We’re halfway through May and summer is inching closer!  We’ve had a lot of blog posts about planning for summer and decided to round them all up in one easily accessible location.  We’ve broken them down into categories, and as we get closer to summer, there will be plenty more posts that will help you prepare for your trip of a lifetime!

Stay tuned as we add a new tab to our blog so you can have access to the tips and tricks that you’re all looking for!  In the meantime, check out this round-up of resources to help you plan the best summer yet!

Tell us – what tips and tricks would you like to know more about from Contiki?

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Sometime it is easier to gloss over the truth and tell a little lie to make ourselves feel better.  This week’s Thoughtful Thursday post examines how lying can be easy, and how we can more truthful with ourselves

Guest Post by Christine Hassler

I will admit it. I have lied. And sometimes have justified little white lies that seem harmless. For example, yesterday at the local Co-op I really wanted some goldenberries from the bulk bin but they are $16.99 per pound (one would think they were made from real gold!). I noticed that their neighbors, the mulberries, were only $12.99 per pound. So I thought I could just write the bin number for the mulberries and save a little bit of money. I spend so much money at that store, what’s a little discount? Then I got to the check out line and the cashier knew the difference and called me out. As I was dying of a mix of embarrassment, guilt and shame, I paid for my goldenberries and left the store with my head down judging myself as a terrible person.

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What inspires your travels?  Perhaps your wanderlust has been piqued after watching movies featuring fantastic destinations or your home is decked out with beautiful travel-inspired decor.  We’re now hooked on the newest way to collect things that inspire you – Pinterest inspiration boards. Contiki joined Pinterest and we’ve got you covered – from fresh items you can pack to travel photography tips and our favorite places to travel.  Feel free to repin your items

You don’t necessarily need Pinterest to create an inspiration board for your travels though.  You might want to make a collage using good ol’ magazines and a pair of scissors, or if you’re savvy with Photoshop, you can create a funky inspiration board.  Need more inspiration for your travels?  Check out our Fave 15 Contiki trips and hear our Contiki travelers sound off about what made those trips so amazing.

Your turn!  Have an inspiration board you want to share with Contiki? 

Send it our way to PR [at] Contiki [dot]com or tweet us the link @ContikI_US!

Can you believe we are halfway through May already?  That means summer is just around the corner and now’s the time for you to start spreading the Contiki love.

Gather your friends, tell your neighbors, our just shout it from the rooftops – 2012 is the year to travel.  We’ve rounded up some blogs and videos that will get you in the traveling mood.  Check out this week’s Contiki buzz!  Got some buzz to share?  Find out how to get your blog or videos featured right here after the jump!

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