Broadband Vacations

Dreaming about breaking away from the office to enjoy summer fun?  Making your summer vacation a reality is as easy as going online, and our latest Broadband Now video tells you how. 

From travel websites to trip reviews, websites like "HolidayIQ" and "TripAdvisor" can help you choose your best adventure and provide a reality check on what to expect.  Whether purchasing e-tickets or making hotel reservations online, the convenience of the Internet to coordinate plans is a foregone conclusion to many of us.  And recent research from the Pew Internet & American Life Project reveals that travel searches and reservations are now spanning the generations in increasing numbers. 

For those looking to take their broadband gadgets on-the-go, today's smartphones can do everything from offer directions to recommend restaurants.  Consider these devices your virtual concierge.  And, for many of us, laptops are a must-have vacation accessory.  In fact, 1 in 5 Americans bring their computers when they go away.  From checking email to keeping up on news to posting pictures on Facebook, the desire to stay connected is growing as broadband resources abound.

Want to know more about how broadband is fueling vacation fun?  Tune into the latest Broadband Now video to hear more.