Vacation News Archive

'Sales of vacation homes post increase in 2006 (The Daily Record)
Demand for Vacation homes remained strong in 2006 despite plunging sales of second homes purchased as investment properties, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.

'Investment homes down, vacation homes up (AP via Yahoo! News)
Sales of second homes purchased as investment properties plunged in 2006, but demand for Vacation homes remained strong, a real estate trade group reported Monday.

'Sales of vacation homes are bright spot for 2006 (Sun-Sentinel)
Vacation-home sales rose 4.7 percent last year to a record 1.07 million -- one category of the housing market that defied the 2006 downturn, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.

'Procreation Vacation (NewsChannel 4)
For couples struggling to have a baby the emotional toll and financial cost often add even more stress. Now some couples are trying something a lot cheaper than in-vitro and a lot more fun. NewsChannel 4's Meg Alexander has more on the "Procreation Vacation."

'Crean files appeal of vacation pay ruling (The Salem News)
BEVERLY - Former Mayor Tom Crean has appealed a judge's ruling that he is not entitled to $7,000 in unused vacation pay he collected when leaving office in 2004.

'Dive in to educational vacation (Boston Herald)
During Elaine Mateo's honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico, she occasionally ventured into the turquoise water - but kept her feet planted in the sand. She donned snorkeling gear and used a float to make...

'Dubai tipped to overtake Florida as the world?s number one vacation ownership market (Hospitality Net)
Dubai | Vacation ownership has unlimited potential in the Middle East hospitality market, and could well become the world?s largest timeshare market, says David Clifton, managing director, EMEA and Asia, Interval International. Clifton was talking at today?s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) where he was moderating in a panel discussion on Vacation Ownership, looking at w hy timeshare, ...

'Couple Charged After Leaving Son Alone On Vacation (CBS 2 Chicago)
A local couple was out of jail Wednesday after allegedly leaving their son alone while they went out drinking during a Florida vacation. As CBS 2 Northwest Indiana Bureau Chief Pamela Jones reports, the Merrillville couple?s boy called for help, and now his parents are facing neglect charges. A trial is now pending. Get breaking news alerts

'The Method to Finding the Right Vacation Home (Palladium Times)
(ARA) - Vacations produce a lifetime of memories. No matter where you go, you get to spend quality time with your friends, family and the people you care about. Many travelers realize this is priceless and have decided to investigate owning a vacation home or joining a destination club.

'Heatley, Senators push Devils to brink of vacation (USA Today)
Dany Heatley set up Daniel Alfredsson's goal, then scored unassisted, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night for a 3-1 edge in their playoff series.

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