Vacation News Archive

'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.

'Escapia Announces a Next-Generation Internet Business Platform for Professional Vacation Rental Managers (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Escapia, Inc., the #1 web-based provider of management and marketing solutions for professional Vacation rental managers, announced its integrated Internet business platform, Escapia®ONE?, and a significant expansion of the company's property management software with new ways for property managers to market Vacation rentals on the web.

'Bad directions send tourists to Mo. home (AP via Yahoo! News)
Travelers looking for Ozark Mountain Resort must be disappointed when they pull up to Tish and Lyle Ashley's place. It's a three-bedroom ranch-style home, not a 150-acre vacation spot, and it's on the wrong side of Table Rock Lake.

'LA Times sportswriter: I'm a transwoman (Planet Out via Yahoo! News)
SUMMARY: Mike Penner's column tells readers of his struggle to embrace his gender; after a few weeks' vacation, look for the byline "Christine Daniels."

'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.

'Make the Most of Summer Vacation by Visiting College Campuses (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Whether it's the annual trek to Aunt Martha's or a vacation in a more exotic locale, the summer months provide an excellent opportunity for families with college-bound children to incorporate a preliminary visit to a college or university into their travel plans.

'The Method to Finding the Right Vacation Home (Hope Star)
(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.

'Get Off The Grid! (Forbes)
Leave your cellphone and BlackBerry at home. They won't work at these vacation spots.

'Vacation Bible school deadline approaches (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?

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