Travel

From vacation spots to staying in shape while on vacation, it's all here!

hink traveling for the holidays has to be a headache? Stressed out over parking and drop-off/pick-up logistics? Find airports to be a pain in the… neck?

2011 was quite the year for me. I switched jobs, moved to a new state, got engaged, bought a house, got married and logged over 18,000 miles on the road. Most of these miles were for my new job and for the first time in several years, my healthy eating habits were put to the test.

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Pack your bags, get your car in gear, shuttle your way over to the airport. Whatever your method of travel, one thing is for certain- you have to plan ahead.

Discover the essentials you need to pack to travel healthy!

A vacation is meant to give you a break and recharge your body and soul. If you’re in need of a vacation that will help you reconnect with yourself and refill your energy, one of these vacations is the answer. These are some of the best vacation spots to focus on your mind and body, relax and recharge. In today’s world, it seems like everything is nonstop from work to friends to family. Take a break and choose a vacation that is all about you.

Road trips mean one thing: a lot of sitting (and minimal activity). This doesn’t bode well for us fitness-lovers, who prefer moving to sitting most days of the week. Luckily, you can still hit the dusty trail for a road trip and keep fitness at the forefront. With a few small tweaks, you’ll make time for fitness and feel great, both mentally and physically.

There’s something undeniably comforting about cooking your own food over an open campfire. The smell of the burning wood. The way the fire perfectly browns your hot dog or marshmallow. The taste of nature as you savor every last bite. Perfection.

Planes, trains and automobiles are making their way across America in full force this time of year. Whether you’re traveling to visit family or just to take a break from the daily grind, the holidays always bring good cheer and lots of travel time. You’ve heard us say it time and time again that you don’t have to sacrifice your workout while traveling. But it’s not necessarily while you’re on vacation, it’s while you get to that vacation. Sitting on a plane for hours, being stuck in a car for a whole day – it takes a toll on your body and somehow tires you out without you even doing anything.

Are you itching for a vacation? With warmer weather and the ability to actually go outside and not freeze to death, we’re starting to get a little bit of wanderlust. But we’ve discovered that we don’t even need to get away to experience a vacation. Sometimes the best vacation is a staycation!

From our childhood days of building sandcastles and chasing waves to our Frisbee, volleyball and sun-day fun days of the present, the beach has always been our favorite destination for summer fun. As soon as the summer settles in with longer days and bright sunny afternoons, it’s the only place we want to be. The beach also makes our summer workouts that much more enjoyable (There’s nothing quite like taking our morning run down the beach instead of a busy sidewalk!).

Vacation season is upon us! Whether you’re looking forward to sitting on the beach, strolling city streets, or planning a stay-cation in your own town, tis the season to enjoy time off and sunny skies. There ain’t nothing wrong with taking a little break, but let’s be careful not to turn that week-long vacation into a week-long binge. Many times vacation means gorging yourself at the buffet and skipping out on workouts. We don’t always mean to, but it happens. While having fun and enjoying yourself on vacation is obviously the most important thing, we don’t want all your hard work to experience a setback! Because vacations can be fun AND fit.

If the first thing that popped into your head when you read the title of this post was, “What?! Why?! What kind of crazy person would work out every day when they’re on vacation?!” I totally get it. But hear me out- I went on vacation and worked out every day, and I’m so glad I did. Here’s how and why I chose to and enjoyed working out on vacation.

Let’s talk tech and travel! How does tech make your travel time easier or more enjoyable? What tech always stays with you when you’re on the go, whether on business trips or family visits? And what tech would make your holiday traveling especially merry and bright?

It’s undeniable— the holiday season is here and that means it’s time to travel! Tech makes travel easier in so many ways. Book your itinerary any time of day, wherever you are. While delays are inevitable, you can stay on top of them. Stay connected with the people that you’re meeting without having to find a pay phone once you’re arrived (remember those days?). And while you’re on the go, you can stay entertained or keep up with work.

Mobile tech has made our lives more convenient in so many ways, but especially when it comes to travel! No more being stranded by a missed connection or needing quarters to call for a ride. No more wondering why the train is late and how much later it might be. And no more stopping to ask for directions or to buy a local map: now all that information is right at your fingertips!