Workers forced to take unpaid vacations
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NEW YORK - Here's the vacation no one wants, courtesy of the recession: Forced time off without pay.
Financially struggling universities, factories and even hospitals are requiring employees to take unpaid "furloughs" — temporary layoffs that amount to one-time pay cuts for workers and a cost savings for employers. This year, the number of temporarily laid off workers hit a 17-year high.
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read comments (0)Writer makes the most of her vacations
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Zipping through city after city on a guided tour or lying on the beach getting a tan probably isn't Sheryl Kayne's idea of a perfect vacation. Instead of soaking rays, she'd rather be soaking up the local culture.
The Weston writer, educator and former Connecticut Post columnist loves to travel, she said, but found that just visiting places was boring. When she traveled, she said, she wanted to become part of a community and get to know it from Read the rest of this entry »
While Samantha Ronson traveled to South Beach with Lindsay Lohan, she wasn't tagging along when Lindsay hit the beach. Ronson who is recovering from a bout of exhaustion told People, "I'm doing much better," says Ronson, who briefly visited Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 21 for...
Beyonce and Jay-Z are in the vacation wonderland called St. Bart's where you can nary throw a rock without pinging a celebrity in the head (seriously Read the rest of this entry »
Mouse Ear Vacations Provides a Disney Cruise that Now Makes …
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One of the best deals around for Disney vacation packages, Mouse Ear Vacations provides personalized service with expert advice, planning and other services that make a Disney family vacation magical.
Edgewood, Wash. (
) December 31, 2008 -- MouseEarVacations (
) announced today its Walt Disney Company Magical package for travel in early 2009. Highlighted at Disney's recent annual Earmarked conference for top Disney travel agencies, MouseEarVacations Read the rest of this entry »
Consider kids' health on tropical vacations
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THURSDAY, Dec. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Jetting off to sunnier climes this winter, kids in tow?
If so, take steps to guard the little ones' health, advises an expert.
"The most common infectious disease threats to children traveling to underdeveloped, tropical regions of the world may result from exposure to contaminated food and water, and disease carrying insects. With the help of available destination-specific vaccines such as hepatitis A, Read the rest of this entry »
Family vacations still possible and necessary
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ven in a tough economy, getting away from it all can be a necessity for some.
"People will budget for travel ... people still realize they need to get away. You need to take some vacation just to keep your sanity," says Kay Parrott, a travel agent with AAA Travel Agency in Sioux Falls.
But going on vacation doesn't mean you have to take an extravagant trip. Travel trends are leaning more toward closer-to-home trips that don't require air travel, Read the rest of this entry »
The leisure to take a few weeks off in February to roam is one of Nantucketers' great indulgences, but some islanders do not spend their vacation time off island indulging themselves at all. In recent years, it's become more common for Nantucketers to spend their winter vacations volunteering in other areas of the country or the world. Islanders Ritch Leone and Dr. Mike Ruby, for example, have created volunteer legacies with two charities.
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Dealing With Hurricanes and Luxury Vacations
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When is “Hurricane Season?”
This is one of the number one questions asked by luxury world cruise travelers and other tourists who plan to be near or on an ocean for their vacation. Depending on who you ask, the answer is usually different. Some will say that for the Atlantic Ocean and North Pacific, it is from August
October, while others say June to November. Some say the South Pacific is prone to hurricanes from November to May, while others Read the rest of this entry »
Obama vacations in Hawaii: sun, sand, golf and work too
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"OK guys, come on," the president-elect said to photographers as they snapped away before his game. "How many shots do you need?"
The beachfront estate that will serve as the holiday-season headquarters for Obama and his entourage should offer all the comforts of home -- and then some.
Nestled along a white-sand beach rated among the best in the world and with a view of a lush mountain range, the home has a stone fence.
But even in paradise, Read the rest of this entry »
Layaway plans for booking vacations takes flight
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Longing for a vacation but can't quite afford it? Get ready for layaway, and tough questions to go along with it.
This financing strategy, also known as paying on an installment plan, was popular for decades. Later eclipsed by credit cards, layaway was abandoned by most major stores about 25 years ago, but it's making a splashy comeback.
At Sears and Kmart, shoppers can put as little as $15 down on holiday Read the rest of this entry »