Vacation News Archive

'Vacation dollar goes far in some places (Belleville News-Democrat)
If there's an economic slowdown in your life, but you're not ready to cut back on Vacation time just yet, there are places to go and things to see that give cheer and relaxation without breaking the bank.

'How to Find the Right Vacation Home (Richfield Reaper)
(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.

'Vacation camp for preschoolers (The Nashua Telegraph)
NASHUA -- The Nashua YMCA is starting an April vacation camp dedicated to preschoolers 3 to 5 years old. ...

'Vacation volunteers help repair damage at Olympic National Park (Tacoma News Tribune)
A crew last week completed the first Washington Trails Association Volunteer Vacation of the 2008 season. The group has returned from the Hoh River Trail on in Olympic National Park.

'Life on Vacation: Hilton Head homes sport 'natural beauty' (USA Today)
You won't hear phrases such as "up and coming," "trendy" or "newly discovered" around Hilton Head, S.C. The second-largest barrier island on the East Coast has been a premier vacation-home community for decades. In February, the island's average home price was $515,238; median, $405,000. Real estate prices are largely driven by proximity to the ocean.

'New Guidelines Let Vacation Home Owners Take A Tax Holiday (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News)
Part-time property investor Ric Carpenter thinks the current real estate situation is an opportunity.

'Movie Review: 'The Year My Parents Went on Vacation' (San Antonio Express-News/KENS 5)
A 12-year-old boy is forced to fend for himself after his parents leave him with a grandfather who dies suddenly in "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation." Director Cao Hamburger draws tremendous performances out of his young novice actors.

'Bluegreen Corporation Signs $75 Million Vacation Ownership Credit Facility with Textron Financial Corporation (Centre Daily Times)
Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG) ("Bluegreen"), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play(R), today announced that on April 17, 2008 it signed a new, $75 million revolving acquisition, development, and construction ("AD&C") credit facility with Textron Financial Corporation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. Bluegreen(R) intends to utilize this new facility to fund its vacation ...

'Vacation rentals: (Whitefish Pilot)
As Whitefish moves into the shoulder season before the busy summer tourist season, short-term vacation rentals continue to be a hot topic. But enforcing zoning regulations prohibiting illegal rentals is difficult, city staff say.

'Camping: A More Affordable Vacation (WNEP 16 Pennsylvania)
More people are turning to camping as a way to Vacation without the big expense. Some area campgrounds are offering incentives to draw in more business.

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