The ten years from 1999 to 2009 have tested the citizens of the United States in many different ways. Starting with the 2000 presidential election that divided the populous of the country 50/50, then the attacks of September 11th united the country only in horror and sadness, followed by seven more years of divisive politics an unpopular war and the formation of what seemed to be two Americas and finally culminating a deep recession and another divisive election. Democrat versus Republican has sparked an animosity amongst the population not seen since the Civil War and has forced every facet of our society to take a side, extending beyond individuals to companies, media outlets, entertainers and occupations/hobbies, all have been branded,…

The term staycation hasn’t been with us for more than a couple of years and in the current financial crisis people and families are torn between needing to get away for a while and managing their budgets. The objective of a staycation is to take what your immediate area has to offer and do what you want to do. Needing to relax is more important than ever, you’re decisions are more important and you need to be able to focus and think rationally and that only happens in minds that are not over worked or stressed out.

So you need some time away, but don’t have the cash to go anywhere. Whether it’s just you or the whole family, start…

Romance or erotica?

Vacation opportunities abound where you and your significant other can rekindle romance or, on the wilder side, unleash all your fantasies.

For the romance part the most important thing is location. First, pick a place neither of you have been, this takes each out of their comfort zone and forces you to rely on the other a little more. Make sure it is a place that offers something for each of you, if your man is a football fan and you take him in October to a B&B for a weekend of antiquing, there will not be any romance. One of the best activities to share together is walking, so pick a place where you will want to walk…