Vacation News Archive

'Many owners leave pets behind for own luxurious vacation (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
-Finding a spot for Labor Day may be tough By Kathleen Thurber Staff Writer With things like flat-screen TVs, orthopedic beds and special movie nights provided at some local kennels, the family dog may have a more relaxing Vacation than you this Labor Day.

'Democrats in California Assembly to take 3-day vacation despite budget impasse (Los Angeles Times)
Their time away from the Capitol coincides with the Democratic National Convention, but one official says that has nothing to do with their decision not to hold sessions. With the end of the legislative session approaching, no budget in place and a $15.2-billion deficit hanging over their heads, the Assembly's Democrats on Friday unveiled their plans for the next week: a three-day Vacation ...

'Plan a vacation at the NYSF (Capital News 9)
For many people, the New York State Fair is an annual family vacation. But this year, you can actually plan a trip from right here on the fairgrounds. News 10 Now's Katie Morse has more on staying local this summer.

'Iraqi Arabs seek vacation escape in Kurdistan (AP via Yahoo! News)
Iraqi Arabs looking for a break from five years of war and sectarian strife ? or just the heartland's heat and dust ? are finding one in the green, tranquil mountains of Kurdistan.

'MOORE: Vacation Bible School (The Lufkin Daily News)
I noticed there's a Vacation Bible School at one of the nearby churches. Oh, that brings back some fond memories of summer days growing up in church-going Lufkin in the 1950s.

'Finding a vacation deal in the Caribbean (New York Daily News)
From Aruba to Jamaica, there's lots of ways for New Yorkers to enjoy the Caribbean. Choosing the best deal and best vacation for your money depends on what you're after.

'Missing Vacation? (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
When family rights advocate John De Graff started doing some historical research, he came across a shocking discovery -- that medieval European peasants had more vacation time than modern American office workers.

'Why the Immune System Can Never Go on Vacation (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - The immune system can never go vacation, summer or winter. A travel bug can ruin a trip that has been planned for months. Independent Traveler magazine says travelers "may be more than 100 times as likely to catch a cold on a plane as in normal daily rounds."

'O STREET: Even on vacation, you can't escape Detroit (Detroit Free Press)
Oneita Big Dummy envisioned 2 weeks free of news about her city and its impossible situation. Friends and family in New York, Dayton, D.C., and Maryland, however--even the mayor's classmates from Cass Tech's class of '88--had other visions.

'Vacation Homes Without All the Expense (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
With home prices tumbling in some of the country's most attractive second-home destinations, it might be tempting to pick up a bargain on a beach cottage, a cabin in the woods, or a pad close to the Vegas strip. But wait. It may make more sense to rent and take the financial stress out of owning a Vacation home.

Back to Vacation Portal