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Taking the Kids: Tips from the First Lady on staying active on vacation

By Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Media Services — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:00 EDT

Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer.

Welcome to Camp Wannabe a Kidagin

By Jessica P. Ogilvie — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

It looks a little like a frat house basement dragged into the light of day, but this competition is much more innocent. It's part of Adult Color Wars, a weekend designed to give adults a chance to relive their days at camp.

Dangers of overseas currency conversion

By Christopher Elliott, Tribune Media Services — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Processing a credit card charge for overseas purchases used to be pretty simple. You swiped your card while on vacation, your bank changed the money from pesos or euros into greenbacks, and the amount you spent appeared on your bill. Maybe you paid a small conversion fee, but you also got a competitive exchange rate.

Booking 'new' hotel always a gamble

By Ed Perkins, Tribune Media Services — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

Booking a hotel you haven't previously visited is always something of a gamble. Sure, "star" ratings and user reviews can reduce your risk, but despite your best efforts, hotels have a way of coming up with nasty surprises.

High fares: U.S. vacationers to hit road

Anna Louie Sussman — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

May 22 (NEW YORK) - More Americans will take to the road over the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year than in 2012, but overall travel is expected to decline slightly, as high airfares ground would-be flyers, travel group AAA said on Wednesday.