If the typical tourist experience bores you to tears and you can't take yet another bus tour, adventure travel just might be for you. Among thrill-seeking travelers, Scotland is quickly becoming known as a popular, action-packed destination.

Travel and food go together like sun and sand. In fact, dining on regional specialties is fast becoming the heart and soul of a vacation. On vacation, travelers can sample delicious local dishes that are normally not prepared at home, and they needn't even venture abroad for these memorable culinary experiences.

Whether you are heading off to Grandma's for the holidays or you're planning ahead for spring break with the kids, traveling remains a popular activity despite the challenging economy. If you're on a budget, you don't have to give up your vacation plans, you just need to know how to travel smart.

You made it through the wedding, so now comes the relaxing part -- your romantic honeymoon in a faraway destination. But what do you pack and how much do you need?

Last year marked a record-setting ski season for American resorts with 60.5 million skier visits, according to the National Ski Areas Association. This year, many ski enthusiasts are faced with tighter budgets and new economic challenges that have them searching for ways to save without giving up their annual trip to the mountains.

We all look forward to vacations -- the precious time to recharge our batteries and spend care-free days and fun-filled nights with family and friends. But visions of vacations may change this year with the economy falling and basics like food and housing at a premium. Many Americans are on tight budgets that are affecting their travel plans.

Retirees are turning to voluntourism as a way to get around tight travel budgets and give back to the community at the same time.