Plan a Summer Vacation in Chicago

Chicago has so much to offer visitors year round; but summer makes the city especially welcoming. The John Hancock Observatory and the Sears Tower Skydeck offer breathtaking views over a thousand feet above the city. At the Navy Pier, you can delight in the Amazing Chicago Funhouse Maze, whether you're with children or not. After you've enjoyed the maze, head over to Time Escape, the 3-D motion simulation experience that will propel you back through the history of the Windy City. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

be Money Smart on a European Vacation
Let's face it-traveling can be expensive, and Europe is definitely one of the most costly continents to explore. Here are some easy ways to get the most for your money while traveling through cities and countryside alike.

Create an Instant Reply Email in Google Email
Gmail allows you to set up instant email replies, known as vacation responders or autoresponders. Autoresponders are useful for notifying senders that you are on sick leave or vacation so that a recipient knows to expect a longer response time than normal. Every person who emails you during the time period you set will receive your automatic reply. If you want to send automatic replies only to certain people or messages, you can use the Gmail Labs feature called Canned Responses.

Stay Fit on Vacation
For some people, the word vacation is synonymous with weight gain and getting out of shape. That said, staying fit, or even getting into better shape, is possible on vacation, if you follow these guidelines.

Vacation in Upstate New York
Whether you want to ski or water ski, golf or hike or go antiquing, there are opportunities for you when you vacation in upstate New York. No matter if you’re a Midwesterner, New Englander or a New Yorker, (that’s the city, not the state), Up-State New York is not only close to you, but has what you’re looking for.