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How to vacation while at your desk (News 1130) - Pining to get away on holiday, but can't unshackle yourself from work? Why not take a vacation at your desk? The Globe and Mail lists some fabulous don't-leave-your-desk getaways, including Paris on ...
Money-Saving Tips for a Memorable Summer Vacation (News On 6 Tulsa) - Costs may be up and money may be tight, but you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy a summer vacation. Here are five smart tips to help you travel on a budget this season and still have a great time -- plus a bonus slide show to get you started.
Vacation spots fight soaring gas prices with incentives (Detroit Free Press) - Traverse City will hand out $25 gas cards. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will store your trailer for free. The White Swan Inn in Whitehall will knock $40 off your bill if you donate to a local food pantry. Summer vacation? It's not dead yet.
Vacation form on POA's Web site (Hot Springs Village Voice) - A Vacation Watch form has been added to the Hot Springs Village Property Owners' Association's Web site. The form can be used by property owners to notify the police department of absences from the Village. Visit www.hsvpoa.org and click on "public safety," then print out the form.
Vacation Rental Market Growing Despite Real Estate Downturn (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance) - Despite the dark U.S. real estate market, individuals that own a second home and make it available as a vacation rental are seeing pure sunshine. In March, the Vacation Rental Management Association announced that the vacation rental industry saw a 17.4% revenue increase in 2007. The $80B domestic vacation rental market continues to benefit from rising hotel prices and second-home owners ...
Consider This Before Buying a Vacation Home (Carteret County News-Times) - (ARA) - When dreaming of traveling, everyone has something different in mind. And when investing in a vacation or second home, you want to make sure you get what you want. For many, destination clubs are the answer because they provide the best of many worlds.
Vacation starts early at two schools (The Beacon News) - GENEVA -- Harrison Street and Coultrap Elementary School students will be dismissed for summer vacation a day early this year.
One in Four Workers Plan to Work While on Vacation, CareerBuilder.com's Annual Survey Reveals (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) - As workers prepare to enjoy a long weekend and celebrate the official start of the summer vacation season, for some, vacation won't mean being free of the office.
5 money-saving tips for planning a summer vacation (Wisconsin State Journal) - 1. Vacation close to home. Yes, gas prices are high, but airfares are even higher. If you choose a destination within a short driving distance, you can save a lot of money — especially if you're traveling with other people. Staying close to home could save you money on transportation and help spare you lodging expenses. 2. Seek inexpensive lodging. Consider these budget-friendly alternatives: ...
High Gas Prices Pushing People to Vacation Close to Home (First Coast News) - JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL -- Gas prices pushing $4 a gallon are prompting more people to consider fun with sun and the sand closer to home. Weekly vacation rentals at Jacksonville Beach are in demand. Ocean front condos go for $1,000 a week and homes got for $2,500.
