Travel Cents

Don't let the soaring gas prices discourage you from taking your much needed vacation this year. There are a number of ways to minimize expenses when traveling.

• For a change of pace, how about a cruise? Park your car and all aboard for 5, 7, or 10 days on the open seas.
• One stop destinations, no extra traveling. Try camping, dude ranches, Disneyland.
• Choose a city with good public transportation: Washington D.C., NYC, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Santa Monica.
• Stay close to home. Investigate all the possibilities. You may be surprised at how much you'll find to do in your own backyard.
• Before your trip, have your car serviced for maximum performance and always carry a map to prevent getting lost and running out of gas.