VACATION SPOT

Vacation home

stonevica — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:04:23 +0000

Hope of gas tax holiday dies in Congress – KFSN
7/19/2008 WASHINGTON — The political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere. Despite calls from the

How to beat the rip-offs on holiday – Times Online
Holidaymakers will continue to be ripped off this summer in spite of calls by the European Commission to slash text and internet download rates by up to half or more. Viviane Reding, the EU telecoms commissioner said the cost of using the internet or

Tom Richmond: MPs all going on a summer holiday – barring a crisis – yorkshirepost
THERE was a forthright exchange in the corner shop the other day as I picked up my morning paper – and it was being reported that our illustrious MPs are about to embark upon a 75-day holiday from Westminster. “Thank goodness!” exclaimed one

Dream of gas tax holiday faltered over job losses across the U.S. – Canada East
WASHINGTON – The political vision of a summer gas tax holiday died a quick death in Congress, losing to a view that federal excise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel will have to go up if they go anywhere. A gas price sign is shown in McKinney, Texas

Vacation spots

stonevica — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:20:08 +0000

Choose a time share for vacation options – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Choose a time share for vacation options
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Jul 3, 2008
One solution could be to buy a time share that you could trade for lodging at vacation destinations worldwide. The key is to buy one with high trade value. …

Fewer Southwest Floridians are traveling to Europe for vacation – Bonitanews (subscription)

Fewer Southwest Floridians are traveling to Europe for vacation
Bonitanews (subscription), FL - 33 minutes ago
By VICTORIA MACCHI (Contact) High air fares and a weak dollar are leading summer travelers to rethink their vacation destinations. …

“Staycation” program offers discounts to CT families for … – Stamford Plus Magazine

“Staycation” program offers discounts to CT families for …
Stamford Plus Magazine, CT - Jul 3, 2008
The destinations and discounts will be featured on the state’s CTvisit.com Web site. The state is also exploring opportunities to expand the Staycation …
Vacation here, state suggests New Haven Register (subscription)
all 7 news articles

Wings or Wheels? Which is Cheaper for a Vacation? – WSFA

Wings or Wheels? Which is Cheaper for a Vacation?
WSFA, AL - 9 hours ago
But what about more distant destinations? Is it cheaper to fly or drive? WSFA 12 News answered that question in a recent special report called "Wings or …

Blaze destroys vacation home

stonevica — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:13:19 +0000

BROWNFIELD – A Saturday afternoon blaze in Brownfield destroyed a vacation home bordering the Saco River that was owned by a Massachusetts couple.

Brownfield fire Chief Richard Perreault said the fire broke out about 1:30 p.m. Saturday at a ranch home on Riverbend Road owned by Kevin Merrill. When firefighters arrived, the structure was fully engulfed. Perreault said that the family had just left the residence. No one was injured in the blaze.

The fire’s cause has not been determined, but Perreault said the fire doesn’t appear suspicious. About 25 firefighters from Brownfield, Denmark and Hiram battled the blaze until 4:30 p.m.

-Staff report
.

A Different Kind Of Vacation

stonevica — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:11:24 +0000

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.

Cyril Brown, Tampa

“I am a merchant seaman, and we call on ports like Houston, New Orleans and Vera Cruz. But when I get home, my wife and I still travel. The economy hasn’t bothered us, but we were glad to find a low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, to fly to visit relatives in Chattanooga. I just bought two round-trip Amtrak tickets to Hollywood, Fla., for $115. That beats driving, and it’s not tiring on the train.”

Stacia Wilkin and Jose Valdes Orlando

“My fiancee, Jose, and I make vacations a priority.

After the hard work, a well earned vacation

stonevica — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:12:33 +0000

AS THE air gets muggy and urban India sets off on its annual break, Vitthal Dhanage (40) sits idle in the backyard of his house. He’s enjoying a vacation too.

And it may not be much, but doing nothing is a novelty for the farmer and deputy sarpanch of tiny Hiware Bazar village in Ahmednagar, 250 km from Mumbai. “We are on mass leave,” smiles sarpanch Popat Pawar (48), who has been encouraging the 210 farmer families in the area to take the time off.

“Last year too we put away our tools for six weeks. With 12-hour power cuts every day, it’s hard to keep working in the summer.

The break helps us relax – and save water and electricity in peak season.” Many would say the men have earned the holiday.

Situated in a water shadow region, the village has never got much rainfall.

Fun For Whole Family At Marriott Resorts Hawaii

stonevica — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:12:48 +0000

The nine Marriott Resorts in Hawaii are the perfect hosts for the ultimate family vacation. Located on O’ahu, Kaua’i, Maui and the Big Island, the oceanfront hotels and vacation resorts offer entertaining programs and activities designed for the young and young-at-heart.

What better way to enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian Islands than with your loved ones?

Read more details of what’s available for families at the Marriott Resorts of Hawaii as well as our reviews of several properties.

Signature Circular Pool and Pool Deck at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa – Photo by John Fischer .

Key to this summer’s vacations: Localize

stonevica — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:59:53 +0000

Monaca couple Sherry and Bob Holobinko wanted to go out West again for their summer vacation.”It’s so beautiful out there, and we had such a wonderful time the last time we went,” said Sherry, smiling as she recalled their cross-country travels to the Southwest two years ago.But that was when regular unleaded gasoline cost less than $3 a gallon.”We’d have to be crazy to do that this year,” Bob said, shaking his head as he stood outside the AAA office in Rochester Wednesday afternoon.”We just can’t afford it,” his wife chimed in.Just up Adams Street at the Sheetz gas station, regular unleaded gasoline was selling for around $3.60 a gallon, a shade under the national average. Analysts predict gas prices will climb even higher before they come down.As a result, the Holobinkos will be staying closer to home.They plan to drive to Niagara Falls, a little more than 200 miles away, in a month or so instead of going cross-country.

AAA: Hawaiian vacation costs nearly $800 a day

stonevica — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:45:00 +0000

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.

State tourism officials said the figure was grossly inflated, arguing the more accurate estimate was about half that amount.

Make The Most Of Summer With a Georgia Family Vacation At Jekyll Island Club Hotel

stonevica — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:21:04 +0000

Summer vacations create cherished memories that last a lifetime. This summer, with the U.S. economy tightening, it makes sense to stick close to home when planning summer vacations. The Jekyll Island Club Hotel is the ideal family escape with amenities and activities for every member of the family. .