Are you planning a vacation this summer? If so, don't let it become a break from healthy living, too. The experts at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center offer the following ideas to prevent a fun trip from turning into a diet disaster:

• Plan ahead. Do a little research to find out what healthy eateries are close to your destination.
  
• Look for accommodations with a small kitchen so you can make some of your own meals.
  
• Watch alcohol consumption. Besides being loaded with empty calories, alcohol also inhibits your ability to resist temptation!
  
• Make sure to include lots of activity on your vacation. From hiking and swimming to hitting the hotel gym or renting a bike, make an effort to get moving every day!
  
• Hold a family meeting before the trip to remind everyone that it isn't a vacation from their well-being! Then get everybody excited about getting moving! Go for it!