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Vacation SnapshotsTravel photography by YOU!

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Features Departments“...What now?”Discover how proper plan-ning can reduce stress, save time, and ultimately lead to a successful vacation.

Broadening HorizonsChildren on the cutting edge of travel.

KÀ: Behind the ExperienceWe explore what happens backstage before, during, and after the show.

Little Little ItalyThe emerging Italian restaurants and culture of San Francisco.

Flights of FancyThe high end of high end travel.

DestinationsCheck out this month’s must see travel spots.

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Contests | Photography

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Vacation SnapshotsCompete with other photo savy travelers for prizes!

I almost completely missed the opportunity to grab this photo. I was on a fishing trip with some buddies and we all noticed how incredible the sky looked as we were pull-ing the boat up to the dock. The sun was setting quickly so I didn’t have a lot of time, luckily my son Steven knew exactly what I was thinking and met us at the dock with my camera.

Daniel WellingtonDenver, CO

Winner!

Honorable MentionsNext Month’s Theme: BridgesSend submissions to winTN@bookit.com

Congratulations to Daniel Wellington! His winning photo lands him a $100 American Express branded gift card, courtesy of BookIt.com!

Christopher ColumbusAnchorage, AK

Maxwell HousePhoenix, AZ

Nathan DrakeKnoxville, TN

Congratulations to Christopher Columbus, Maxwell House, and Nathan Drake! Their photos have earned them $50 off their next vacation with BookIt.com!

You can win too! If you would like to be considered for our Vacation Snapshot competition, e-mail your travel photo that best matches next month’s theme to winTN@bookit.com. Visit http://travelnow.bookit.com/contests for Official Rules and contest details.

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The Ultimate Pet Sitter Dolphin Trainer for a Day

Activities | Dolphin Swim

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Activities | Dolphin Swim

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1 2 3 4Book with a Travel Agent If something goes wrong during your trip, they’ll be there to help.

Have an Emergency Plan The only thing worse than an emer-gency while on vacation is not knowing how to handle one.

Know the Law Whether you’re traveling to a foreign country or just a different state, ignorance will get you nowhere. Do some research.

Be Flexible Things won’t always turn out how you’d like, just relax and enjoy yourself.

There are many things that that could go wrong dur-ing a vacation. The easiest way to pro-tect yourself from situations like this is by putting some ef-fort into organizing and preparing for your trip well before you begin to pack your bags. Although it may seem like an inconvenience, proper planning can help you avoid disaster and enjoy your retreat to the fullest.

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“...What Now?”

You’ve finally made it; the desk at work is 2,000 miles away, you don’t have to be up at 6 a.m., and you won’t be receiving that weekly phone call from your

mother-in-law. But, it doesn’t look like you’ll be receiving any calls because your phone was just stolen. And it seems you’ll be having trouble even checking into your hotel, since you lost your wallet while running to make your connecting flight back in Houston. Your vacation is already a train wreck and you’ve only just arrived...what now?

Tips & Tricks | Planning

A look at how time spent now can help reduce stress, save money, and leave more time for enjoying your well deserved vacation.

Words by Craig Medlin