Vacation News Archive

'Life At Work: Americans gave up $60B worth of vacation time last year, group says (Dallas Morning News)
438 million. That's the estimated number of Vacation days Americans failed to take in 2007. Psychologists, demographers and others say we pass over time off for many reasons ? an entrenched Puritan work ethic, fear of being seen as reckless slackers, squirreling away time in case we need it later.

'Lucky Winner Receives Eight Free Vacation Weeks to Share with Friends in Celebration of TAN?s 75,000th Traveler ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
TAN traveler receives pleasant surprise as free Vacation knocks at the door

'For Oyster Bay family, a vacation gift from Ellen Degeneres (Newsday)
For Julie Rospars Keffer, one moment of her family's Walt Disney World vacation made the trip worthwhile: when her three children -- each of whom has a form of autism -- stood and smiled for a picture with Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

'TinySurfer Adds More California Vacation Rentals to Their Vacation Website (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
TinySurfer, a leader in the travel industry, expects to add approximately 100 more California vacation rentals to their free travel website. Interested travelers can find the perfect vacation accommodations at TinySurfer without even leaving their homes or offices. From California to Costa Rica, Tiny Surfer offers the freshest, most exciting free vacation rental listings available.

'N.H. Vacation Spots Offer Incentives To Travelers (WBZ Boston)
Gas prices and the economy are making a lot of people take a second look at their summer vacation plans. Many are choosing to stay closer to home. WBZ's Karen Anderson went up to New Hampshire's Lakes Region to see how businesses are trying to lure visitors there.

'Will gas prices cut your vacation short? (The Star Press)
MUNCIE ? If you have summer vacation plans, higher travel costs due to rising fuel prices might have you looking forward to Labor Day.

'Consider This Before Buying a Vacation Home (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - When dreaming of traveling, everyone has something different in mind. And when investing in a vacation or second home, you want to make sure you get what you want. For many, destination clubs are the answer because they provide the best of many worlds.

'How to Find the Right Vacation Home (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Investing in a vacation property is an investment in memories. But with all the options available, there are a lot of things that should be considered before making a final decision.

'Parenting in a Nutshell: Cruising with kids makes for a great vacation (The Jackson Sun)
Want to have a fun family vacation without spending it at the gas pump? Like the idea of unpacking the kids just once during the trip? Want a resort and activities that you and your children can enjoy separately for part of the day? Welcome to cruising.

'Personal Finance Daily: Personal Finance Daily: Vacation where the dollar is strong (Market Watch)
With gas prices, hotel room rates and airfares being what they are, you might be thinking a chaise lounge, sprinkler hose and homemade margaritas in your own backyard would make a right fine summer Vacation this year. But fear not: Inexpensive Vacations are out there.

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