The original book still contains lots of accurate relevant data. HOW TO TAKE A BETTER VACATION -SAVE TIME, MONEY AND FRUSTRATION UPDATES will show changes to previously mentioned areas and introduce new topic areas. These books can answer your questions and help lessen your confusion or worries. Travel can seem scary with so many decisions that must be made but this new information can once again ease anxiety. Travelers will also find updated and new contact numbers and Internet links. Facts and various scenarios also provide additional valuable information to better understand numerous aspects of travel and learn what to expect. Information can ease many negative or unplanned situations. New and returning travelers can get their questions answered to lessen confusion or worries. Everyone has different concerns and expectations. Knowledge and discovering your travel comfort levels allows you to choose the better escape options. Facts can ease your travel fears and knowing what to expect can eliminate many of the reasons a trip did not meet your expectations. Since travelers don't have a crystal ball on how long they might live or how healthy they will remain there are many unknowns. When you are no longer working, you wonder how much money should actually be spend from savings or will that money be needed later to pay support them. The current economy with higher daily living costs is affecting everyone and will impact travel choices. Older people or those already with physical limitation wonder or already know now that activities like hiking might be affected. Will the trails now be too long or rated to strenuous? Dreams of independent travel to revisit favorite places or new destinations must be altered too. Like everyone else, COVID impacted my travel plans. Although I am no longer working full time and traveling less, I do research travel topics on a daily basis to keep updated. Living in northern Illinois, I am sticking closer to home but each time I escape I managed to find new things to explore. HOW TO TAKE A BETTER VACATION - SAVE TIME, MONEY AND FRUSTRATION UPDATES will give travelers additional information allowing them to make better choices so their whole travel experience is easier and less complicated. Preplanning will go more smoothly and you will have more fun each and every time you travel. You will learn how to save valuable time, spend less and eliminate some stress. Travelers can gain confidence and the power to make their next escape a trip of a lifetime. Both new and returning travelers can get their questions answered to lessen confusion or worries. Both versions of this ebook / paperback along with Carol A. Wirth's other travel books, TRAVEL MADE EASY and TRAVEL MADE EASY UPDATES can be valuable resources. Let the author's up-to-date research give you a more realistic picture of travel today. Hopefully, these updates into the world of travel will encourage you to put time and money aside to escape. Traveling can and should be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience. Enjoy your escape! Happy Traveling.