Memorial Day: When the world alters unalterably for every kid and teacher and parent and water park operator across the land.
Kate Otto | Posted 05.27.2012
Graduation season is upon us: students sporting mortarboards and flowing gowns and mouths and minds abuzz with the big question:"What next?" An increasingly popular answer for students, whether graduating this season or not, is volunteering overseas.
Signe Whitson | Posted 05.22.2012
I refuse to let another "must," "ought" or "should" prevent me from savoring this brief window of opportunity that I have to enjoy time with my only-young-once daughters.
Jetsetter.com | Posted 05.20.2012
No one loves a classic summer spot more than we do, but it doesn't hurt to mix things up.
Departures Magazine | Posted 05.18.2012
Preferences are often mixed within a group or even a couple. Thankfully there are many destinations that offer equally stunning city and country options this summer.
Karen Leland | Posted 05.16.2012
In one short month summer will be here, and millions of Linksters, also known as "The Facebook Generation," will be working in small businesses as office assistants, interns, busboys, lifeguards and camp counselors.
Posted 05.11.2012
Earlier this week we asked you to vote on the most overlooked attractions across America, and you shared your favorites. Is your most beloved spot sti...
Annemarie Dooling | Posted 05.22.2012
Last year you told us which worldly destination make up your bucket list, this year we're staying state side with an homage to all things Americana. S...
ShermansTravel | Posted 05.05.2012
Summer is a time for state fairs and carnivals. Not every town, however, is satisfied with corndogs and Ferris wheels.
Huff/Post50 | Kristen Stenerson | Posted 04.30.2012
Before you venture out on vacation this summer, there are a few crucial items you may not even have on your to-do list. Huff/Post50 recently spoke wit...
SavySugar | Posted 04.26.2012
The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing - summer is near. One of...
Elisa Stephens | Posted 04.23.2012
Summer is right around the corner and millions of high school students and their parents are starting to think about summer plans.
Jacob Gold | Posted 04.06.2012
There are ways to deal with rising prices at the pump that won't throw off a family's summer budget. Yet, strategies often involve cutting back on other areas of spending.
David Valdes Greenwood | Posted 04.04.2012
I stayed up till after midnight last night to handle a crisis. A popular local summer program had announced it would be opening its online registration at exactly 12:00:00 AM, and word on the street was that if I wanted a particular camp, I needed to log-in precisely at that moment.
Mary Rambin | Posted 04.02.2012
Each less than two hours outside of a major city, these destinations offer gorgeous landscapes and entertain singles, couples and families for a reasonable price. I love them all just as much as my Mexican hideways!
FATHOM | Emily Fiffer | Posted 11.16.2011
The happiest I remember being was in Eagle River, Wisconsin, when I was 11 years old. I was barefoot, unshaven, grass-stained, and awkward as hell. Bu...
Colin Jost | Posted 10.30.2011
It's August! The constraints of space and time need not apply! This is the month when all summer dreams come true! The month when productivity and relaxation somehow peak simultaneously! The month when I finally learn Romanian!
Arianna Huffington | Posted 10.21.2011
This summer, with all of HuffPost's new launches and international expansions, I've had no time for a "traditional" vacation. My travel-less vacation has been a lovely reminder that when it comes to travel, the journey to knowledge and adventure need not be long. READ MORE WIE 2011: Connecting With the Next Generation of Women Leaders: This year's WIE Symposium (Women: Inspiration & Enterprise) promises to be even better than last year's, with an amazing lineup of speakers, honorees, and participants all sharing our ideas, our experiences, and our desire to help make life better for women around the world. READ MORE The MLK Monument: A Reminder of Dreams Yet Unfulfilled: The opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument couldn't come at a more opportune time. Hopefully it will refocus our attention on the principles he stood for, inspiring all Americans to tap into the better angels he was guided by. READ MORE
AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 10.17.2011
WASHINGTON — Is there ever really a good time for the president to go on vacation? President Barack Obama's summer getaway to Martha's Vineyard ...
Matthew Boulay | Posted 10.16.2011
The fact that summer looms so large for many kids and adults as an inalienable right to absolute time off communicates something sad about the way we view intellectual growth.
Posted 10.10.2011
Congress is currently on vacation, having passed a temporary FAA bill just a few days into their so-called break. So what do members of Congress do...
Posted 10.03.2011
Ah, summertime. Those long, lazy days of sleeping in, lounging around and generally taking it easy. Who doesn't look forward to the end of the school ...
Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 10.01.2011
It may be August, but there's still time to sneak in that summer vacation. The key to a relaxing trip is making sure you're properly equipped before you leave, with the right luggage, the right information, and the right tools.
Posted 08.31.2011
Planning for a family road trip can feel like planning for a major military operation -- all that laundry and packing, plus all those lists and tasks,...
Posted 08.31.2011
by Susan Stiffelman Dear Susan, My youngest of four daughters is heading off to college for her second year. I cannot tell you how happy it make...
Will Durst | Posted 05.25.2012