Vacation News Archive
12-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. - 'Holiday Vacation Rentals opens G-A office (Leelanau Enterprise)
Holiday Vacation Rentals has opened an office in Glen Arbor, and Stephanie Black was named the office's rental services director. The office, located at 6572 Western Ave., offers Vacation rental services to owners of homes, cottages, condominiums and condo associations. - 'Planning ahead can help save money on a vacation (Seattle Times)
It's nearly time for a vacation, a break from hectic school and work schedules. But it doesn't look as if we're going to get a break on... - 'Serious-Minded Golfers Tackle a Whimsical Game (New York Times)
Miniature golf: One person?s leisurely respite puttering around while on vacation is another person?s workday passion. - 'Video game reviews: 'Toy Shop,' 'Go Pets: Vacation Island,' 'Crosswords DS' and 'Diary Girl' (The Plain Dealer)
For a child, nothing is better than a new toy. When I was a child, I went to bed at 3 p.m. the day before a birthday or holiday, hoping the time would pass more quickly. The worst was when my parents took me to the store to pick out a toy, then wouldn't let me open it until I got home. - 'Schensul: Tips for making vacation affordable (The Record)
Gas is up. The dollar is down. Yes, the economy's in the toilet. But that doesn't mean one must flush one's summer vacation ? I say: Gas, schmash. Dollar schmoller. - 'Penn. van crash kills group of computer programmers (Houston Chronicle)
The van was carrying a group of computer programmers from India and their wives on vacation. - 'AAA's Annual Vacation Costs Survey Shows Honolulu as the USA's Most Expensive Vacation City - Relax, It's Not Nearly ... (About.com)
AAA has released their Annual Vacation Costs Survey. Guess which city in the United States has the highest average published prices for meals and lodging for two adults per day?... - '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. - '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.
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