Vacation News Archive

'Nearly half of Americans let vacation days slip (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Almost half of American workers did not take all of their Vacation days last year, even though many reported being "burned out" by their jobs, according to a survey conducted by Yahoo Hot Jobs.

'Vacation costs not slowing travelers down (Vallejo Times-Herald)
Gas prices and other Vacation costs are up, but that's not keeping local travel down - in fact expect more people on the move - industry experts said this week.

'One-in-Five Workers Are Taking the Office With Them on Vacation, CareerBuilder.com's Annual Survey Reveals (SYS-CON Media)
E-leashes and hectic schedules are cutting into vacation time as increasingly wired workers are finding it hard to leave the office at home. Although an improvement from 27 percent in 2006, 20 percent of workers say they plan to stay in touch with the office during their vacation this year, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual vacation survey, conducted by Harris Interactive of more than 6,800 ...

'One-in-Five Workers Takes the Office Along on Vacation (NBC26 Green Bay)
CHICAGO -- E-leashes and hectic schedules are cutting into vacation time as increasingly wired workers are finding it hard to leave the office at home.

'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.

'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.

'Canadians are ?vacation-deprived? (Canada.com)
A new poll says one in three Canadians don't feel like they get enough vacation time. Take a breather, Canada. One-third of working Canadians feel they don?t get enough vacation, according to a poll by Ipsos-Reid.

'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.

'Tips on what to pack before heading out on vacation (East Valley Tribune)
When Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season, more than 38 million families will take to the roads and skies looking for a little rest and relaxation, according to AAA. But without planning, that dream vacation can quickly turn into a harried ride. Think backseat bickering. Or your infant on the plane shrieking at operatic pitches.

'Rehoboth Beach, Del.: Despite slowdown, vacation spot remains popular (USA Today)
Rehoboth Beach is such a popular Vacation spot for Washington, D.C.-area residents that the Delaware seaside town has earned the nickname "the nation's summer capital."

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