Vacation News Archive

'A Couple of Beers and 140 Views of Yellowstone (New York Times)
Digital photography, which offers an alternative to the hassle of slides, has in part ended the tradition of gathering to view a post-Vacation slide show.

'How to take a cruise vacation to Alaska (KVAL Eugene)
It's never too early to start thinking about next year's Vacation, and we've got some great tips on how to plan a fantastic trip exploring beautiful Alaska. Almost all of the cruises hit "the big 3" ports -- Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway -- and view glaciers.

'ClearPoint Credit Counselors Offer Consumers a Free Vacation (Centre Daily Times)
When gas prices peaked last summer, many Americans put their travel plans on hold in favor of a staycation ? a holiday in their own backyard. That idea is still appealing, even as what is historically the biggest travel weekend of the year approaches. Consumers, chilled by an economy in crisis and a credit market on ice, are opting to stay home. To help them make the most of a budget vacation , ...

'Starwood Hotels Spreads Holiday Cheer This Season With Special ?Family Fun? Vacation Packages Offered at 30 Starwood ... (Centre Daily Times)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts wants to give families an early gift this holiday season. Available now through December 31, 2008 experience a ?Family Fun? vacation package at one of Starwood?s 30 Love Your Family Resort locations flying the Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis and The Luxury Collection brand flags across North America. Packed with exclusive discounts and amenities, savvy travelers can ...

'Kimpton Hotels Announces New Wine Education Vacation in San Francisco (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Kimpton Hotels today announced the launch of a "Wine Education Vacation" with internationally acclaimed wine educator Bruce Cass.

'NMC's Nelson may get vacation payouts (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
Northwestern Michigan College trustees could approve contract changes for the college president that include big payouts for unused vacation time. NMC President Tim Nelson will receive $164,035 in salary this year and could get an extra check for $13,251, if college trustees approve his draft contract Monday evening.

'Alternatives to Renting Luxury Vacation Homes Make Traveling a Breeze (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Planning a family vacation can be difficult. Finding the right condo or home to rent can be time consuming in itself, let alone getting all the groceries and supplies you need after you arrive. If your vacation is more work than relaxation, it's time to look at alternatives.

'Unused vacation? NY might not pay (The Observer-Dispatch)
A program that allowed nearly 13,000 nonunion New York state employees to exchange unused vacation time for cash payments has been rescinded for this fiscal year.

'Kimpton Hotels Announces New Wine Education Vacation in San Francisco (PRWeb)
Kimpton Hotels today announced the launch of a "Wine Education Vacation" with internationally acclaimed wine educator Bruce Cass. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Wine_Education/San_Francisco_Vacation/prweb1643574.htm

'Pros, cons of kids missing school for vacation (San Francisco Chronicle)
When my son, Rowan, was little, the idea that anything on his schedule would ever take priority over my expiring frequent-flier miles, or the opportunity to go on a Vacation when the rest of the child-rearing hordes were in school, seemed to me like giving...

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