Vacation News Archive

'Vacation Bible School deadline extended (Tallahassee Democrat)
We're extending the submission deadline for the Vacation Bible School calendar until 5 p.m. on Monday . The final list will be published in the Faith section on May 12. E-mail information to Sharon Kant-Rauch, srauch@tallahassee.com. Include the name and address of the sponsoring church or organization, activities, times, dates, fees (if any) and contact number. For more information, call ...

'Vacation time is not just a luxury (Asbury Park Press)
According to Expedia.com's Vacation Deprivation survey in 2006, one-third of Americans don't always take all of their Vacation days.

'The vacation is over and now I need lots of rest (The Kentucky Standard)
Here?s a good one. Did you ever cram into a vehicle, drive 1,689.7 miles round trip to visit family, see some old haunts and bring along your wife, two little ones and half the furniture from your home? It?s not a joke. Vacation actually played out in that fashion.

'Taking the kids: It's mom's vacation too (CNN.com)
We made fun of my sister mercilessly -- behind her back, of course.

'JAL Group Passenger Traffic Results for 2007 Golden Week Vacation Period (Japan Corporate News)
Tokyo, Japan, May 7, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Today JAL Group announced the results for the traditional Japanese "GOLDEN WEEK" vacation period, stretching this year from April 27 to May 6, 2007. The overall number of passengers traveling on JAL Group airlines was up by 1.6% on the same period last year.

'Houseguests: A vicarious vacation (AP via Yahoo! News)
Our family is somewhat notorious for imposing on others when we travel. If you don't have room for us, that's OK. We're happy to simply mooch breakfast, lunch or dinner. Your beach pass, a ride downtown, a snack pack for the road, or the loan of an umbrella, bicycle or jacket - we'll take whatever we can get.

'The Method to Finding the Right Vacation Home (Hope Star)
(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.

'Parrot escapes for Las Vegas vacation (Moldova.org)
A parrot that suddenly left its Michigan owners seven months ago was tracked down recently 2,000 miles away enjoying an impromptu Las Vegas vacation.Pet owner April Konopka of New Boston, Mich., had never given up hope of one day finding her lost parrot, Dusty, and on April 21 she was reunited with her feathery friend after learning it had taken up residence in Las Vegas, the Detroit News ...

'How to Get the Best Hawaiian Vacation? Use Local Contacts (Palladium Times)
(ARA) - Whether you're dreaming of a Hawaiian vacation for the first time, or planning to return to paradise again, everyone knows the beauty of the land and the people. Planning a trip there can be difficult and expensive, but it doesn't need to be.

'Parrot escapes for Las Vegas vacation (UPI)
A parrot that suddenly left its Michigan owners seven months ago was tracked down recently 2,000 miles away enjoying an impromptu Las Vegas Vacation.

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