Vacation

As I was waiting in line at a local convenience store this week, something caught my eye - camera film. It's become one of those things that you really don't see much anymore. And if you want it, you have to do a little searching to find it.

Well, here we are, only about two weeks left in 2014, and a lot of us are trying to figure out what to do with that vacation time sitting there.

So what did I do during my week in the middle of the woods in the Poconos? I hiked, I fished, I sat by the campfire. And I pretty much just relaxed. But I also took a lot of pictures. Have a look:

I can't begin to tell you how great it was to get away from strip malls, traffic, light pollution, and constantly being connected for a week.

About a month ago, I asked for your suggestions for the perfect summer getaway. Well, I seem to have found the perfect place and I am counting down the hours until I hit the road for my much needed break.

Seaside Heights and Seaside Park have been summer fun destinations for decades, and they've been marketing to families even before TVs were in every household. Check out these classic Seaside Heights and Seaside Park promotional videos. First, we'll go back to the 80s:

I'm due for a vacation. And I truly want to get away from it all. But I need your help.

One of the things about living at a pretty major vacation destination is that we don't talk all that often about where we like to go to get away.

Remembering to pack all your necessities before you leave for your week-long trip is important, but making sure your home is safe while you're away is crucial for stress-free traveling.

I love to travel - see new things, visit historic locations and beautiful places. The only small downside to those kinds of vacations is that you usually spend so much time sightseeing that you don't get to relax all that much.