Summer Vacation

Summer: Day One, 2012

Will Durst | Posted 05.25.2012

Will Durst

Memorial Day: When the world alters unalterably for every kid and teacher and parent and water park operator across the land.

Summers of Service

Kate Otto | Posted 05.27.2012

Kate Otto

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.

45 Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids

Signe Whitson | Posted 05.22.2012

Signe Whitson

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.

Where To Go When You've Summered Everywhere

Jetsetter.com | Posted 05.20.2012

Jetsetter.com

No one loves a classic summer spot more than we do, but it doesn't hurt to mix things up.

PHOTOS: 6 Great Luxury Trips For Summer

Departures Magazine | Posted 05.18.2012

Departures Magazine

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.

The Challenge of Hiring Linksters

Karen Leland | Posted 05.16.2012

Karen Leland

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.

What's Your Favorite Overlooked U.S. Attraction?: Round Two

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...

Vote: Which US Destination Is The Ultimate Summer Vacation Spot?

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...

PHOTOS: 10 Weird Festivals For A Wacky Summer

ShermansTravel | Posted 05.05.2012

ShermansTravel

Summer is a time for state fairs and carnivals. Not every town, however, is satisfied with corndogs and Ferris wheels.

6 Essential Travel Safety Tips For Post 50s

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...

How To Save On Your Summer Plans

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...

Attention Students Making Summer Plans: Think Resume First

Elisa Stephens | Posted 04.23.2012

Elisa Stephens

Summer is right around the corner and millions of high school students and their parents are starting to think about summer plans.

Navigating a Summer of Pain at the Pump With the ING Retirement Coach

Jacob Gold | Posted 04.06.2012

Jacob Gold

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.

Summer is Over! (Well, Almost): The Mad Dash for Summer Camps and Classes

David Valdes Greenwood | Posted 04.04.2012

David Valdes Greenwood

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.

Awesome Spring Break Vacations That Don't Require A Passport

Mary Rambin | Posted 04.02.2012

Mary Rambin

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!

Take Me Back to Camp

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...

August

Colin Jost | Posted 10.30.2011

Colin Jost

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!

What I Did (and Didn't Do) On My Summer Vacation

Arianna Huffington | Posted 10.21.2011

Arianna Huffington

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

Obama Faces Perils Of The Presidential Getaway

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 ...

The Brain As a Muscle: What We Should Really Do With Summer

Matthew Boulay | Posted 10.16.2011

Matthew Boulay

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.

WATCH: What Does Congress Do On Vacation?

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...

Tween Whining Of Boredom? 10 Ideas You Never Thought Of

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 ...

The Faithful Shopper: Time to Travel

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 10.01.2011

Faith Hope Consolo

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.

The Family Road Trip Survival Guide

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,...

Excited That My Daughter's Returning To College - Am I Horrible?

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...