Tips For Planning A Family Vacation (NAPSA)—When it comes to creating a memorable vacation, planning and scheduling are key. That’s the word from travel experts, such as those at Expedia, who say Americanscollectively let half a billion paid days off go to waste last year. The good newsis that there is still time to avoid becoming a vacation statistic this summer. To help, here are some tips for making the most of those precious warm-weather days that are fast approaching. eGet the kids’ input. Even if you’ve already scheduled your family vacation, give them a voice by involving them in someof the planning. According to AAA, 21 percent of respondents listed “family arguments about where to go and what to do” as one of their biggest summervacation frustrations. Declare digital freedom. Emails and social media can wait. Use summer to reconnect with nature, your family and friends. Put your phone onsilent. Store it in an out-of-reach bag. But keep it in case of emergencies. eChoose a wet destination. Manybelieve a vacation on water can give everyone in the family the chance to do something they enjoy. Think long term. Spending now on a lake house, boat or RV may save you money and headaches on future vacations. Real Many believe a vacation on water can give everyone in the family the chance to do something they enjoy. freedom is taking vacation on your schedule. Another way to secure longterm value for your vacation dol- lar is by investing in quality equipment, both on the water and on land. For instance, new to the water this year is the Evinrude ETEC G2” outboard engine. An innovative, boldly styled engine, it’s designed to deliver 15 percent better fuel efficiency, 20 percent more torque and 75 percent fewer regulated emissions than its competitors’. Contributing to the engine’s lifetime value is the fact that it doesn’t require dealer maintenancefor five years. It’s also available in 350 color combinations. Consumers can test-ride boats rigged with the Evinrude E-TEC G2 line of outboard engines at select locations. To find one, visit www.EvinrudeTestRides.com.
