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Courtyard’s Weekly Round-Up

Here’s this week’s round-up of travel news, tips and info that we found to be the most interesting and helpful.  If you are looking for some last minute adventure before the end of the summer, check out the article on New England adventure trips.   Also, feel free to use the comment section to let us know if we left out any articles that should have made it into this week’s roundup. Enjoy.

10 Tips For Flying With A Baby Or Young Child

Kids like to run around, play games and stay entertained every second of the day.  This makes flying with your little ones quite difficult, but not impossible.  Take a look at this article for some great tips on bringing your kids along with you when traveling by plane.

5 Signs That The Hotel Meeting Business Is Recovering

The U.S. Travel Association is predicting an increase in meeting and convention spending this year, after falling 15% last year.  Check out this article to learn more.

20 Outdoor Adventure Trips To Take This Summer

Although it is already well into August, it’s not too late to go on a summer adventure trip.  New England offers a variety of different types of adventure such as rock climbing, canoeing, hiking trips and more.  Take a look at this article from some great recommendations.

Ask Gadling: What To Do When The Airline Loses Your Luggage

Have you ever had that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize that your luggage did not arrive at your destination?  The first thing you need to do in this situation is not panic and deal with this situation appropriately.  This article shares some great tips on what to do when an airline loses your luggage.

What Counts As A Personal Bag When Traveling?

The definition of a personal bag has changed over the years leaving travelers confused.  Take a look at this article to find out what airlines mean by a “personal bag” so you won’t be stuck having to check luggage that you would prefer to have by your side.

For A Fee, American Will Get You Off And On The Plane Quickly

Do you hate waiting in line when boarding an airplane?  If so, you may want to book your next trip with American Airlines.  With the recent addition of American Airline’s “Express Seats” you can have the option of boarding with the first group of passengers.