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How to Survive a Houseboat Rental Vacation with Friends

By ncpcdp

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Learn the tricks to make your Houseboat Rental Vacation a success. How to plan the fun and the chores to insure a pleasant vacation!.. more »

How to Survive a Military Move

By eHow Travel Editor

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Living in a military family provides a number of challenges. One of the most difficult of these is having to constantly move. Relocating from one military base to another means locating new schools, securing new employment and packing up ... more »

How to Survive Airplane Turbulence

By Ang1216Red

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Whether it’s a small patch of bumpy air or bad weather, turbulence in the air can happen. If you are a nervous or anxious flyer, this can put you in a state of panic. Even if you are a fairly calm flyer, these bumps in the air can be somewhat ... more »

How to Survive Business Travel

By Elliott

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If you travel significantly for business, you are known as a road warrior. Given the current climate of airline travel, getting from one place to the next is an art form. Travel is unpredictable. Read on for a few guidelines you should follow to ... more »

How to Survive Holland Tunnel Traffic

By Eli Zwillenberg

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The Holland Tunnel connects New Jersey to southern Manhattan and is often the best choice for a trip to Brooklyn thanks to its convenient connections to the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. The traffic can be daunting during rush hour, but this ... more »

How to Survive in the Wilderness

By JuggleMaster7

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The wilderness can be a wonderful place, full of animals and beautiful sites and sounds. But what if you were trapped there? What if you needed to survive? In this article you will learn some basic survival skills that will help you to stay alive... more »

How to Survive Lincoln Tunnel Traffic

By Eli Zwillenberg

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Don't worry, if you're commuting from New Jersey to Manhattan in the morning and back in the evening you may wish you were dead, but your life is not actually at risk. You will survive the Lincoln Tunnel, and with this guide it may even be painless... more »

How to Survive Your Disney Vacation with Small Children

By GreenMomma

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The magical Disney vacation can be overwhelming at times. With these tips you are sure to get the most out of your vacation with the least amount of meltdowns... more »

How to Swim With Sharks

By eHow Travel Editor

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One way to see a shark's true nature come out is to see them in their own environment. This doesn't come without its dangers. People that swim with sharks run the risk of becoming fish food. The media and Internet are full of stories of people ... more »

How to Take a "Sideways" Wine Tour

By eHow Travel Editor

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A proper re-enactment of the movie "Sideways" requires one wine connoisseur traveling with one same-sex friend who knows nothing about wine to the Central Coast wineries in California. This week-long journey of eating and drinking is sure to ... more »

How to Take A Cheap Vacation

By writing4fun

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With gas prices going through the roof, people are looking for cheaper means of travel. Amtrak could be the answer to that dilemma. By the way, school is almost out and the kiddos would definitely enjoy a train trip... more »

How to take a cheese tour in the summer

By The Pink Poodle

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Cheese touring can be a lot of fun in the summer. The best place to get introduced to this fast growing hobby is the south west region of France called Aveyron. Ever heard of Rocquefort? The birthplace of blue cheese? Take a pilgrimage..... more »

How to Take a Movie Location Vacation

By pianistic

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Don't know where to vacation this summer? How about at a movie location. You can stay at the same motel where they filmed No Country for Old Men or visit Wally World. Read more to find out how... more »

How to Take a Music-Themed Day Tour of Austin

By Jeremy

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Austin claims the title of 'Live Music Capital of the World' because there are said to be more live music venues per capita than anywhere in the world. Beyond the club doors, the influence of local music and musicians is felt throughout the ... more »

How to Take a New Age Tour of Sedona, Arizona

By eHow Travel Editor

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Sedona, Arizona is a red rock, New Age mecca. It has beautiful scenery and an eclectic counterculture to go with it. Crystal shops, healers, Native Indian guides and fringe cults are abound here. When you visit Sedona, don't take the traditional ... more »

How to take a New Jersey Transit Train During Rush Hour

By BeingArtsy

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The key to traveling on New Jersey Transit is to have some idea where you are going before you get to the station. It helps to know where the ticket windows are and where to find the self-serve ticket machines. Often, the station is crowded with ... more »

How to Take a Panama Canal Cruise

By eHow Travel Editor

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Taking a Panama Canal cruise offers a trip unlike other tropical cruises in the Caribbean. During the 51 mile pass through the canal, you'll experience history of the Americas and witness the mechanics of sailing ships through a man-made body of ... more »

How to Take a Skybus Vacation

By eHow Travel Editor

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Skybus is a travel option for anyone with a taste for adventure and a desire to save money. All the extra loot you pocket can be splurged on your vacation. If you have a computer and can click a mouse, you can book with Skybus, and you don't have ... more »

How to take a trip to Baja, CA

By HustlaHeath

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When I was a child we took a trip to Baja, CA. It was a very enjoyable trip, we got to snorkel & spear fish off of the reef. We slept right on the beach, it never got cold, at night the sky looked like it had a million stars, everything we ... more »

How to Take a Trip to Volusia County Speed Week

By eHow Travel Editor

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Daytona Beach, located in Volusia County, Florida is famous around the world for racing and speed. Speed Week is one of the highlights of the racing year. Speed Week in Volusia County starts in mid-February with the Daytona 500 and is followed by ... more »

How to Take a Water Vacation in Ireland

By Sonal Panse, eHow UK

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To experience the refreshing charm of the Irish countryside, take a water vacation in Ireland. Ireland has some of the best waterways in the world. They provide a whole range of activities from leisurely cruises to high adventure sports that will ... more »

How to Take an All-inclusive Vacation in Acapulco

By eHow Travel Editor

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One of the advantages of vacationing in Acapulco is its proximity to so many other towns and beaches. However, if you take an all-inclusive vacation in Acapulco, you need not go any farther. The bay offers plenty of activities, the nightlife is ... more »

How to Take an Elvis Presley Tribute Vacation

By Zach Chouteau

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Elvis Presley will always be ‘The King’ in the eyes of his countless admirers. If you’re one of them, a vacation following in his footsteps will never be forgotten... more »

How to Take Children to Mexico

By eHow Travel Editor

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Visiting Mexico can be entertaining and educational as well as a bonding experience for children and extended family. However, taking children to Mexico can present a series of challenges. Specifically, be aware of entry requirements, health and ... more »

How to Take Full Advantage of L.A.'s Griffith Park

By tlperl

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You know about Griffith Park's Greek Theater, the recently reopened Observatory, the golf course and the Los Angeles Zoo, right? Well, did you know that, at over 4200 acres, Griffith Park is also the largest urban wilderness area in the U.S.? And ... more »