Vacation News Archive

'Web site names U.P. top 10 vacation spot (The Mining Journal)
MARQUETTE ? When one thinks of the great Vacation destinations of the world, a few obvious options come to mind: the Greek Islands, London, the Hamptons, the Upper Peninsula ...

'Summer can mean vacation hassles for small businesses (The Biloxi Sun Herald)
Summer can turn into the least relaxing time of the year for some small-business owners. They find themselves dealing with a variety of Vacation issues - resolving conflicts when several employees all want the same week off and finding ways to get all the work done while staffers are away.

'Vacation ideas from 'airline' never get off ground (The Columbus Dispatch)
Looking for some offbeat vacation ideas? How about Chain Gang Fantasy Camps, escorted tours through the finest penal colonies in North and South America?

'China stresses safety during Labor Day vacation (People's Daily)
The general office of the State Council issued a notice Sunday to stress safety during the upcoming Labor Day vacation from May 1 to 7.

'List your Vacation Bible School (Lexington Herald-Leader)
If you're on your church's vacation Bible school committee, you're undoubtedly busy planning, organizing and recruiting volunteers for this summer's big event.

'Richards Rests Coconut After Fall Off Palm (AP via Yahoo! News)
Keith Richards fans gathered outside a hospital Sunday where the Rolling Stones guitarist was believed to be undergoing treatment for a mild concussion reportedly suffered when he fell out of a palm tree on vacation in Fiji.

'Lobbyist Stripped of Good Name, but Not of Good Vacation (New York Times)
Jack Abramoff may be facing financial ruin and a long prison sentence, but he was still able to take a vacation in Florida worth at least $3,600 per person.

'Tell us about your favorite nearby vacation spot (Detroit Free Press)
How many people can afford a grand adventure or a trip around the world? That's why the Free Press Travel section needs to hear from you. Tell us about an awesome vacation spot that's less than a 5-hour drive from metro Detroit. We're looking for hidden gems and reasonably priced hotels and restaurants. E-mail suggestions and travel photos to travel@freepress.com with " My Great Trip " in the

'Mullen: Vacation - Time off to reflect on issues (The Salt Lake Tribune)
Hey, who sped up the clock? I took a few days off last week, closed my eyes for a moment and now I'm back at the keyboard trying to look like I work for a living. That little diversion called vacation? This is what I have to show for all that luxurious time off: a) A haircut. b) A clean kitchen floor.

'A Family Vacation in London, Guided by Scrooge (New York Times)
Can a family of five, limited to that four-day budget of Ł1,000, spend a Vacation in London without feeling as poor as Tiny Tim?

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