Vacation News Archive

'NJ firemen use a fundraiser for vacation? (WABC-TV New York)
There are allegations that some firefighters in our area used cash collected in a door-to-door fundraiser to go on a Vacation in Mexico.

'Saving cash on vacation is easy with a few tips (Winston-Salem Journal)
Americans spend close to $2,500 on a typical summer Vacation, one of the larger expenditures a family makes in a year. The fun of a great trip, however, quickly evaporates if there is a huge credit-card bill to pay when you return home. Here are ways to t

'Top-of-the-line toys for the high-tech traveler (CNN.com)
Adam Baer spends his days testing and reviewing the latest gadgets for travelers who like to put something extra into their suitcases at vacation time.

'Summer vacation could be adding to kids' waistlines (ABC 7 Chicago)
Summer vacation could be adding inches to your child's waistline. Schools are often accused of playing a big role in childhood obesity with fast food snacks and decreases in physical education.

'Lawmakers: No pay for unused vacation, sick leave (Fremont Tribune)
LINCOLN, Neb. - Workers shouldn't bank on getting paid for unused vacation or sick leave in the near future. The Legislature on Wednesday gave first-round approval to a bill (LB255) that would allow employers to not pay employees for unused vacation and sick time once they leave their jobs.

'Time For A Winter Vacation? (WXOW 19 La Crosse)
We've haven't had much time to recover from the last blast of winter. All this snow and ice might have you thinking about a vacation.

'Betty's Summer Vacation (Phoenix New Times)
About halfway through the second act of Christopher Durang's wildly funny Betty's Summer Vacation, a couple of electric saws appear out of nowhere and hack a giant hole into the back wall of the stage set. From that jagged fissure shoots a huge slide, down which come tumbling a trio of theretofore ...

'Spring Vacation Ideas The Whole Family Will Enjoy (ABC 7 Chicago)
Spring break is right around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about the kind of vacation you and your family will want! Are you looking for some fun in the sun at a great beach destination? Or do you want a more cultural experience to keep the kids learning while they're away from the classroom? We know it's hard sometimes to choose with so many options out there! Hotels. COM ...

'Children gain most weight over summer vacation (Daily Vidette)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The nation's schools, under fire for unhealthy school lunches, well-stocked vending machines and phys ed cuts, may actually do a better job than parents in keeping children fit and trim. A study found that 5- and 6-year-olds gained more weight over the summer than during the school year, casting doubt on the assumption that kids are more active during summer vacation.

'YOUR MONEY: Your dream vacation is possible (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
After paying the mortgage, taxes and car payments, you may not have much left for a two-week stay in Bali. Here are 10 tips to help make a fabulous Vacation a reality.

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