Summer is officially here, and so is vacation season! In this issue, On Target gives you links to find great vacations that won’t break your piggy bank, tips for avoiding baggage fees and a great playlist to get you in the vacation mood.
A Vacay on the Cheap
If you’re willing to travel last-minute (or last second) check out
lastminute.com (formerly site59.com)to catch a great deal! Lastminute.com offers airline, hotel and car rental deals, as well as vacation package and ticket offers. Tip: the more flexible you are, the better deal you will find.
Packing Panache
With topics like “What to Pack,” “What to Pack it In” and “How to Pack It,”
onebag.com helps you pack perfectly and avoid overpacking.
Don’t spend all your vacation money on baggage fees! Both
smartmoney.com and
ehow.com suggest ways to avoid paying extra for your bags.
Vacation minus the Vacation Days
Need a break from work, but don’t have the time off? Katherine Neer understands your dilemma. Read her blog, full of great suggestions for taking a vacation without leaving home, at
howstuffworks.com.
Vacation Inspiration
Put together a hot playlist before you hit the road or air. Here are On Target’s suggestions to get you ready to bask in the summer sun:
Summer Lovin' - Grease
Hot in Herre - Nelly
Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince
Hips Don't Lie - Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
American Honey – Lady Antebellum
Low Rider – War
Water - Brad Paisley
Smooth - Santana
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Pocketful of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
Kokomo - Beach Boys
Summertime - Kenny Chesney
Smile - Uncle Kracker
Island in the Sun - Weezer
Vacation - Go Go's
Hey Soul Sister – Train