Vacation News Archive

'Industry Insider: Some hints on how to enjoy a plastic-free family vacation (The Star-Ledger)
Here's a mantra to live by: Summer Vacation is a re ward, not a right. So if you're planning to pay for your summer getaway with a credit card, it's possible you're mixing up the two -- and a great Vacation could quickly become a regret, creating stress on you and your fi nances.

'Help! I want more vacation this year (CNN Money)
Dear Annie: I've just completed a promising round of interviews with a prospective employer, and I'm pretty sure I'll get an offer. This is great, as I am really excited about this job. There's just one problem: In my current job (after 10 years here), I get a month's Vacation time per year, and I've heard my new company will only give me two weeks. I had planned a three-week trip with my family

'Great American Vacation (CBS News)
The "Great American Vacation" giveaway continues in Johnson City, Tenn., where Dave Price presents one unsuspecting viewer with a summer getaway.

'Can you get a last-minute vacation rental? (USA Today)
Inside the Deals column: Prime lodging at popular vacation spots tends to fill up well in advance, but if you haven't booked yet, don't despair. Here are some strategies to secure a nice place to stay this summer.

'Vacation Bible School Bible Stories, Games, Crafts, Songs, Snacks & more! Heritage (Landmark)
Vacation Bible School Bible Stories, Games, Crafts, Songs, Snacks & more! Heritage Bible Chapel182 Brooks Station Rd. Princeton, MA June 26 - 30 9:00 am - noon Ages 3 thru 6th Grade Call Today to Register! (978)464-5100

'An ?American Idol' education on summer vacation (Delta Democrat Times)
I went on vacation last week and realized that I must be one of the very few people on Earth not watching ?American Idol.? While I'm not one of those types that denies its existence, I just have never seen an entire episode. It doesn't interest me.

'FEMA assistance paid for Saints tickets, vacation, divorce lawyer (KTBS)
In its rush to pay people for hurricane relief, the Federal Emergency Management Agency was hoodwinked into paying for New Orleans Saints season football tickets, a divorce lawyer, a tropical vacation, racy videos and a sex change operation, a government investigation has found.

'The Vacation Manifesto: Radical Ideas to Grow the Quad Cities (River Cities' Reader)
Editor's note: Last year, after a European vacation, longtime Renaissance Rock Island leader Dan Carmody submitted a draft of a "Vacation Manifesto" - a series of anecdotes and ideas for the Quad Cities.

'Experts Cite Affordable Vacation Plans (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)
NEW YORK (AP) - Higher gasoline costs and steeper rates at hotels and motels may have some families worried that they won't be able to take a vacation trip this year. But experts say there are affordable alternatives ? and many of them are close to home.Vacation costs are indeed rising.

'Experts cite affordable vacation plans (AP via Yahoo! News)
Higher gasoline costs and steeper rates at hotels and motels may have some families worried that they won't be able to take a Vacation trip this year. But experts say there are affordable alternatives ? and many of them are close to home.

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