Vacation

New Study Shows We Are Overworked and Overwhelmed

Karen Leland | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Stress, Overworked, Small Business, Time Management, Work Habits, Summer, Vacation, Entrepreneurs, Overwhelmed, Small Business News
Karen Leland

Just in case your overflowing email inbox and chaotic to-do list weren't proof enough, according to a national study released earlier this month, one in three American employees are chronically overworked.

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Downtime: A Life's Work In Question

Carol Orsborn | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Work-Life Balance, Travel, Vacation, Spirituality, Workaholics, Sleep Deprivation, Corporate Culture, Self-Help, Mindful Living, Religion News
Carol Orsborn

The possibility that I am to pass off the face of this earth not as a headline, nor even as a footnote, is somehow both sobering and liberating.

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How to Enjoy a Cruise Vacation Without Going Overboard

Michelle May, M.D. | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Healthy Eating, Mindful Living, Eating Mindfully, Mindfulness, Weight Gain, Mindful Eating, Cruises, Eating, Vacation, Vacations, Diet, Cruise Ship, Mindful Eating Cycle, Diets Vacation, Dieting Vacation, Diet and Nutrition, Diet Vacation, Healthy Living News
Michelle May, M.D.

By changing your cruise mindset to a mindful eating mindset, you'll enjoy your cruise -- or any vacation -- without taking it home with you.

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PHOTOS: 5 Reasons Turks And Caicos Is Perfect For Best Beach Vacations

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Grace Bay, Family Travel Guides, Caribbean, Beaches, The Somerset, Vacation, Luxury Travel, Poshbrood, Turks and Caicos, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Elizabeth Thorp

Boasting sweeping beaches, healthy underwater environments and a down to earth local culture, this chain of islands offers parents a convenient but complete getaway.

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PHOTOS: These European Theme Parks Are Real?

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Funny, Theme Parks, Charles Dickens, Germany, Disneyland, England, Weird, Vacation, Travel, Europe, Slidepollajax, Denmark, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel News
Conde Nast Traveler

No wonder there's a trace of lament in the Mona Lisa's smile.

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Conquering The Shops Of Marrakech

Tablet | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Hotels, Hotel News, Tablet Hotels, Shopping, Morocco, Traveling, Marrakech, Travel News, Travel, Vacation, Tablet Guides, Travel Guides, Tablet, Travel News
Tablet

The Red City will eventually goad you towards the markets.

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How Your Family Can Fly Around the World for (Almost) Free

David Code | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Frequent Flyer Miles, World, Travel, Vacation, Parenting, Credit Cards, Europe, Asia, Parents, Cheap Airfare, Parents News
David Code

Many parents either don't realize the power of their credit cards to earn vacations, or else they gave up on frequent flyer points after one frustrating attempt to redeem their miles

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How to Share Vacation Expenses with Friends

Women & Co | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Sharing, Women, Expenses, Travel, Vacation, Friends, Travel Tips, Personal Finance Tips, Money, Personal Finance, Vacation Planning, Women News
Women & Co

Don't let haggling over expenses get in the way of a friendship!

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Top 10 Towns To Buy A Vacation Home

Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Investment Property, Boomer Retirement, Jon Gray, Retirement, Vacation, Retirement Homes, Post 50 Retirement, Boomers, Buying a Vacation Home, Slideexpand, Vacation Homes, Huff/Post50 News

Retirees are ditching far-away vacation rentals and exotic retirement getaways and opting to buy closer to home, according to a recent study by the Na...

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PHOTOS: The Grandest Of Grand Hotels

Tablet | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Hotels, Hotel News, Travel News, Photo Galleries, Vacation, Travel, Slidepollajax, Best, Tablet, Tablet Hotels, Travel News
Tablet

Old fashioned doesn't have to be a pejorative. And yes, sometimes bigger is just a little bit better.

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PHOTOS: 7 Cruises That Help You Stay Fit At Sea

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Boat, Cruise, Sea, Healthy, Exercise, Health, Ship, Fitness, Travel, Vacation, Amenities, Slidepollajax, Conde Nast Traveler, Family, Travel News
Conde Nast Traveler

Enjoy your vacation without taking home extra pounds as a souvenir.

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Why Technology Steals The Magic Of Childhood

David Wygant | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Children, Vacation, Hawaii, United States, Maui, Modern Family, Family, Four Seasons, Iphone, Kids and Technology, Apple, Modern Technology, Technology, Parents News
David Wygant

We're becoming a fast-food, fast-technology, digital generation of over-sharing consumers with no real social skills. And it's time to save ourselves.

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How To Save On Your Summer Plans

SavySugar | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Money Affordable Trips, Vacation, Travel, Adventure, Affordable Vacations, Save Money, Budget, Summer Vacation, Women News

The sky is brighter, the air is warming up, and the layers of clothes are getting peeled off. That can only mean one thing - summer is near. One of...

