Vacation News Archive

'Life on Vacation: Hilton Head homes sport 'natural beauty' (USA Today)
You won't hear phrases such as "up and coming," "trendy" or "newly discovered" around Hilton Head, S.C. The second-largest barrier island on the East Coast has been a premier Vacation-home community for decades. In February, the island's average home price was $515,238; median, $405,000. Real estate prices are largely driven by proximity to the ocean.

'Registration under way for vacation Bible school (East Brunswick Sentinel)
The United Methodist Church at Milltown, 47 N. Main St., will offer a Vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. on June 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25. Children age 3 to sixth grade are invited to attend. The sessions will offer Bible stories, crafts, games, music and snacks.

'Taking an in-state vacation (News 14 Carolina)
RALEIGH -- As gas prices continue to inch toward the $4 a gallon mark, many families are reconsidering summer vacation plans as far away trips just may not be affordable.

'Poll: Gas Costs to Cut 80% in N.Y. Vacation Plans (1010 WINS New York)
A poll shows most New Yorkers will cut back on their vacations because of high gas prices that are also making some fall behind paying their bills. The Siena Research Institute poll finds 80 percent of New Yorkers plan to cut back on the amount theyspend on their summer vacation because of gas prices.

'Plan local vacation this year (The Daily American)
Vacationers budgeting out their yearly trips may have to put more money into their fuel funds this summer. As gas prices approach $4 per gallon, some people may plan a local vacation.

'Website Ranks Tahoe High for Vacation Spots (KTVN Reno)
We've talked a lot about the slumping economy, but there is some good news for the Reno-Tahoe area. Tripadvisor.com ranks Lake Tahoe the number one travel spot in the nation. Tahoe also ranks #10 for places in the world to go on vacation.

'Movie Review: 'The Year My Parents Went on Vacation' (San Antonio Express-News/KENS 5)
A 12-year-old boy is forced to fend for himself after his parents leave him with a grandfather who dies suddenly in "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation." Director Cao Hamburger draws tremendous performances out of his young novice actors.

'Essay your way to a St. Lucia vacation (Queens Courier)
The Queens Courier, American Airlines and the St. Lucia Tourism Board are teaming up to give one lucky couple a vacation to St. Lucia. The Courier is now accepting entries for its vacation for two giveaway contest.

'No fun and games on this Brazilian 'Vacation' (The Capital Times)
For most other films, the police raid scene in "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation" would be the visual centerpiece. The year is 1970, the country is Brazil, and the military dictatorship that runs the country is busy arresting and imprisoning political dissidents in their midst. In the scene, police officers in riot gear storm a caf that's thought to be a dissident hangout, dragging people ...

'A 'Vacation' from the mindless summer (The Charlotte Observer)
To some film critics, a monstrous coincidence can be a deal-breaker: We can't stop thinking the writer could have found some less flagrant way to set up or get out of a situation. Yet I ran into one in the first 10 minutes of "The Year My Parents Went on Vacation" and managed to enjoy the film more than not. Here it is: A politically active man realizes officials of Brazil's dictatorship are ...

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