vacation

Who would have thought getting to Florida would be so hard? I couldn't believe what happened...

Only this face could get me in the water in Mexico. I was scared to death, but so glad Jen decided to rent a car and head an hour away from the resort...

I love Mexico!!  This is the best vacation. I love the giant Mexican pigeons and dinner on the beach was one of the best experiences ever!

Warning. The words 'all inclusive' are dangerously wonderful. I always feel like I need to get my money's worth. It's been an interesting start to the vacation.

Advice: Never wear a shirt again Keith Carson.

Using these four tips, I was able to book a once in a lifetime vacation to the home of the swimming pigs all within my budget.

If you live in Vacationland, where do you go on Vacation? These answers might surprise you!

Take a tour of Bar Harbor before the tourists get here!

Why is it that all the rules go out the window when you are on vacation. And they really go out the window if you happen to be in a foreign country!

All you need is a vacation rental and a little courage to do something new and scary.

If you're a native Mainer, you've probably wondered what's the best place in "Vacationland" for an actual vacation. Here's where I went:

A few weeks ago, tracking for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation was supposedly in the toilet. Early reports suggested that Tom Cruise’s fifth outing as super-spy Ethan Hunt was not getting people excited. This would be the end, the experts said, of a franchise that has kept Cruise’s career surging forward for the past two decades. Well, that was apparently a big load of crap because Rogue Nation opened well and opened in the same ballpark as the rest of the franchise. Even with inflation differences, this series keeps on hitting the same box office sweet spot.

I make it back to see my dad at least two times a year. It is not an easy voyage from Portland, Maine to Boise, Idaho. I always see something that stops me. This time it was two things. Just two....

As we approach mid February nearly waist deep in snow, so many people dream about taking a fun winter vacation to a warm and sunny place. It's not surprise that Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., continues to be one of the most popular destinations and plenty of Maine and New Hampshire families are probably en route for February school vacation.

It wasn't too bad being stuck in the Virgin Islands while everyone else was shoveling. Took some pictures and video for you and gathered some useful tips to make your trip a lot less expensive.