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PHOTOS: Staying In The World's Most Opulent Villas

Departures Magazine | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Luxury Real Estate, Luxury Travel, Vacation, Travel, Real Estate, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Departures Magazine

What kind of holiday rental home costs $10,000 a day? Perhaps one set on a private Caribbean beach and kitted out with a personal fleet of boats.

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PHOTOS: 8 Surprising 'Inside-Out' Attractions

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Outdoor, America, World, Activities, Rainforest, Park, Travel, Skydiving, Mountain, Skiing, Desert, Attractions, Theme Park, Indoor, Snow, Vacation, Museum, Slidepollajax, Conde Nast Traveler, Family, Active Travel, Adventure Travel, Travel News
Conde Nast Traveler

Ray Bradbury once wrote about an indoor dreamworld, the sun dome -- a giant spa and cafeteria centered around one giant, burning star. These attractions are similar -- and actually exist.

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How To Take A Spring Break -- When You Don't Actually Get One

Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: How to Take Vacation, Career, Spring Break, De-Stress, Full Time Job, Vacation, Women in Business, Relax, Women News

Erin Greenawald | The Daily Muse If you're a recent grad in your first full-time job (or just working in an office with a lot of college interns),...

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PHOTOS: Inspirational Hotel Decor Ideas For Your Own Home

Oyster | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Hotels, Decorations, Decorating, Interior Decorating, Design, Spring Cleaning, Vacation, Slidepollajax, Interior Design, Travel, Travel News
Oyster

Take a cue (or several) from some of the most well-decorated hotels and incorporate 'em into your own little nest.

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PHOTOS: 9 Animals You Wouldn't Expect To See In A Hotel

Conde Nast Traveler | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Thailand, Pets, Africa, Hotel, Exotic, Travel, Vacation, Hawaii, Animals, London, Slidepollajax, Canada, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel News
Conde Nast Traveler

Sure, cats and dogs are fun hotel pets, but so are the penguins, wolves and giraffes that call these resorts around the world home.

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'Mama's Boys Of The Bronx' Follow Their Moms On Vacation

Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Mama's Boys of the Bronx, Video, Tlc, Vacation, Tv Replay, South Beach, Reality-Free, TV News

When sons in their 30s are still living with their mothers, and those mothers are still doing all the cooking and laundry, it's no surprise that the s...

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PHOTOS: The Best Hotels For Mixing And Mingling

Tablet | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: Socializing, Hotels, Tablet Hotels, Hotel News, Social, Travel News, Photo Galleries, Vacation, Travel, Top 10, Slidepollajax, Best, Tablet, Mingling, Mixing, Travel News
Tablet

These hotels are social spaces, with lobbies and lounges that are made for mixing. It's easy enough to simply turn up and see who you meet, the old-fashioned way.

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WATCH: Hotels For Pet Lovers

Oyster | Posted 04.15.2012

Read More: Pet Lover, Hotels, Vacation, Video, Oyster Half Dozen, Pet Hotels, Hotel News, Pet-Friendly Hotels, Hotels for Pets, Travel News
Oyster

Sometimes you may wanna just get away from home, but can't bear to leave your little bear at home. These hotels are here to help.

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How to Order Vegan, Gluten Free Or Healthier Options at National Restaurant Chains

Carolyn Scott | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Healthy Dining, Tips on Ordering, Trip, Travel, Ordering Tips, How to Order, Gluten Free, Vegan Menu Items, Vegetarian Menu Items, Vacation, Healthy Options, Wellness, Restaurant Chains, Food News
Carolyn Scott

Expanding on last week's post on healthier fast food finds, I've compiled a list of popular restaurant chains that can be found nationwide.

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U.S. Workers Aren't Using Their Vacation Days

The Huffington Post | Khadeeja Safdar | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Vacation Time, Overworked, Holidays, Video, Workers, Profits, Travelling, Employers, Business News, Jobs, Vacation, Vacation Days, Business News

Wanna get away? No. Nearly half of American workers didn't use all of their allotted vacation days last year, according to a recent survey conduct...

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How to Order Vegan, Gluten-Free or Healthier Options at National Fast Food Chains

Carolyn Scott | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Travel, Suggestions, Gluten Free, National Fast Food Chains, Tips, Healthy Fast Food, Vacation, Healthy Menu Items, Vegan Fast Food, Vegetarian Fast Food, Ordering Fast Food, Food News
Carolyn Scott

There are times where despite our best efforts, our only options just might be fast food. I've found ways to navigate the fast food menu, so I suggest you print this blog in case of emergency!

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A Knitting Cruise

Susan Fogwell | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Sailing, Travel, Knitting, Maine, Vacation, Adventure, Rockland, Slidepollajax, JE Riggin, Travel News
Susan Fogwell

On each sailing trip, 24 knitters gather on the 120-foot, two-masted schooner.

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