Vacation News Archive
02-May-2006
- 'Vacation Planner submissions due by June 15 (Moberly Monitor-Index)
The Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce has received word that in order to appear in the 2007 Official Vacation Planner, businesses must submit or re-authorize their listing by June 15, 2006! - 'Take a vacation, run a marathon (CNN.com)
HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) -- Boston, the most prestigious of America's marathons, has its "brutal" Heartbreak Hill, but Bostonians "come out in droves" to cheer you on. The New York Marathon, the world's largest with more than 34,000 finishers, is -- like the city itself -- "larger than life." - 'It's not too late to plan for vacation hassles (The Indianapolis Star)
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 want the same week off and finding ways to get the work done while staffers are away. - 'Summer vacation: Should you fly or drive? (MSNBC)
The days of packing the kids in the station wagon and driving off for summer vacation may soon be just a fond memory. With gas prices nudging the $3-a-gallon mark, families are now sharpening their pencils and doing some math. This summer?s big vacation question is this: Should you drive or should you fly? - '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 - 'Turn tax refund into a vacation (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
After agonizing over receipts and mind-numbing forms, my fellow American taxpayers, you need a vacation. - ''RV' drives to top of US box office (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The family vacation comedy "RV" drove to the top of the North American box office last weekend, overtaking the controversial September 11 drama "United 93", final industry figures showed. - '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. - 'Cybertrips: Browse Web for tips on using your new camera on vacation (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
You're finally taking that big Vacation, or maybe just the annual trip to the lake, and you've promised the family that this year you will use that fancy new camera to record the fun with better pictures. Fear not -- the Web is full of expert advice and tips, and more than a few good examples.
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