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Whether you’re embarking on a water vacation or a family reunion , it’s going to be a vacations we’ve taken, we tend to remember them best with pictures. Here’s some ideas to enhance your vacation as well as your memories of them.

LOCATION PREPARATION

Since you know where you’re going (that’s a minimum requirement), doesn’t it make sense to check out the location before you get there? Create a list of attractions, accommodations, special points of interest, amusement areas, shopping, etc. A good source to help you do this is the “Places and Travel section” of msn.com.

Next, figure out the best pictures for each appropriate venue. Anyone can take a “so-so” picture of the kids at an amusement park. But wouldn’t you rather capture a WOW photo that could be hung over the mantle?

Whether you’re going on a family reunion vacation or a hiking vacation, check out the books written about the destination and highlight the best photo opportunities BEFORE YOU GET THERE.

If you’re taking a mountain vacation to a more remote area, scout out the national parks in the area. The great thing about national parks is that the scenery is so breathtaking, that an average picture looks outstanding… just because of the location. Once in www.nps.gov, Do an Internet search for possible photos at the National Park Service or simply do a Google search on the location. Phenomenal shots will present themselves all over the place!

PHOTOGRAPHY PREPARATION

Here’s a typical scenario… you’re up at the crack of dawn (OK, not realistic for many of us, including me, but go with me here) and you’re just pulling into the most scenic overlook for 400 miles as the sun is starting to break the horizon.

You instinctively pull the car over, grab your camera and your tripod, and look for the optimum location to set up. There’s just one tiny little problem… You Didn’t Take Your Tripod on this family reunion . Rather than smack yourself on the forehead, why not plan for these things now, by constructing a list BEFORE you leave?

Your list should include AT LEAST the following:

Tripod
Do I need to repeat – BRING YOUR TRIPOD? It doesn’t take up much room, and it allows you to capture entirely new categories of pictures that wouldn’t be possible without one

Memory
Bring all the memory you have. But don’t stop there; also pack your portable storage devices if you have any.

Flash
If your camera has a hot shoe, bring your external flash, and any additional equipment that can be used to help with bounce flash. Also, don’t forget to use it during the daytime to make your photographs really jump off the page.

Shutter Release Cable
Remember your external shutter release cable for those long exposures. How else are you going to get that “angel-hair” look of the waterfalls without camera-shake ruining the image?

Remember the Basics
Don’t forget the basics like: batteries, battery charger, camera bag, and additional lenses and filters (if applicable on your camera).

User Manual
And just in case you need it, bring the manuals for your equipment. It’s only when you start to use things that you realize you forgot how!

Finally, don’t get so wrapped up in taking the perfect photo that you don’t enjoy the trip. And, remember to use the tripod so that you’ll be in at least some of the shots.

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There is nothing quite like that first winter snow. The delicate flakes are a novelty after the long hot summer and crisp days of fall. Kids everywhere rejoice at the ability to make snow angels and even adults find themselves lost in the winter wonderland.

But like all good things, sometimes too much can quickly turn bad. The snow gives way to ice and slush. Cold winds cut through even the thickets coats. The cure for these winter blues is a romantic beach getaway. A getaway romantic weekend sunning in a tropical destination is a sure fire cure for those winter blues.

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If you want to make the getaway romantic anniversary a surprise, then here is a great trick. Take your loved one out to dinner but instead of letting them pick from the menu when it comes dessert time, serve them up a piece of Key Lime pie. When they take a bite, ask them how it is and whether or not they would like to try an authentic piece while sitting in the Florida Keys. Just imagine the surprised look on their face!

Hawaii is always a great destination and surprisingly an inexpensive honeymoon spot for those savvy travelers looking for a great honeymoon at a reasonable rate. The biggest expense will be the airfare, but if you book your tickets in advance, use airline miles or special websites for great island getaway romantic package deals, then you can have a great Hawaiian vacation relatively inexpensively for getaway romantic weekend.

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No need to fear the mysterious Bermuda Triangle when you are looking for a romantic getaway. Bermuda has plenty to offer the sun worshipper. Cambridge Beaches cannot be beat for their crystal clear waters for scuba diving and snorkeling. November through March is the off season and you can find some stellar deals that place you directly on the beach in your very own cabana.

Forget about those boots and heavy winter coats, because on a romantic beach getaway you will not need them. Pack a bathing suit, some sunscreen and be ready to have a lot of fun. If you feel guilty about everyone else back at home suffering through the snow and freezing cold, then you can always bring them back a jar of sand and a snapshot of you frolicking in the surf.

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