Tips for a Sunday Morning (oct28)

VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS …

… of beautiful tree colors and deep history. And the colors this year are spectacular. But you need to hurry. Virginia’s peak fall color foilage is going on this week.

• view: travel guide for Virginia
• schedule your lodging

This week’s featured destination is Aruba.  Located at the very heart of the Southern Caribbean, Aruba features highly coveted white-sand beaches and as any traveler will tell you, is among the most welcoming places on earth. Aruba enjoys the highest repeat visitor rate of any Caribbean destination so start promoting these vacation and hotel deals ASAP!

SUMMER TRAVEL PROMOTIONS

• The early bird gets the best price. Book now for up to 40% off beach resorts in Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean with Travelocity! Ends 11/1.
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• Aruba, One Happy Island: Soak up sun on a powdery white-sand beach with Travelocity! Ends 11/1.
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• Enjoy Reduced Early Booking Fares on Carnival Cruise Lines with Travelocity. Ends 12/31/12.
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You can also search separate accommodations:

• flights only
• lodging only
• cruises
• car rentals

HOME ENTERTAINMENT …
Let’s see: you will need a big screen TV, some small audio speakers stationed throughout the room, connection via satellite or cable, wireless hot spots for home devices, and a computer that functions as the control module. Looks like you have build a wired theater and home entertainment room.

tip: view ideas for home entertainment

(jumps to our Home Improvement Center)

GET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Christmas may be light this year given the recession. But if you shop it right, you might find some great bargain.

Shopping Ideas:

• visit the nBuy Party Center for over 2,000 store selections

ADVANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Given the uncertainty of the economy, it wouldn’t hurt to get more education in a field you enjoy. And you can get your degree from the comfort of your home!

Link to: jump over to our distant learning module

Find College Loans

Link to: compare and shop student loan options

BUILD A FAMILY BUDGET
Your family expenses are pretty tight considering layoffs and job pay cuts. You can still do it by carefully budgeting your monthly spend.

Budgeting Tip:

• view how to budget money and download FREE our budgeting worksheets