Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

Secrets of what's driving American travelers this season

Now that spring has sprung, drivers will be hitting the road in earnest to enjoy the warmer weather. In fact, according to Hankook Tire's latest Quarterly Gauge Index, 56 percent of Americans are planning to take a road trip that involves driving 50 miles or more. On average, they estimate they will drive 1,025 miles. What is it about spring - besides the obvious pleasurable weather - that has so many people hitting the road?

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Celebrate baseball and meet Hall of Fame players

With spring in the air, sports fans everywhere are turning their thoughts to the 2013 baseball season. Spring training already has excitement levels pumped, and soon the call of "play ball" will echo through the air.

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Keep your cool: Don't get stuck on the road this summer

Summer is the time for road trips, whether they cover thousands of miles across the country, or are "staycation" day trips. The most important component that makes your vehicle run is the engine. Your vehicle will last longer if you take care of the engine by following regularly scheduled maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer.

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Hitting the road or water? Tips to make outdoor time fun, memorable and safe

Americans are falling in love with Mother Nature all over again, which could be why ownership of boats and recreational vehicles is more popular than ever. If you own a boat or RV, do you use it frequently, or is it sitting in your driveway? It's time to get the most out of it, and with a few simple ideas, you'll be able to hit the road and create some wonderful family memories.

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Must-do trip for any traveler: a Panama Canal cruise

It might seem that, to find a relatively untouched tropical paradise, you'd need to travel halfway around the world. However, one of the best-kept secrets in travel - Panama - is close at hand and has everything you could want in a warm-weather getaway.

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