Vacation News Archive
15-May-2007
- '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. - 'Iraqi MP, Visiting U.S., Calls on His Parliament to Reject Planned Vacation (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
An Iraqi MP, currently visiting the U.S., calls on the Maliki government to cease using militias and death squads against its opponents in Parliament. This, he says would enable legislators, who justifiably fear attack, to meet through the summer instead of taking a planned Vacation. - '10News Looks At Voluntourism -- A New Way To Vacation (10 News San Diego)
When you think of taking a vacation, pictures of beaches, resorts, theme parks and sightseeing may spring to mind. But now more and more people are taking trips that have very little to do with R & R. - 'Travel Troubleshooter: Where's my vacation Mr. Bernanke? (CNN.com)
Worries about inflation are tugging at the U.S. economy again, as consumers pay more for everything from gas to groceries. But that's not the only place where our purchasing power is declining. - '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. - 'Consider renting home for your family or group vacation (Sun-Sentinel)
It's often less expensive with more amenities Summer-vacation planning often involves exploring and choosing among hotels and motels. But you have other choices for accommodations. - 'This Memorial Day Weekend, Ditch the Sunshine and Escape to the Couch for 'Virtual Vacation' and 'Fantastic Monday' ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Who says taking a vacation requires leaving the house? - 'Two local women win contest to vacation with Oprah (Houston Chronicle)
Two women from the Houston area will be featured this week on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in O, the Oprah Magazine. Kristin Murray of Conroe and Yvette Hornsby of Missouri City were two of 60 entries selected as winners of O's "Live Your Best Life Spa Week." Their grand prize was a spa vacation with Winfrey and Gayle King at the Miraval Spa in Tucson, Ariz. - 'How to avoid tax on vacation home sale (Reno Gazette-Journal)
DEAR BOB: More than 20 years ago, my wife and I bought an 11-acre vacation home in northern Michigan. We made several improvements and find that if we sell our property, we will have a large capital gain. If we sell this property and reinvest the entire amount in another vacation property within a short time, will we still have a tax liability? -- Paul M. - '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.
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