With most of us concerned about the economic situation we are reconsidering whether vacations to long-time popular destinations are wise. Actually, if you have a little bit of spending money, now is the time to go.

Right now you can find some great deals on airline tickets. I have managed to get last minute round-trip airline tickets from Houston to Paris for as little as $600. Since the flights have not been full, I have been able to stretch out across seats for very comfortable Atlantic crossings.

When it comes to hotels, even with discounts you should still expect to pay around $150 per night for a decent hotel room in a good location in Paris. If you are traveling with your family, a group of friends or if you are considering spending more than a long weekend in Paris, you may want to consider renting an apartment. … READ MORE ...

Many people out there live their life by just going with the flow or doing what their parents did or told them to do. They graduate high school, they go on to college, they get a job, and then that they raise a family. It is not until they are retired that that they actually start enjoying life. Of course, they have some good times along the way. However, they never thought too much about where they wanted their life to go. It is important for individuals who want to have a truly satisfying life to think about where they are going and to plot out a path to success.

If you want to live how you really want to live, you may need to think outside the box. This means that you may have to consider or try some ideas that many people around you are not really trying. … READ MORE ...