As I was saying last week, after spending the day in the lovely touristic city of La Rochelle, my uncle, aunt, my two cousins, and I all got into the car to head to Olonne Sur Mer. My cousins, aunt, and uncle had been camping at a site in Olonne Sur Mer for the past week or so. I was joining them for the last few days of their stay. European camping is nothing like the typical camping that I do in the United States. When I go camping I expect to see forests and little plots to put tents. In...

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With this economy in a downturn, people are holding their wallets tightly and foregoing that much needed vacation. However, this is the right time to go, as airlines and hotels are offering plenty of discounts for those who seek a vacation. All you need is the Internet, a credit card, and a lot of patience because scouting the real deals still can be tricky (even now). Here are some savvy tips when it comes to searching online for travel and vacation deals: Become A Loyal Customer- Or at least sign up for loyalty programs offered by hotels and airline companies that let...

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