Can you believe that summer is almost over? In fact, some kids are already back in school. Time flies! If you’ve got a few weeks before your kids get back to school, and you're looking for ways to sneak in an end of summer travel hurrah, follow these tips:

Sleeping Bear Dunes as seen from the beach in Empire, Michigan

Ingredients:

• A reliable car
• 1 suitcase per person
• 1 backpack per person
• A good plan

Total time:

• 2-3 weeks - Planning
• 1 week - Packing
• 8 weeks - Travelling
• 1 week - Post-trip relaxation

Oven temperature:

Metric: Mid-Summer in Spain

Imperial: Very hot