Safety measures for winter drivers
Winter weather causes many people to retreat indoors until the spring thaw. However, for those who embrace the cooler temperatures or find that life must go on despite snow and ice, taking inventory of their vehicles is a must before the first snowflakes start to fall. Tire care is an especially important area of vehicle maintenance. The tire experts at Michelin say that regular tires may be ineffective for winter driving. Summer...
Easy ways to reduce your risk of getting sick while traveling
Travel and tourism is big business. According to research from the World Travel & Tourism Council in conjunction with Oxford Economics, the travel and tourism industry outpaced the global economy for the sixth consecutive year in 2016. With so many people traveling for business or pleasure, it can be easy for illness to spread. Travelers concerned about their vulnerability to colds or other ailments may be unable to avoid cramped...
Safely share the road
Motorists, motorcycle riders, cyclists, and pedestrians converge on roadways across the globe every day. While many travelers respect their fellow road warriors, the potential for highway accidents is great. Taking measures to share the road safely can greatly reduce all travelers’ risk of being involved in a traffic accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration says that, despite historical declines in automobile...
Popular Canadian tourist attractions
Bustling cities, awe-inspiring vistas, abundant wildlife, and a friendly population have solidified Canada as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the western hemisphere. Canadians understand the wealth of riches their land and culture can provide, and the scores of visitors who venture onto Canadian soil quickly understand the appeal of this vast and awe-inspiring country as well. Coast to coast, Canada is no stranger to...
Make your next vacation go smoothly
Vacations provide an opportunity to relax and unwind. Yet despite the benefits of vacations, a Google Consumer survey for the travel website Skift found that nearly 42 per cent of the 1,500 American participants did not take any vacation days in 2014. People have plenty of reasons to avoid traveling, but many may stay home simply because they have not mastered the art of stress-free travel. Scheduling airline flights, booking...
West Virginia’s Golf Paradise
Enchanting Oglebay Resort A Diamond In The Rough From my mountain-top vantage point outside the charming Oglebay Resort and Conference Centre, I watch the smoky morning mist slowly rise from the belly of the lush valley below. Off in the distance, I see deer grazing in the sweeping pastures that drift off into a forest thick with giant pines. Above my head a hawk soars — it’s honed in on the small prey rustling in the tall grass...
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