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Even with higher gas prices, families are still taking road trips. Or maybe because of the higher air fares caused by higher gas prices, people are opting to take more trips by car. Kids get bored riding in the car. If the children are bored, they start to pick on each other or insist on asking the dreaded, “Are We There Yet?” question that all drivers love to hear every 10 minutes. Below are some suggestions to keep your ride fun and most importantly, peaceful!

Play the alphabet game. Assuming your children are old enough to read or at least recognize letters, this is a great game to keep young travelers occupied. There are a few variations. They must find the alphabet, starting with A - on signs, billboards or license plates. You can make up the rules if you’ll use a combination of sources or just stick to one (it’s harder and takes a lot longer if you limit it to just license plates.) The next big decision you need to make is whether or not the word must start with the letter you’re searching for or if it just has to contain the letter. For example, if you’re looking for B, and drive past a Burger King restaurant, then you have your B, and can begin looking for C. If you decided it’s ok to find the letter anywhere within the word, then you could also claim the E, in Burger King. The key is that you must find these letters in sequence. You can’t claim an E if you haven’t found a D yet. Nor can you say “There’s a D on the street sign Doors R Us… and there WAS an E on Burger King.” There are no retro rules allowed.

Another variation of the alphabet game is that you have to find objects that begin with each letter. If you drive past a red barn, you could probably claim either an R (red) or a B (barn), depending on which letter you need next.

There’s always the trusty I SPY game. I spy something green and it’s outside (as opposed to inside the car). Riders take turns looking outside for something green. If you’re driving, chances are the object will pass by quickly - so participants have to be alert. Or perhaps you spy something black and inside. Possible guesses would be the steering wheel or Mom’s purse.

Equally important to the entertainment is the intermission. Take frequent stretch breaks. Even if you’re on a tight time frame to get to your destination, if you let others have a chance to get out of the car, to tap a kidney, have a snack and get some fresh air, your road trips will be much more enjoyable for all involved! Have fun!

