Bottled water companies cha-ching their way through summer. Air Conditioning contractors, much like school children, mark off the days on their calendar. Some of us just sweat.

Here are 10 things you can do to make your summer a breeze

1. Take the kids to a splash park in the afternoons or make your own. Nothing helps cool us off faster than cool water and splash parks are quite the rave with children. If you don’t happen to live near a splash park, create your own in your back yard. It doesn’t have to be elaborate. An inflatable pool, a hose, or even sprinklers will do the trick. Remember those days? Me too.

2. Go On A Cruise. No matter how hot it is outdoors, the rush of ocean breeze while on a cruise just never seems hot. A cruise is more like a resort on the sea. If you do happen to get warm on deck, simply take a break from the sun and dart into a shop on board or a restaurant, get some ice cream. kids love cruising as well. Cruises are not only inexpensive but once you go on one, you’ll be hooked. Revolution Vacations is offering up some mad summer deals on cruises.

3. Use white European cotton sheets. European cotton is the only way to go. Not only are they the most comfortable sheets, they also keeps your body cool in the summer.

4. Opt for white window treatments to reflect the heat away from your windows. And even though you may love bright and cheerful rooms like I do, make sure you close your window blinds or shades on the west and south sides of your home.

5. Tour Fairbanks Alaska. With 20 hours of daylight in July and August and extremely nice temperatures just under 75 degrees at its warmest, you can not only enjoy more of the beautiful state, but because it stays light so long you can do things you normally may not think of at night. Try one of the Midnight Hot Air Balloon tours, the sites are amazing and they are also something you’ll never get a chance to see from this perspective. Check out Alaska options here.

6. Mow your lawn just before dark or very early in the morning. Mow very early in the morning as long as you are not my neighbor . Otherwise, mow the grass as the temperature starts to cool down. Mowing late in the day also gives you the chance to cool down and relax for the evening with a nice cool shower.

7. Take A Wine Tour In Napa Valley. Limos are air conditioned. They are also the best way to tour Napa Valley’s wine country. An experienced driver will know, just from talking with you for a while, the wineries that will suit your personality best. Go ahead and grab a couple of friends and take a 3 day weekend to Napa Valley, you won’t regret it. Stay In Napa Valley

8. Don’t get all worked up. Getting upset really can feel like your blood is “boiling”. Try to keep your sanity in the summertime.

9. Help friends and family with travel plans and make money. Because children are out of school for summer break, summer is the time for travel. This is a great time for you to get involved in a travel business so you can help your friends and family save money this summer. Travel is a giant industry and can afford you things you never though possible. The greatest thing is, with travel… you don’t have to be a salesman! Just let your acquaintances know you can get them good deals on their travel plans and you’ve got a built in customer base. Nice. Check out your options here as a Travel Consultant.

10.Plan several mini trips for summertime. The last day of a trip or vacation is usually a bummer. Thinking about going back to work or just re acclimating to the daily grind is actually stressful. Don’t do that to yourself. Instead, plan several small 2-3 day mini vacations that you can look forward to throughout the summer. Cruises work especially well for this because you can go to fantastic places for so little money. If you’re a land lover at heart, consider using our Condo Card or Condo Q Cards This way you can not only get a $600 discount on condo stays but condos are much more accommodating. Especially for a family.

Since cruises have become the inexpensive getaways of choice, many people go on a couple of 3 day cruises a month and have a lot more fun, and spend a lot less money than if they went to a place like Disney World for the weekend. Short cruises have become popular with couples because they can truly get away for the weekend and visit another region, learn about it and enjoy not only each others company but leave the daily grind at the dock. Cruises are a true getaway. And for those that can make vacation decisions on the fly, they can enjoy even more savings with extreme vacation last minute deals.

Here’s one of the Vacation Last Minute Deals I always recommend. It’s one of the favorites of those seeking longer inexpensive getaways.

7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Sets Sail March 28, 2009 from Miami Florida
The ports where guests enjoy a full day are Cozumel Mexico, Georgetown in the Grand Cayman Islands, and Ocho Rios Jamaica.

Tell me, where else can a person visit these great areas in just seven days except if they are on a cruise? Nowhere!

And here’s something else, where can they do all that at a price of between $684 to $1,699?

Take a look at this totally amazing cruise right here.