically become a published travel writer. Yet the first step to getting there is defeating negative thoughts from within. Here's the rundown on why virtually anyone's travel experiences are sellable to publications.

Summer fishing in the Florida Keys is popular because the winds are calm most days. The calms seas are great for anglers, but can be tough for angling. Here are a few calm day tips to help you catch more fish.

You are traveling in a foreign land and happen to be lost or need to find a pharmacy. Possessing a travel phrase book is essential if you want your travels to be as hassle-free as possible.

The WoW Alliance Leveling Guide contains four quick tips to help improve leveling in World of Warcraft

An inexpensive and entertaining trip to Travel Town in Los Angeles' Griffith Park is sure to please natives and tourists alike.

How would you like to travel with a 1/2 ounce bottle of shaving oil that not only is easy to travel with, but its contents work great on facial stubble?

With holiday season in full swing, travel is a common idea to many people. But travel doesn't have to be as dreadful as many think it is.