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When winter's got a grip and you're thinking it's time for a getaway, your thoughts don't need to travel far. Lake Placid is a true paradise for the winter outdoor enthusiast, with world-class skiing topping the activity list. But there's plenty more to do, and it's all just a gas tank away, in the heart of New York's beautiful Adirondack Park. More
While Americans are being more careful with their money than ever, one sector where spending has increased is travel. Recent research has found that people who spend their money on travel, and occasionally disconnect from the digital world, rate their lives as happier. Many travelers look to the restorative powers that come from visiting places that offer wild, natural beauty. If close encounters with indigenous creatures appeals to you, then a holiday to the Galápagos will provide you unparalleled opportunities ... More
Every year, people have a list of things they want to change about themselves. Whether it's eating better or exercising more, resolutions are great tools to help change your life for the better. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions are rarely kept long enough to make a difference. More
Despite a shaky global economy, there is one industry proving to be recession proof: the fitness industry, which has grown to a $60 billion worldwide business. If you are looking for a franchise to purchase so you can get into business for yourself, fitness is the industry to consider. More
China holds a storied place on any world traveler's adventure list, as it has for centuries. Few countries offer such remarkable diversity: from cosmopolitan cities to ancient villages, rural traditions to contemporary urban culture, historic treasures to natural wonders. China offers enough to mesmerize vagabonds for a lifetime of exploration. More
Every year, people have a list of things they want to change about themselves. Whether it's eating better or exercising more, resolutions are great tools to help change your life for the better. Unfortunately, New Year's resolutions are rarely kept long enough to make a difference. More
In 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen and British rival Robert Falcon Scott raced overland to be the first to stand at the South Pole. Amundsen planted a flag on the spot that Scott would find three weeks later, before he would turn around for his ill-fated return to the coast. Though the reign of Amundsen and Scott is referred to as the Golden Age of Antarctic exploration, the term could just as easily be applied today. One hundred years after that flag planting, more tourists than ever are visiting Antarctica ... More
As you get older, moving around or getting quickly from place to place can become more challenging. When that happens, what are you missing in life? Can you not go out with friends as much as you'd like? Do you need to take a pass on seeing your grandchildren because it's too difficult for you to get around? More
Exploring the wildest reaches of Alaska used to pose enormous difficulty - making long overland treks, carrying food and gear, and portaging boats. The state's towering glaciers, deep fjords and old-growth forests were accessible only to the hardiest travelers. Today, adventurous travelers can find the wild experiences they seek in a much more accessible form - small-ship expeditions ... More
In scientific circles, he is known as Ursus maritimus, or sea bear. Native Inuit call him Nanuk, the respected one. The Russians named him Medved, which means white bear. In Norway he is Isbjorn: ice bear. Together, these terms create a perfect picture of one of our planet's most magnificent animals, the polar bear. Observing wild polar bears in the natural splendor of their arctic home is one of the greatest rewards a nature and adventure lover can experience. But short of pulling on your mukluks, hoofing it into the Great White North and building your own igloo, how can you make the dream a reality? More
Nobody likes getting older, but it is a fact that as we age, the risk of injury increases. Even seemingly innocuous tasks like getting in and out of the bath tub or shower can be a chore. More
Feeling the need for a winter escape? Dreaming of inviting, white slopes below your skis or snowboard, blue skies above, and bracing air rushing past your face? There's an exciting option close to home that doesn't involve a long flight west or an all-day drive north. Find the fun and affordable winter escape you need less than a tank of gas away, in the Great Northern Catskills. More
Think about how you manage your bills and finances. There are as many ways to do it as there are people doing it. Is your process really working? Paper bills, checks, U.S. mail, electronic payments, automatic bank drafts … chances are you are handling your finances with sticky notes, spreadsheets or other messy, unreliable processes. So how do smart consumers organize their lives, get their bills and finances in order, save time, eliminate worry and make sure all their payments are made smoothly and on time? More
If you could go back in time, what would you change? Would you study harder in school? Push yourself to make more money? Perhaps even love someone else? What makes billionaires, movie stars, and gifted leaders so different from you and I? Is it more brainpower? More talent? More wisdom? No ... More
Start living healthier by taking care of your joints. No matter what your age, proper joint care is critical. Do your joints ever feel like the brakes in your car? Slowing you down, jerking from side to side, and even stopping you dead in your tracks ... More
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