Big cities are exciting, there’s no argument there. The excitement, culture and big-city lights always seem to entice and draw you in to be a part of the action, all that vigorous activity comes with the price of safety. Not all big cities are glowing death traps, in fact, there are quite a few that top the list as safest cities, as ranked by Forbes.com this year. !http://media.fabulously40.com/images/minneapolist.jpg First and foremost, the Midwest gets the last laugh. ...

We all need a vacation, but with the tight economy and rising gas prices, that summer get-a-way may seem out of reach. Well, here is some good news: CouponShack, a leading coupon site, is revealing smart summer travel trends and tips that can make your dream vacation a reality. CouponShack recently completed a consumer survey that shows that staycations, delayed travel and couponing are HOT this summer. Despite the economy, the majority of consumers (sixty-five percent) are planning summer ...

As the calendar creeps towards 2009, Americans with unused vacation time stand to lose it at the end of the year. But with the troubled economy dominating the news and impacting our wallets, a long vacation may seem out of reach. The reality is right now may be the best time in recent years to travel as hotels, resorts and even car rental companies compete for your business. Combine great deals with all that vacation time and you’ve got everything ...