Vacation News Archive

'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.

'Vacation? College basketball never takes a break (CBS Sportsline)
Indiana drama continues, Tennessee players booted and 69 -- 69? -- underclassmen declare for the NBA. All of that in just one week, further reminding Gary Parrish there is no such thing as Vacation.

'AAA: Hawaiian vacation costs nearly $800 a day (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Hawaii is the most expensive state to vacation in, by far, costing two adults an average of $793 a day for food and lodging alone, according to a AAA survey released Monday.

'ND still the cheapest place to vacation (Devils Lake Journal)
Special to the Journal For the third year in a row, North Dakota leads the nation as the least expensive place for a family of four to vacation. While AAA recommends travelers budget $244 per day on national average for 2008 travels, those vacationing in North Dakota have the enjoyment of budgeting much less - approximately $85 less than the national average.

'D.C. ranks high on most expensive vacation list (WTOP Radio Network)
At $350 a day for two adults, D.C. ranks sixth on the list of the most expensive vacation cities in the U.S.

'Downtown Chicago Hotel Offers Packages & Perfect Location for a Chicago Family Vacation during Summer Festival Season (Hospitality Net)
The Courtyard Chicago Downtown River North, a downtown Chicago hotel, is gearing up for the festive Windy City summer with packages and proximity to offer. Visitors to the downtown hotel may choose from among five Chicago vacation packages, most of which highlight a downtown Chicago attraction including the Chicago Shedd Aquarium Escape! Package, Magnificent Mile Downtown Chicago Shopping ...

'A Different Kind Of Vacation (The Tampa Tribune)
A poor economy and higher prices for fuel, food and lodging have travelers re-evaluating vacation plans, Tampa Bay tourism industry officials have learned. The key to success in this year's tourism season will be how well the tourism industry can tap into travelers' perceptions. Here is a sample of what some travelers are thinking these days from interviews at Clearwater Beach and Tampa.

'How have the high gas prices impacted your summer vacation plans? (Beloit Daily News)
Beloit Daily News reporter Ashley Rhodebeck wants to hear whether you've canceled a big trip or decided to vacation close to home. Not letting the high gas prices affect your destination? She wants to hear those stories, too.

'Survey Ranks DC Sixth Most Expensive Vacation Destination (FOX 5 Washington D.C.)
A new AAA survey says a family of four will spend more than $350 a day visiting our nation's capital, making it the country's sixth most costly vacation destination. The survey was based on room and food costs, with Honolulu, New York City, and Miami topping the list. Fox 5's Roby Chavez breaks it down.

'Report: D.C. Sixth Most Expensive Vacation Destination In U.S. (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)
Washington is one of the most expensive Vacation destinations in the country, according an annual survey by AAA.

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