Many people will be traveling this holiday season to visit family and friends and will bring their expensive laptops along on the trip. Most of these travelers will not have considered that thousands of laptops are stolen from airports every week. At airports alone, 12,000 laptops a week are lost according to a survey by the Ponemon Institute. And, that number is sure to increase this season. Here are some tips to follow so you don't become a victim of laptop theft.

Spring break - the annual bacchanalia of shirtless frat brothers and bikini-clad sorority sisters - may be financially challenging for plenty of college kids in 2009. Smart parents and students are already looking for closer-to-home, cost-effective alternatives to distant and costly tropical destinations.

Opening March 20, 2009, in Columbus, Ga., the new National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park is the first site of its kind to pay tribute to the U.S. Army Infantryman and those who fight alongside him.

But despite fuel costs and financial worries, there is good news on the horizon for determined vacationers! As the seasons transition, Americans don't have to throw in the towel on travel for the rest of the year. Simply learn to travel smarter by taking extended weekend getaways during the autumn shoulder season. You'll save lots of money with these easy vacation planning tips.

The holidays are a wonderful time of year full of family, friends, shopping and parties. Despite all of the celebrations, the holidays also lead to busy schedules, increased travel and less time to worry about health concerns, especially when those concerns affect our digestive systems.

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.

Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. With gas prices pinching pockets, travelers must find other ways to save on holiday travel.