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Summertime is a great time for a vacation, and if you're planning to take the family pet too, here are some things to consider.

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In today’s economy it’s more important than ever to take care of your vehicle. Engine maintenance is critical when extending the life of your vehicle. There is a lot of information available about the differences in oils and other maintenance components, but what no one explains is what to look for in an oil filter.

With gas approaching $4 a gallon in many areas of the country, and some experts predicting it will reach $5 a gallon by the end of the year, finding cheap flights online could be a lot more cost effective than ever before. And when you consider the speed and relative convenience of flying, taking to the air – rather than driving – may make more sense for your summer vacation.

Travel and food go together like sun and sand. In fact, dining on regional specialties is fast becoming the heart and soul of a vacation. On vacation, travelers can sample delicious local dishes that are normally not prepared at home, and they needn’t even venture abroad for these memorable culinary experiences.

Whether we’re just shuttling the kids to and from camp, taking off on a weekend road trip or motoring our way to the family summer vacation destination, many of us – especially mothers – end up logging enough warm weather driving hours to daunt a long-haul trucker. A professional race car driver offers her advice for staying safe on the road this summer.

It’s the destination of a lifetime, and one that tops the checklists of wanderlust-afflicted travelers: Australia. Country and continent in one, its 2.97 million square miles feature a diversity of landscape and culture that’s simply hard to find in other destinations.

The days of settling for a quick trip to Florida are over … or so it seems for the 50-plus crowd. What has always been an important part of Americans’ leisure activity is now becoming a full-blown passion for baby boomers. In fact, 75 percent of boomers today consider themselves travelers and 30 percent of mature travelers travel for adventure.

It’s no secret that Americans are constantly on the go, using technology to help us multitask and get things done while we are out and about. Smart phones, PDAs and mini laptops are all the rage – until we lose them. Here are some tips for keeping track of personal electronics when traveling.