Vacation News Archive

'This is not a vacation (York Daily Record)
Jan 28, 2008 ? A group of 60 teens and 15 adults are planning a trip to Florida this spring, but it's no Vacation. The Rev. David McDowell will take the Drama Team and Company of Praise, youth choir of Stewartstown United Methodist Church, to Florida in April.

'Storm put Puerto Rico vacation on ice (The Charlotte Observer)
Here's the problem: Her Vacation to Puerto Rico is put on ice, thanks to JetBlue's operational meltdown last winter. Months later, the airline has refunded the tickets, but the hotel is holding onto her money. Should it let go? Roz Weiss of Stamford, Conn. "I'm trying to get a refund for a hotel booked through JetBlue Getaways and Worldwide Travel Exchange. Several months ago we prepaid for a ...

'Atmore, Perdido attractions featured in vacation guide (Atmore Advance)
Whoever said Atmore does not even show up on the map has not been looking around at all the places to visit in the city and in surrounding areas.

'Hawaii on a Dime (New York Times)
The Frugal Traveler heads to the Big Island and Kauai, seeking that ever-elusive bargain vacation in paradise.

'Snowbirds beware of bargain-priced vacation pitches (CBC Newfoundland and Labrador)
Canada's competition watchdog is warning consumers seeking reprieve from the winter weather to think twice before booking their holidays through a telemarketer.

'Economy Impacts Vacation Business (KWWL Iowa)
While it feels far from summer, many eastern Iowans are getting a taste of it in Cedar Falls. This weekend the 20th Annual Boat and Vacation Show is taking place at the UNI Dome. Dozens of exhibitors are showing off the latest in vacation gear, everything from RVs to speed boats are on display.

'Consider This Before Buying a Vacation Home (Richfield Reaper)
(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.

'Time to revisit the two-week vacation rule (FT.com via Yahoo! News)
Eight years ago, Alan Greenspan suggested banks enforce a simple internal risk control for their trading desks: The Two-Week Vacation Rule.

'10 best places to stretch the dollar (AP via Yahoo! News)
Are the economy and the weak dollar putting a crimp in your vacation plans?

'Dude ranches confront challenges (Casper Star-Tribune)
CODY -- The draw of Wyoming and other wild and scenic places remains strong for Vacation travelers, but rising gas prices and a weakening economy may mean visitors spend less once they reach their destinations.

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