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The Philippines, also known as the pearl of the orient, is an
archipelago located in southeast Asia. It consists of about
7,000 islands; a little more if it’s low tide. It’s quite hot
all year round, and it seems that the heat only dissipates
sometimes during the monsoon season or “wet season.” During this
time a series of typhoons slam the Philippines with strong
rains. Apart from typhoons causing occasional floods, the
Philippines also experiences volcanic eruptions every now and
then; Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Mayon, and Mt. Taal are some of the more
active Philippine volcanoes in the past century. Filipinos are
some of the friendliest and most fun-loving bunch of people
you’ll ever meet. However, some of these same people will not
think twice to fool, steal, or take advantage of you in some way
if they think they can profit from it. Unfortunately, the
Philippines is still a third world country for the most part and
so the majority of the people are very poor and struggle in
their daily lives. The country also has its fair share of litter
and pollution. Top of the line sky scrapers can be found in
metropolitan areas such as Manila and Cebu, and straw huts are
still being used in provincial areas. Food is exceptionally
delicious in the Philippines, but most of these are high in fat
as is usually the case for great tasting food. Most things in
the Philippines are cheaper in price than what you will find in
more developed countries. But Filipino wages are also very
cheap. If you plan on visiting in the Philippines you will
probably land via the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in
Manila, although an airport can also be found at Clark Air Base
and Cebu City. You will probably want to arrange for ground
transportation beforehand for taking you to your desired
location within the Philippines. Otherwise, you may find
yourself getting ripped off by the taxi drivers. One of the
first things you will notice when you step out of the airport is
the intense heat, the crowds of people and traffic, the manner
in which the people drive, the litter and pollution, and the
humongous billboards. You will also notice how everyone calls
you sir, ma’am, or boss and acts overly polite. Some are being
friendly but don’t be fooled, most of the time it’s just a
facade to hide their less presentable intentions. You will be
approached by old beggars, young hustlers, and tugging children,
so prepare yourself. Although you may feel sympathetic, I
wouldn’t recommend giving them anything as they usually don’t
spend it as they should. You will see sari-sari stores
everywhere, which are usually small versions of stores you would
find in a typical gas station that sells general items. I
mentioned the traffic, and I must say that I wouldn’t want to
maneuver through the mess of traffic they create in Manila and
other urban areas. Even driving (or walking) down rural roads
can be dangerous as most drivers make a habit out of fearless
passing. Stray dogs, cats, and other animals can be found
roaming the streets. I wouldn’t mess with them to avoid getting
bitten, infected, or hassled by their owner. Produce is usually
fine to buy in the Philippines (always wash though). Fish is
fresh if you go to the open markets early in morning. As far as
meat and poultry goes, sanitation isn’t that great so I would
just recommend cooking until well done to avoid getting sick.
Water doesn’t taste that great either and you may experience a
bad case of traveler’s diarrhea after a few days from arrival.
You can boil it, buy bottled water (although it’s not guaranteed
that the bottled is any different from tap), or just let your
intestinal flora adapt to the tap water (especially if you’re
staying in the country for a while). “Chicheria” (chips,
crackers, etc.) and other processed foods is abundant. Milk,
cheese, and other dairy products will be hard to find. Fast food
is readily available as McDonald’s, Jollibee (like McDonald’s),
Greenwich (like Pizza Hut), and Chow King (Chinese fast food)
have infested the place. Food is dirt cheap for the typical
foreigner or tourist, even in the local restaurants. You may
have a hard time finding a five star hotel or something that
even comes close if you’re staying outside of Manila. Although
Filipinos learn quickly and work hard when they need to, a lot
of Filipinos are not very professional and can sometimes develop
a nasty habit of being lazy. There are lots of beaches in the
Philippines, and a lot of the beaches are dirty (in some cases,
very dirty). Don’t be surprised to find cans, plastics, diapers,
feces, and other types of trash and debris in the water of a
non-resort locale (and sometimes even at the resorts). Boracay,
Puerto Galera, Puerto Princesa, and Cebu have more
tourist-oriented beaches and facilities. If you’re more of a
party-goer, Boracay and Cebu would be the perfect place. If
you’re more in need of some peace, the Puertos would be more
your thing. Or why not experience all four yourself and find
out? Other tourist hot spots include but are not limited to
Baguio (cool weather, rice terraces), Manila (urban frolicking),
Zambales (Subic Base and Hundred Islands), Bohol (Chocolate
Hills, near Cebu City), and Palawan (spelunking, trekking). Bars
are quite common in the Philippines if you’re into bar-hopping,
drinking, and go-go dancer amusements. I would always travel
with a buddy or two or three, especially if you’re roaming at
night or travelling through Muslim infested regions. Mindanao is
the Muslim hotspot. You should also watch out for the NPA (New
People’s Army) as they oppose foreign intervention. NPA members
and affiliates are all over the Philippines, but especially in
the rural areas. So those are who you watch out for… the
Muslims, the NPA, and the other NPA (people with no permanent
address, hehe). You should also watch out for who you date in
the Philippines. STDs are not uncommon, and hookers aren’t
either. And sometimes hookers aren’t the gender you expected
them to be either. Homosexuals are all over the place there, so
don’t be surprised if you meet several and meet some that you
thought were women. But as far as the real Filipina women goes,
don’t be surprised if you fall head over heels for one of them
(this is considering you didn’t already fall in love with one of
the many attractive Chinese flight attendants of China
Airlines). Just as anywhere else in the world, Filipinas can be
downright gorgeous, downright butt ugly, or just the plain
medium blah. But it’s more than skin deep, right? Right. You
will also have to take into account that many of the Filipinas
hide, lie, manipulate, and have an overwhelming lust for wealth.
Oh yes, and don’t be surprised if their loyalty to you is
overruled by their loyalty to their family (who, by the way,
view you as the golden rooster who can allow their hen to lay
their share of golden eggs that they’ve been yearning for all
their lives) . But Filipinas also have a desirable side. They
hold traditional values and some actually really do love you
(and will continue to exhibit their love for you endlessly). But
those are hard to find nowadays anywhere in the world. And
please note that the aforementioned Filipina descriptions are
purely stereotypical; just as anywhere else in the world, women
come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities in the Philippines.
You just have to find one that suits your liking. As far as
communication goes, English is widely spoken. You may want to
invest in a cell phone as the Philippines is the txt capital of
the world (even the dirt poor have cell phones). Nursing and IT
seems to be the boomers for jobs in the Philippines. Registered
nurses are sometimes lucky enough to go abroad, and the IT
sector is seeing growth as the US is beginning to realize the
profit of outsourcing most IT jobs to lower waged Asian IT
professionals. But for the most part, jobs are scant in the
Philippines (especially for foreigners) and are usually not
desirable (either because of the pay or the nature of the job
itself). Political corruption is rampant, and only the very rich
get richer. The rest are left to fend for themselves, hence
starvation, poor health, the homeless, and theft are also
rampant. Holidays and festivals are wonderful in the
Philippines. Filipinos do know how to put on a party. Fiestas
are vibrant and the food is always plenty. The Christmas
holidays are usually the best celebrations of the year.
“Chismis” or gossip is very common. What did you expect?
Remember that most of the Filipinos are either homeless,
jobless, lazy, or are just plain talkative. So don’t go to bed
with multiple women who live in the same neighborhood, because
you may end up with one too many protective fathers chasing you
with a machete. Tricycles and jeepneys (old WWII jeeps revamped)
are the typical local means of transportation. Always demand
your change, you can’t support the whole union. As far as sports
goes, basketball, billiards, and boxing are the most popular
(and probably in that order). Showbusiness stars are a hit in
the Philippines. Actors, singers, sports stars, sitcom hosts,
and matinee idols are loved by the Filipinos, who are fanatic
about showbusiness and mainstream entertainment. Filipino movies
are not that great compared to international standards. But
Filipinos can sing, and karaoke is a popular past time there.
Drugs and alcohol are common, and so are corrupt police
officials. I’m sure that if it were plotted, statistics would
show a direct relationship with average income and moral
standard for the Filipinos. As you can see, the Philippines has
more than enough flaws to make people to want to leave the
country, but despite the detractors, something enchanting about
the ambiance of the Pearl of the Orient keeps many coming back,
myself included.

