* If you're the kind of family that likes to go off the beaten path to check out unusual sites, such as the world's largest sycamore stump, then RoadsideAmerica offers a lot of whacky spots to check out:
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/

* If you are planning a camping trip with your family, the Woodalls web site is wonderful. It gives information and ratings for camping with tents or RVs, as well as tips on where to go. The Woodalls camping guide also is available at libraries:
http://www.woodalls.com/

* Are you thinking about visiting a national park? Then first visit the National Park web site at:
http://www.nps.gov/

* If you are a fan of the Fodor's travel guidebooks, you'll like the Fodor's web site:
http://www.fodors.com/

* Expedia not only helps you plan your vacation, but book your plane tickets, hotel rooms and car rentals. It also provides terrific tips on vacations with children:
http://www.expedia.com/

* Travelocity also provides vacation planning and booking services, as well as suggesting alternative airline flights with cheaper fares:
http://www.travelocity.com/

* Going abroad with the family? Travel for Kids provides ideas of what the kids can do in a foreign country:
http://www.travelforkids.com

* If your kids can't stand parting with the pooch on vacation, visit this site for ideas on places that are pet friendly, as well as other pet tips:
http://www.petplanet.com/

* Last-minute deals and other specials are offered at these web sites:
http://www.funjet.com

http://www.applevacations.com

* If you are dreaming of a getaway to Door County, Wisconsin, known as the Cape Cod of the Midwest, these are useful sites:
http://doorcountyvacations.com/
http://www.doorcountylodges.com/

* Checking out road construction zones can save time and aggravation when you are trying to get somewhere in a hurry with a carload of kids and suitcases. This Rand McNally site lets you search by state and date to find out what roads are torn up:
http://www.randmcnally.com/plan/road_construction.ehtml

* This AAA report is a limited listing of construction projects throughout North America where delays can be expected. AAA/CAA members may obtain more detailed information, including construction projects with minimal delays, upon request of travel routings.
http://www.aaamich.com/travel/traffic/hotspots.asp

* Most state home pages follow the pattern: http:/www.state.<state abreviation>.us/ or http:/www.dot.state.<state abreviation>.us/ Here are some listings by region:
Alabama:
http://www.dot.state.al.us/Bureau/Construction/bulletin.htm

Alaska:
http://www.dot.state.ak.us/external/state_wide/planning/hwy_constadv_hp.html

Florida:
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construc/constmap/constmap.htm

Ohio:
http://www.dot.state.oh.us/cond.htm

Tennessee:
http://www.state.tn.us/transport/information-office/const.htm

Washington state:
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traveler/construction.htm

Wisconsin:
http://www.dot.state.wi.us/dtid/roadcons.html