Vacation News Archive
11-May-2008
- 'Weak dollar forces Americans to vacation closer to home (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
BOSTON (AP) -- Dena Feldstein Brody sketched out an $8,000 budget for a 12-day family Vacation this summer in England, France and Spain. But those plans were two years ago. Since then, the dollar has plummeted and air fares have soared. - 'Vacation rentals, title orders give hope in market (Walton Sun News)
Since 2005, the real estate market has been in decline. Many homes are sitting on the market and not selling. However, there are some signs of improvement in certain segments of the industry, such as Vacation rentals and title orders. - 'Things you can do with your summer vacation (The Record)
The summer between junior and senior year is a blank slate with endless choices for college-bound students. Some choose sports, work, camp or classes, but few students have total freedom. - 'Six out of 10 pick vacation over extra pay (Bradenton Herald)
TAMPA - Six in 10 consumers would prefer an extra week's vacation over an extra week's pay, AAA's "Travel Pulse" report issued Thursday shows. - 'Vacation value (Kingston Daily Freeman)
From the Silver Lining Department, we couldn't help but notice Ulster County's director of tourism promotion waxing optimistic the other day about the coming summer vacation season. - 'Hawaiian most expensive state to vacation in (MSNBC)
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. - 'Opinion: Mulling gas prices before a vacation (The Morning Sun)
Folks who know us can attest that Wife Sharon and Yours Truly are much inclined to travel around the country during the summer months. But just now, travel planning seems a touch more up in the air than usual. Or, at least one aspect of it is. - 'City employees urged to use accumulated vacation hours (The Daily Iowegian)
At Monday?s Centerville City Council meeting, a discussion was held regarding the need to reduce accumulated comp and vacation time by city employees. - 'Too costly to vacation? Instead, try 'stay-cation' (The Wichita Eagle)
Think of it as the new buzzword: "Stay-cation." With gas prices rising, Wichita tourism officials are hoping Wichitans will rethink their vacation travel plans and instead have a "stay-cation." They announced a marketing plan this week to highlight National Tourism Week, May 10-18, and are encouraging Wichitans to wear red shirts today to show support for local tourism. "We want people to ... - 'Vacation sites expect usual summer crowds (The Record Searchlight)
Low water levels at Lake Shasta, record gas prices, a slumping economy ? not exactly an ideal start to the summer tourist season. But those who make a living off the north state?s Vacation hot spots remain upbeat.
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