(NAPSI)—Most people think of learning as something done over a book or, increasingly, a computer, but a number of researchers and educators have come to a different, perhaps surprising conclusion. To be well educated, they say, you have to get out of the classroom. Getting out into nature, scientists believe, can help decrease stress. They Read More …
Category: Travel
VACATION ESCAPE Family Fun In The Sun
(NAPSI)—When vacation time rolls around, many families head to a place that combines the quiet solitude of an undeveloped beachfront with the amenities of a destination spot. The beaches are uncrowded, and just a few miles inland, wilderness adventures await. The kids can have a supervised blast while parents can escape for some much-needed downtime. Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Owning A Vacation Home Is More Affordable Than Many Realize
(NAPSI)—Relaxing by the water or in the mountains is more than a once-a-year vacation for people who own a second home, and the explosive growth of the vacation home rental industry has put the dream of affording a vacation home within reach for more people. For those who already own a second home, the increasing Read More …
TIPS ON TRIPS Commuter Kate’s Tips On Public Transit Etiquette
(NAPSI)—Americans take about 11 billion trips on public transportation every year. The next time you’re among them, consider these 10 tips on proper etiquette from blogger Commuter Kate. Stow your stuff. Put your bag between your feet so everyone has a bit more space. If the floor is wet or sticky, wear your bag forward Read More …
VACATION OF A LIFETIME Train Like An Astronaut At The New Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Astronaut Training Experience
(NAPSI)—The race to Mars has already begun—come be part of it! The new Astronaut Training Experience® (ATX) at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers the chance to “touch down” on the Red Planet. ATX uses immersive simulation technology to train participants to live and work on Mars using real NASA science to address engineering challenges. Read More …
TIPS ON TRIPS Swap Your Way Around The World
(NAPSI)—When your bucket list is full of destinations you’d love to visit, it can be hard to decide where to start and which ones to prioritize. From New York and Los Angeles to Paris and Tuscany, there’s a world of unique experiences. The price tag associated with wanderlust often gives people pause, but the sharing Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES Selecting The Right Wireless Plan For You
(NAPSI)—Here’s something many Arkansans will be talking about: Mobile phone and wireless Internet service in their communities may be easier and better now that a major wireless company has expanded in the state. Not only are there 16 new T-Mobile stores in Arkansas, the company has significantly improved service here by installing an advanced 4G Read More …
TRAVEL HEALTH UPDATE Five Spring Vacation Tips
(NAPSI)—Presented by Carmex—If you’ll be spending time in sun-kissed climates on your next vacation, these tips can help you keep your skin, eyes and lips protected. Travel like a pro: Stay moisturized while in flight. To combat notoriously dry airplane cabins, reach for a lip balm that contains cocoa butter. For example, Carmex’s Classic Original Read More …
VACATION ESCAPES Vacation Home Rentals: Tips For First-Timers
(NAPSI)—According to a survey by HomeAway®, the world leader in vacation rentals, more than 90 percent of people say that vacation is very important to them. Yet half of leisure travelers who wanted to take a trip in 2017 did not, primarily because they didn’t think they could afford it. Costs can add up quickly, Read More …
HOLIDAY TRAVEL Tips To Make Your Trip Terrific
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house, flying off to a beach vacation or heading for the hills to ski, if you’ll be traveling this holiday season, there are nine things you should keep in mind: Plan Ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to book a hotel room Read More …