(NC)—Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions on how to get the most out of your next hotel stay, courtesy of David Blades, VP of Operations for Days Inns - Canada:

(NC)—Planning a fall getaway and want Fido or Felix to share in the fun? As you prepare for your pet's big adventure, here are a few travel 'Do's (and one travel Don't) to help get you off to the right start:

(NC)—With the fall upon us, now is a good time to start planning that next adventure. Whether preparing to embark on a great fall drive or a relaxing weekend getaway, Days Inns - Canada offers some useful tips for a hassle-free journey.

(NC)—After years in the workforce, you've earned more vacation time - do you notice a trend in how you're spending it? Do you head south in the winter for weeks at a time? Or take an extra day most weekends to relax at the lake? During retirement, you won't have daily commitments that require you to stay at your primary residence. If you think you will be spending even more time at a favourite vacation spot, it might make sense to buy a home there.

(NC)—With fall just around the corner, many snowbirds are itching to finalize their travel plans to warmer climes. If you count yourself among these lucky-ducks, make sure you've made the all necessary arrangements before heading to Florida, Mexico or the Caribbean. Here's a quick checklist to help you get organized:

(NC)—Want to make travel more a part of your life? Make sure your travels include a visit to a professional financial planner's office to map out the best financial route for you.

(NC)—As Canadians, we have a lot to be thankful for, every day. But with Thanksgiving around the corner, Angus Reid polled Canadians to get a temperature read on our collective consciousness. The results say that for many of us, it's becoming more important to actively give thanks through charitable giving, social activism and volunteerism.

(NC)—As Canadians, we have a lot to be thankful for, every day. But with Thanksgiving around the corner, Angus Reid polled Canadians to get a read on our collective consciousness. And what tops our list of things to be thankful for might surprise you.

(NC)—In today's socially conscious culture, it's no longer enough to simply be thankful at Thanksgiving. For a growing number of Canadians, it's becoming more important to actively give thanks through charitable giving, social activism and volunteerism.