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Should the U.S. Government Promote Domestic Travel to Grow the Economy?
Tweet The U.S. economy continues to show signs of improvement, so how can telling Americans to travel more help stimulate the domestic economy? Since consumer spending makes up as much as 70% of the US economy, getting the public to … Continue reading
Spend Thanksgiving Holiday in Europe – No Crowds and Free Vacation Days
Tweet Yes, the Labor Day holiday has passed, people are back to school and work, and the Fall season is (gasp!) upon us. For me this means thinking ahead to the next big holiday event which in the U.S. is … Continue reading
Is Overseas Travel Affordable based on U.S. Household Income Spent On Travel?
Tweet The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is a comprehensive source of facts and figures related to employers and the US workforce, with a major purpose to influence federal and state government policy and legislation. This particular statistic I discovered … Continue reading
Can’t Afford a Dream Vacation – Find Travel Contests to Enter and Win a Free Trip
Tweet For those of you dreaming about the next opportunity for a vacation but worried that your travel budget is depleted (assuming you kept to a budget in the first place), contests are an excellent place to turn. Every day … Continue reading
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Tagged: Travel Contest, Travel Contest List, Travel Sweepstakes, Travel Sweepstakes List, Vacation Contest, Vacation Sweepstakes, Win Trip, Win Vacation
Travel Books Get the Vacation Ideas Flowing
Tweet Making vacations count means finding the best destinations to visit as you plan trips away from home, whether a major vacation or quickly planned weekend getaway. Travel books are a staple of the vacation planner’s diet and despite the … Continue reading
Should I Still Visit Europe This Summer? Iceland Volcano Eruption Cancels Flights, Closes Airports
Tweet With all the news coverage and spectacular footage (the volcanic eruption, not the loads of people stranded at the airport) of the active volcano in Iceland, many people are wondering whether a trip to Europe is worth the risk … Continue reading
Take a Half Day Off From Work – Tips on How to Plan a Micro Vacation
Tweet Does your employer allow you to take a half day of vacation as paid time off from work for any reason? People tend to think that half days are only to be used for personal errands such as a … Continue reading
Planning a Trip Over Memorial Day – Consider Canada
Tweet As Memorial Day is typically considered the kick-off to the summer holiday season, I’m sure many of you are already planning a personal or family trip. For those of you with solid ideas or have travel already booked, you … Continue reading
