Vacation News Archive

'Most Workers Don't Take All Their Vacation (KTAR 92.3 Phoenix)
It appears that the higher you rise up the corporate ladder, the less time you take for Vacation. It turns out more than half of workers fail to use all of their allotted Vacation days, and about 30 percent of people said they take less than half of their allotted time off.

'Vacation contest finalists announced (Alamosa Valley Courier)
ALAMOSA ? Ten finalists have been drawn for a chance to win a three-day, two-night Vacation to one of more than 180 resorts across the country in the Valley Courier?s 2007 Vacation Invitation promotion.

'Annual Expedia.com Survey Reveals 51.2 Million American Workers Are Vacation Deprived (FinanzNachrichten)
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia.com ( Nachrichten ) (R), the world's leading online travel agency, recently commissioned its seventh annual Vacation Deprivation(TM) survey.

'Wyndham Vacation Ownership Expands Wyndham Brand in Metro Washington Area (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the world's largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies , today announced that is has expanded Wyndham's presence in the metro Washington area by unveiling one of its premier resorts in Old Town Alexandria under the Wyndham flag.

'Summer Vacation Seekers Go to forGetaway.com for Top Destinations (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ATLANTA----With less than two months before the kick-off of summer, vacation seekers are flooding online to research and book their summer getaways. According to a recent survey commissioned by The Weather Channel, more than 54 percent will go to an online travel website instead of a travel agent to book their accommodations this year and an overwhelming 71 percent prefer to book their vacations ...

'The Method to Finding the Right Vacation Home (Southwest Daily News)
(ARA) - Vacations produce a lifetime of memories. No matter where you go, you get to spend quality time with your friends, family and the people you care about. Many travelers realize this is priceless and have decided to investigate owning a vacation home or joining a destination club.

'Expert secrets for a great summer vacation (USA Today)
Inside the Deals column: Travelers who plan in advance typically get the best deals on airfare and enjoy a greater choice of accommodations. This is particularly true for summer, the peak travel season for many popular destinations. If you've only just started thinking about your summer vacation, don't stress it's not too late to put together a great trip. Read on for tips on planning your trip.

'Vacation Bible school deadline is Monday (Tallahassee Democrat)
Summer's approaching, and it's time to send in vacation Bible school listings.

'Building a vacation-worthy airport (USA Today)
At the Airport column: Airports these days are adding amenities such as massage bars, wine bars, steakhouses and on-site luxury hotels, while airlines seem to be jettisoning everything from pillows and peanuts to helpful personnel. So why not just skip the hassle and expense of the plane ride and instead spend your vacation at the airport?

'MapQuest makes couple's home a vacation destination (USA Today)
For reasons no one can yet explain, a MapQuest search for Ozark Mountain Resorts in Kimberling City erroneously shows the popular condo resort next to the home of Tish and Lyle Ashley on a one-way residential street on the opposite side of the resort's Table Rock Lake.

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