Vacation News Archive
25-Apr-2006
- 'April vacation is here to stay (Andover Townsman)
When the School Committee designated an energy management task force earlier in the year, their task was to conserve money on energy costs. One suggestion, according to Superintendent Claudia Bach, was to extend winter Vacation to avoid the high cost of heating the schools. - 'Williams takes vacation for new film (Jam! Showbiz)
NEW YORK -- Comedian Robin Williams mined his personal family Vacations to make his new movie RV both funnier and more realistic. Most of those trips were in the family's Land Rover from their home in San Francisco's Seacliff neighbourhood up to a rented house in the mountains around Lake Tahoe. - 'High Gas Prices Impact Vacation Plans (WTVM 9)
We're feeling it across the country, especially right here in Columbus. High gas prices. They are so bad, many of you are rethinking your vacation plans and the way you will travel. But for travel agencies, the high gas prices are actually a good thing. - 'Take a Vacation, Run a Marathon (AP via Yahoo! News)
Boston, the most prestigious of America's marathons, has its "brutal" Heartbreak Hill, but Bostonians "come out in droves" to cheer you on. The New York Marathon, the world's largest with more than 34,000 finishers, is ? like the city itself ? "larger than life." - 'Prices At Pumps Lead To Vacation Travel Concerns (The Boston Channel)
The increase in prices at Bay State gas pumps has led to concerns about summer vacation travel. - 'Tell us about your favorite nearby vacation spot (Detroit Free Press)
How many people can afford a grand adventure or a trip around the world? That's why the Free Press Travel section needs to hear from you. Tell us about an awesome vacation spot that's a 5-hour drive away or less. We're looking for hidden gems and reasonably priced hotels and restaurants. E-mail suggestions and travel photos to travel@freepress.com with " My Great Trip " in the subject line. Or - 'Browse Web for Tips on Vacation Photos (AP via Yahoo! News)
You're finally taking that big vacation, or maybe just the annual trip to the lake, and you've promised the family that this year you will use that fancy new camera to record the fun with better pictures. Fear not ? the Web is full of expert advice and tips, and more than a few good examples. - 'Save My Nose (Washington Post)
There's nothing like spending a vacation worrying that you might have to get your nose removed. But that was my situation during the weeks leading up to my skin cancer surgery last summer. When I first mentioned my skin cancer to friends and family, several people gave me an "Oh, it's nothing"...... - 'Road Trip Guide Helps You Find Your Way (AP via Yahoo! News)
It's an old-fashioned idea for a vacation, but it's still one of the best ways to see the country ? getting in your car, and heading down the road. - 'Outlook: Getting a head start on vacation planning (New Straits Times: Computer Times)
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