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Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:53:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case? A Harris Interactive poll of 2,199 US adults suggests these worries may be overblown. According to the survey, 87% of Americans are planning to [...]

10 Signs That You've Booked a Bad Cruise

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:32:23 +0000

The cruise vacation industry hasn’t exactly had the most stellar year. Thanks to the recent sinking of the Costa Concordia, vacationers are fleeing from cruises like a rat diving off a sinking ship (but enough about the captain).

The trick to giving yourself any good vacation is knowing what you’re getting into, so if any of these tell-tale signs pop-up, then it’s time to abandon ship.

Best Vacationing Tips You Need to Escape the Winter Weather

Kathy Landin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:22:41 +0000

With the holidays passing by, it’s now the perfect time to plan an all-inclusive vacation somewhere tropical before the winter lulls set in. Even just the brochures will make you feel better, but how can you make sure your dream escape doesn’t turn into a nightmare?

8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS]

Kool Staff — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:40:28 +0000

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.

Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.

Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.