Spring break isn’t too far away, and nothing beats the winter blues like a vacation somewhere new! Do you have a family to plan a vacation for? Does it seem overwhelming to plan places to go, sites to see, and to manage the expenses?

If you need some help, turn to the pros.

Lynn O’Rourke Hayes of the Dallas Morning News gives us an excellent list of ideas and links to quick family vacations in her article, “Family travel five: Ideas for quick family getaways”, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/fC0aCz

And for readers who like to have a handbook ready at any time, check out this book, “The Complete Idiots Guide to the Best Family Destinations”, readily available here: http://bit.ly/gRVgjJ

Not every vacation planning needs to be time consuming and stressful. Picking up hints and tips from well-seasoned travelers can make your trips smooth sailing…

…and just for fun…keep track of how many “are we there yet?”s you hear from the backseat riders, and see if you can break your record the next time.