Vacationing with a recreational vehicle or RV is the ultimate experience in freedom. You are literally in control of your every travel movement. You are the king of the road.

There are many recreational vehicles to choose from, including the truck camper, the folding camping trailer, the travel trailer, the motorhome, the motorcoach, or the campervan. You can rent or buy your RV, or if you are very passionate about it, you can fashion your own.

The perfect RV

An RV should, at the very minimum, contain beds, a table, and kitchen benches and cupboards. But you can also get an RV with fully-functional bathrooms, refrigerators, larger living areas and bedrooms. In fact, some RVs are truly like a home away home with satellite TV and internet connections. An RV vacation can be as simple or as elaborately luxurious as you like.

The advantages of RV vacations

There are so many advantages to RV travel, it’s hard to imagine an RV vacation could be anything less than great. With so many in-vehicle features, you can hit the road whenever you like and wherever you like without carrying luggage around and saving money on meals by preparing your own. RV vacations are also the perfect vacations for kids.

How to organize an RV vacation

Organizing a great RV vacation is easy. At the very minimum you need to stock up on road maps, and ideally use the Internet to research the places your wish to visit. You’ll need to locate where the RV parks and camping grounds are situated. You can plan as much or as little of your itinerary as you want, but always let people back home know what direction you are traveling in. Once you’ve bought or rented your RV spend some time learning how to operate the various equipment. Take a few practice driving (and parking) rounds to get a feel for the peculiarities of driving an RV. And then, get ready, get set, and go!

Mention Thailand and images of beaches, elephants and Bangkok come to mind. Less known is the fact Thailand rock climbing is some of the best in the world.

