(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Travel Association, the average American worker leaves nearly five paid vacation days on the table—almost an entire week of time that could be spent with family and friends or investing in yourself. To help you get yourself set to get away, consider these five tips: Save money and avoid crowds by Read More …
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TIPS ON TRIPS Enjoy Some Downtime In The Mountain State
(NAPSI)—Home to the “Original Gateway to the West,” West Virginia is the gateway to a quick and relaxing getaway that’s a fit for all ages. The Mountain State is an excellent place to kick back and take it easy-but it’s also rich in history, nature, fine food and drink, and spots to get out and Read More …
NEWS OF JOBS A Great Career Can Be Smooth Sailing
(NAPSI)—Men and women with a taste for travel can make good money and do some good in the world when they take up a career as a U.S. Merchant Mariner. What They Do Although considered the nation’s “fourth arm of defense,” America’s mariners are civilians working for private companies and are not members of the Read More …
TIPS ON TRIPS Inspiration For Your Next Vacation
(NAPSI)—Dreaming about a getaway can seem easier than planning one. From choosing a destination to narrowing down lodging and transportation, getting a vacation on the calendar takes some legwork. But once it’s booked, you immediately reap the benefits. Experts say vacationers actually feel most happy before their trips thanks to the anticipation, according to a Read More …
COOKING CONTEST CORNER Win A Trip To Spain
(NAPSI)—A free trip to Spain is a delicious idea-and a new contest could make that dream a reality. Simply uncork your creativity and a bottle of Spanish wine, then develop a tasty dish in one of five categories: 1) Small Plates/Tapas. 2) Main Dish. 3) Side Dish, Soup or Salad. 4) Dessert. 5) Wine-Based Craft Read More …
TRAVEL TRENDS Now’s A Great Time To Get Away To A Great Time
(NAPSI)—While almost everyone agrees that they want to travel, few people agree on the perfect destination. To discover more about dream destinations, Wakefield Research conducted a study to find out whether Americans are planning a vacation this spring, and to where they would most like to go. Here are the results: Who goes: When asked Read More …
VACATION IDEAS Five Ways To Get More From Your Vacation
(NAPSI)—According to the travel industry analyst Skift, nearly half of America didn’t take a single vacation day in 2015. If you don’t want to be among the vacationless this year, now would be a good time to start planning—and booking—your next trip. Your group or family travel may be even better if you decide to Read More …
TRAVEL TOPICS Ten Hints To Help You Get Home From College
(NAPSI)—As Walt Whitman is quoted in numerous graduation speeches as having said, “Not I—nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” However, as most graduates have discovered, the first place they have to travel is probably away from school. Whether you’re going back to your parents’ place, your Read More …
VACATION TRENDS What To Know Before Booking A Vacation Home
(NAPSI)—Renting a vacation home has become a popular choice among travelers, made easier than ever by trendy peer-to-peer sharing sites. Rather than squeezing into a hotel room, vacationers are spreading out and taking advantage of such benefits as extra space, convenience and privacy. Before booking a home base for what’s meant to be a relaxing Read More …