 | from Susan Breslow Sardone
Summer is the traditional season of love. Whether you're celebrating first love, passionate love, honeymoon or married love, you'll find love-enhancing ideas to sweeten summer here. Follow Me on Twitter
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In the Spotlight | Before You Take a Summer Vacation
Warmer days, longer nights, and being outside in places where the sun brightly shines lift spirits. Whether you've taken a summer vacation together before or this is your first time planning one, find out here how to have a hot time this season.
| | Plan a Romantic Summer Picnic
 Even if you can't get away on a vacation, you can still take a break. A summer picnic is a great idea for couples who want a little romance without a lot of expense
| Reach for a Beach
Before you pull on that new bikini and head for the shore with your significant oiler, find out where the beachcombing's best.
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Top Picks - Hip Budget Hotel Brands from your Honeymoons/Romantic Travel Guide | ![]() | | A new generation of hip hotel brands -- aka boutique budget hotels -- are dotting the landscape, giving hope to every iPod-toting, wi-fi using couple who find fussy, dull, and old-fashioned lodgings unappealing. | | 1) NYLO
Unaffiliated with other hotel brands, NYLO is a new hotel concept built around urban design. Brick-and-glass exteriors, floor-to-ceiling lobby windows, and exposed walls contribute to the edgy design. In loftlike quarters, couples find soaring ceilings, custom-designed furniture, and free high-tech amenities. 2) Hotel Indigo
Tired of seeing the same old interiors? Changes are made throughout the year at Hotel Indigo locations to keep guest rooms looking fresh: Photographic wall murals, rugs, duvets, and slipcovers receive timely updates. 3) Element Hotels
Westin's Element Hotels are designed to appeal to contemporary travelers. A gym, swimming pool, and use of hotel bikes target active guests. Healthy breakfasts are free. Each room has a Westin Heavenly Bed, ergonomic chair and oversize desk, and full kitchen (making it convenient for guests who plan to stay a while). There's also a 32" LCD TV that swivels and a DVD player. |
6 Ways to Use a GPS on Your Vacation | ![]() | More than a Sense of Direction
This year, don't waste any time being lost (or disagreeing on directions) while you're on vacation. Here's how to use a car GPS, or GPS-enabled smartphone, to find the cheapest gas, spot AAA discounts near your location, look up free Zagat restaurant reviews, and more. |
Cats Photo Quiz | ![]() | Boy Cat or Girl -- Can You Figure it Out?
Think you can tell a boy cat from a girl cat just by looking at a photo? It may not be as easy as you think: even gender-based color patterns can be misleading. Click here to take the quiz.
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