Thailand Rock Climbing

Located in Southeast Asia, Thailand is bordered by Cambodia, Burma and Laos in the north and Malaysia in the south. The shape of the country is somewhat similar to Italy, and you’ll find similar differences between northern and southern Thailand that you do in Italy. For rock climbing enthusiasts, the south of Thailand is where the action is.

The rock formations in Thailand are almost universally limestone. The level of climbing can be as simple as bouldering or as challenging as tackling over vertical cliffs. This makes Thailand a popular rock climbing destination since it has a little something for everyone.

Krabi

Located on the southern section of the “tail” of Thailand, Krabi has a wide variety of rock climbing challenges. Most of the climbs in this area are of the pre-bolted sport route variety. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of climbs with difficulty levels from beginner to multi-pitch knuckle crushers.

The beauty of climbing in Krabi is…well, the beauty. While you might have visions of jungles and mosquitoes when thinking of Thailand, Krabi is an area of a different sort. Most of the climbs have been set up on cliff faces on the beach. Being natural capitalists, the Thai’s have built hotels, bars and so on at these locations. As a result, you can literally climb a multi-pitch route for five hours, cool off with a swim and then have a beer. If there is such a thing as a rock climbing heaven, many feel Krabi is it.

Before you cash in your savings, keep in mind that Thailand is a seasonal vacation spot. If you go during the wet season, there is a good chance you’ll just end up sitting around drinking beer. While that isn’t too bad, you’ll go crazy looking at the climbs that are so close, but oh so far away.

Generally, you want to head to Thailand from late November through maybe April. The summer months tend to be both incredibly hot and wet. Make sure you pull up forecasts for the area before booking a trip.

Flying to Thailand is inexpensive, but flights are incredibly long with stopovers. Still, it is all worth it once you experience Thailand rock climbing.

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Spend the Day at the Hillwood Art Museum

The Hillwood Art Museum is located at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville. For those who love the arts or even appreciate the arts just a little bit will find that the Hillwood Art Museum exceeds all of their expectations. There is so much to see and do at the Hillwood Art Museum.

Temporary Exhibits

There are many temporary exhibits which grace the halls of the Hillwood Art Museum throughout the year. Some of the temporary exhibits which will be making a stop at the Hillwood Art Museum include Archival to Contemporary: Six Decades of the Sculptors Guild, January 30 - April 8, 2006; Art of the Americas: The Collection Revealed, throughout 2006; and, Ritual Objects from the African Continent. The inclusion of these types of temporary exhibits make visiting Hillwood Art Museum a new experience almost every time.

Permanent Exhibits

The Hillwood Art Museum also has a permanent collection. Some of the great works which fill the museum include Pre-Columbian artifacts, Collection of African art, Persian Bronze and Islamic Glass, Contemporary Photography and Hellenistic, Etruscan, and Roman collections. One cannot possibly view these items enough as each time an individual sees these collections, they most likely will take note of a different aspect and attribute thereof.

Special Events

The Hillwood Art Museum hosts special events throughout the year such as opening receptions, lectures and recitals. Attending these events is a great way to be able to mingle with other lovers of the arts and contribute to a great cause as well.

General Information

The Hillwood Art Museum is open Monday through Saturday during every season except summer and hours vary depending upon the day. During the summer season, one can visit the museum Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visiting the Hillwood Art Museum is a great way to learn more about the arts and possibly participate in some special events as well. The Hillwood Art Museum is sure to please almost all of the individuals who walk through the door.

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Nevertheless, as time passed and directory enquiries became more and more common, we realised that we spent even more time being put on hold and listening to adverts as opposed to the alternative of acquiring the information that we wanted “as fast and easily as possible”. It should go without saying, this was the only function directory enquiries were required to execute. Resultantly, a significant proportion of people began browsing for alternative methods and means. Even so, there was still no alternative which was comparable till the dawning of on-line directory enquiries. Online directory enquiries are not just better than old phone in directories, online directories are clearly much more effective.

