Vacations

Vacations -- Who Needs Them?

Judi Casey | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Judi Casey

Vacations -- who needs them? We all do! What is it going to take to move us from a nation of just overworked, unhealthy people with no time to relax, explore our passions or engage with our families?

The Dixie Cop: 600 Miles of Yard Sales with my Six Year Old

Pam Bristow | Posted 09.12.2009 | Living


Pam Bristow

We realized that a simple drive across a simple place, rummaging through junk with someone you love is just as good (if not better) than a week at any of the five star resorts.

To Vacation or Not, in Tennessee? That Is the Question (for the Coal Industry and the NRDC)

Dan Shapley | Posted 09.10.2009 | Green


Dan Shapley

Nowhere has the debate between the advocates of tourism and strip-mining been as fever-pitched as in Tennessee. Please plan a vacation there!

Top 10 Travel Spots That Don't Get Enough Love (POLL, PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Susan Ryan | Posted 08.27.2009 | World


The HuffPost has compiled a list of 10 beautiful places that just don't seem to get enough love these days. If you've been to any of these locations, ...

A Miami State of Mind: My Brain on Spring Break

Betsy Perry | Posted 04.19.2009 | Style


Betsy Perry

Bernie Madoff should feel guilt. AIG should feel guilt and so should Chris Cox and Dick Fuld and all those other bandits. But should I feel guilty for being on vacation?

Great U.S. Destinations for a Romantic Weekend

Kim Mance | Posted 02.27.2009 | Living


Kim Mance

If you were going to take your spouse somewhere in the USA for a 25th wedding anniversary in May, where would you go?

Peaceful Revolution: What Gen Y Really Wants -- And Why We Should Care

Astri von Arbin Ahlander and Yelizavetta Kofman | Posted 02.22.2009 | Business


Astri von Arbin Ahlander and Yelizavetta Kofman

If companies want to find loyal, dedicated employees from the Gen Y-Fi crop, it is in their best interest to insist that the government prioritize national health care and social security.

Peaceful Revolution: Irritable Growl Syndrome

John de Graaf | Posted 12.20.2008 | Living


John de Graaf

Vacations matter for health, family, and productivity -- enlightened businesses recognize that. An enlightened America would protect the right of workers to a block of vacation time each year.

If Life Gives You Limes, Make Margaritas

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 12.08.2008 | Business


Andrea Chalupa

His island empire may be laid back but it's no fool's gold. In 2006, Buffett ranked number seven on Rolling Stone's list of Richest Rock Stars, beating out Celine Dion and rapper 50 Cent.

Urgent July Communique

Kimberly Bonnell | Posted 07.15.2008 | Living


Kimberly Bonnell

I've rafted a lot post-connectivity revolution and I can confidently report there isn't a better way to absent yourself from reality than descending into a river canyon with a bunch of strangers and a really good guide.

Why Vacations Just Don't Work

Mark Silver | Posted 06.27.2008 | Business


Mark Silver

Often when you come back from vacation, by noon on Monday you're as exhausted as you were when you left. Did you take the wrong vacation? Or is there something wrong with vacations?

Have Tax Rebate, Will Take Vacation

AP | DUNCAN MANSFIELD | Posted 04.15.2008 | Business


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For many Americans, those tax rebate checks meant to stimulate the economy will be coming just in time _ for a vacation. The...

Vacations At The Airport

The Times Online | Luke Leitch | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


All right, so the lowest point was pretty low. It was 4.40am or so last Friday morning and I was asleep. For the first few hours the sleep had been fi...

How To Travel Well On A Weak Dollar

Forbes Via ABC News | Rebecca Ruiz | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Nashville, Tenn.-based Tim Leiffert, author of Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune, skipped London and Lisbon this summer, and instead, took his...