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The ultimate tools in a smart traveler’s toolbox are the various loyalty programs offered by airlines and hotel chains. Yet it absolutely baffles me how many people ignore these golden opportunities to get bargain travel deals.

I was spurred to write about this topic after reading a great article in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, called Staying power for frequent-flyer plans. It was about how American Airlines invented the frequent flyer program 25 years ago, and how these plans have changed the travel industry.

Following American’s lead, all the other airlines quickly created their own loyalty programs, and later, the hotel industry created their own versions as well, becoming a win-win for both the companies who wanted customer loyalty, and the travelers who wanted discount travel opportunities.

But how can a traveler or even a person who wants to travel in the future, make the most (ie get the most travel deals) out t of these plans? Here are a few tips”

–Double dip whenever you rent a car or check into a hotel. It boggles my mind how many experienced travelers neglect to do this. If, for example, you are a member of the Hilton Honors program and an airline frequent flyer program, you can earn hotel points and airline miles for the same stay.

–Book your award flights well in advance. This is particularly true for flying to Hawaii or traveling anywhere in December. It is not unusual to see people booking these flights nine to eleven months in advance. The best travel deals in the world can’t help you if you can’t get on the airplane.

–It is your job to give the airline your frequent flyer number when you travel. Believe it or not, they do not have the means to magically know who you are and what your number is when you fly with them. If you don’t identify yourself as a frequent flyer member, you won’t receive credit for the flight.

–Take advantage of every non-flight opportunity the airline or hotel gives you to earn miles or points. Become familiar with their websites and learn who their partners are. For example, most airlines are now affiliated with a credit card company. This means you earn miles for every dollar you spend on that card. Think of all the gas you pump, groceries you buy and other expenses you incur on a regular basis that you could be earning miles for that trip to Hawaii.

–Be VERY aware of the programs expiration policy. Most programs will allow you to go up to three years without activity before your miles expire. Activity is defined as anytime you put a mile into the program or take a mile out by spending it on a flight. Because the airlines offer you so many ways to earn miles through their partners and non-flight activities, don’t expect a lot of sympathy if you let your miles expire. In most cases they will refuse to reinstate them unless you are willing to buy them back. The point here is that the program is called a frequent flyer program. A member who falls off their radar for three years is about as desirable to the airline as someone who repeatedly bounces checks is to a bank.

–Become familiar with the ins and outs of the program. Most of this information is available on their websites. For example, you will want to know how many miles are needed to fly to certain places at certain times of the year. You will want to know when new partners are added, so you can keep on top of new ways to earn miles.

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Many people worry about the safety of airline flying. A lot of people want to know they are riding on a safe airline. However, it is very difficult to tell which are lines are “safer” than others based on accident statistics. Most airlines are safe, and the most dangerous factors usually include flying conditions (such as storms, or mountain terrain), destinations and good airline security which lessens the chance of terrorists, bombs and hijackings. The International Aviation Safety Assessment, is a guide to which countries meet the airline safety checks, not the airlines themselves. You can check with your airport for a list of different countries and there assessment results.

The majority of airline accidents occur on take off and landing, so you should try and book flights that don’t have a stop over destination. Larger airplanes have stricter rules and the passengers have a better chance of survival if the plane should crash, so you might want to consider booking your flight with a large airplane of thirty or more passengers.

While on your flight, to ensure your safety you should make sure you pay close attention to the safety video and closely read the safety information brochure under your seat. Always be aware of the closest emergency exit, and consider keeping your seat belt on at all times while seated if you are nervous about turbulence; which is often unexpected and can cause injury. You should also keep anything too heavy out of the overhead carrier in case of turbulence you don’t want anything to fall on you or anyone else. Also, allow the flight attendants to handle your hot drinks and food as they are trained to handle it and can safely manage giving it to you.

While airplane crashes are very rare, if the incident should occur, try to remain calm and listen to the flight attendants who can guide you through the steps to exit the aircraft quickly and safely.