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Globus Adds Custom Options, Plus Agent Pay on New Excursions - Travel Market Report

Staycation News - 29 min 59 sec ago


Globus Adds Custom Options, Plus Agent Pay on New Excursions
Travel Market Report
Monograms is addressing the close-to-home vacation trend with several “Staycation” initiatives. They include three new independent drive vacations; a new partnership with the National Parks Foundation (NPF) for its GoParks tours, and a new rail ...

Modern words of the week: legit, chillax and woot - Daily Illini (blog)

Staycation News - 1 hour 34 min ago


Modern words of the week: legit, chillax and woot
Daily Illini (blog)
Staycation. Soda. Pop. Bromance. These are a few of the modern words that have evolved with technology, have changed meaning across geographical location, and been created by the younger generation. Words have always fascinated me – how they are ...

'Staycation' on the Gold Coast for $109 a night - Chicago Tribune

Staycation News - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 15:01


Chicago Tribune

'Staycation' on the Gold Coast for $109 a night
Chicago Tribune
Between a sluggish economy and pesky airport scanners, more and more travelers are opting to stay close to home for vacay. Living Social is offering "staycationers" (and out of towners, too) a chance to live in the lap of luxury without straying too ...

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Great Britain Becomes Great for Short Breaks - Einnews Portugal

Staycation News - Wed, 02/22/2012 - 09:30


Great Britain Becomes Great for Short Breaks
Einnews Portugal
"The term 'staycation' seemed to be something of a buzz word in 2010/11, with the media reporting changing consumer behaviour when it came to the types of holidays people were taking. In reality, it seems like this consumer behaviour has continued into ...

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'Staycation' on the Gold Coast for $109 a night - Chicago Tribune

Staycation News - Tue, 02/21/2012 - 20:34


Chicago Tribune

'Staycation' on the Gold Coast for $109 a night
Chicago Tribune
Between a sluggish economy and pesky airport scanners, more and more travelers are opting to stay close to home for vacay. Living Social is offering "staycationers" (and out of towners, too) a chance to live in the lap of luxury without straying too ...

A reading week “staycation” - Varsity

Staycation News - Tue, 02/21/2012 - 20:33


Varsity

A reading week “staycation
Varsity
If you aren't planning to fly to sun-soaked beaches, but want to spend your reading week doing more than, well, “reading,” why not plan a “staycation”? Try something new this week: you might feel as though you've left home without even leaving town.

'Passport' program offers attractions around Nebraska - McCook Daily Gazette

Staycation News - Tue, 02/21/2012 - 19:44


'Passport' program offers attractions around Nebraska
McCook Daily Gazette
It's tempting to give up on the idea altogether, or plan a "staycation," but the Travel and Tourism Division of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development has come through again with a list of destinations easily reached with less than a day's ...

Higher gas prices prompt behavior changes - WTOP

Staycation News - Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:19


WTOP

Higher gas prices prompt behavior changes
WTOP
"You're going to see a lot more 'staycations' this year," says Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research. "When the price gets anywhere near $4, you really see people react." Higher gas prices could hurt consumer spending and ...

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Our staycation highlight: Chef Susur Lee's salad - USA TODAY

Staycation News - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 17:31


USA TODAY

Our staycation highlight: Chef Susur Lee's salad
USA TODAY
By Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAY WASHINGTON - One of the highlights of our staycation seven miles from our home this weekend was a salad. That's right, a salad - in Zentan, the local eatery from former Top Chef Masters contestant Susur Lee.

Staycation is the new vacation - Solihull Observer

Staycation News - Mon, 02/20/2012 - 15:02


Solihull Observer

Staycation is the new vacation
Solihull Observer
STAYCATION is the new vacation - but what do you do and where do you go when you have a dog and a small baby in tow? Observer Editor Chris Willmott found himself in just that situation for the first time, but luckily knew the perfect place.

Gas prices are highest ever for this time of year - WXIX

Staycation News - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 16:50


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Gas prices are highest ever for this time of year
WXIX
"You're going to see a lot more staycations this year," says Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research. Mary Palmer of Covington was one of those taking a "staycation" this long weekend. She wanted a little getaway.
Texas gasoline prices shooting up with over $4 gallon outlook soonExaminer.com

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The Buzz: Gas prices are the economy's 500-pound gorilla - Record-Searchlight

Staycation News - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 09:04


The Buzz: Gas prices are the economy's 500-pound gorilla
Record-Searchlight
"It's kind of going back to that 'staycation' kind of thing." Staycation is a term the industry coined a few years back in the bowels of this horrible recession. Can't afford a trip to Hawaii or that Alaskan cruise? No worries.

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The Buzz: Gas prices are the economy's 500-pound gorilla - Record-Searchlight

Staycation News - Sun, 02/19/2012 - 07:53


The Buzz: Gas prices are the economy's 500-pound gorilla
Record-Searchlight
"It's kind of going back to that 'staycation' kind of thing." Staycation is a term the industry coined a few years back in the bowels of this horrible recession. Can't afford a trip to Hawaii or that Alaskan cruise? No worries.

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Staycation specials: Lodging deals in Half Moon Bay; 'Stay 3, Stay Free' at ... - San Jose Mercury News

Staycation News - Sat, 02/18/2012 - 09:00


Staycation specials: Lodging deals in Half Moon Bay; 'Stay 3, Stay Free' at ...
San Jose Mercury News
By Linda Zavoral In Half Moon Bay, 16 hotels, resorts and inns are participating in a "10-20-30" promotion, with savings based on the number of nights guests stay. Get 10 percent off the room rate when you stay one night, 20 percent off for two nights ...

The Buzz: Gas prices are the economy's 500-pound gorilla - Record-Searchlight

Staycation News - Sat, 02/18/2012 - 02:46


The Buzz: Gas prices are the economy's 500-pound gorilla
Record-Searchlight
"It's kind of going back to that 'staycation' kind of thing." Staycation is a term the industry coined a few years back in the bowels of this horrible recession. Can't afford a trip to Hawaii or that Alaskan cruise? No worries.

Brits twice as like to holiday at home as go to Spain - Breaking Travel News

Staycation News - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 19:05


Breaking Travel News

Brits twice as like to holiday at home as go to Spain
Breaking Travel News
With so much going on in the UK this year, independent research from BDRC Continental's annual Holiday Trends 2012 survey shows that the lure of the staycation has never been stronger. It also shows families leading the way as they plan to enjoy the ...

Visitors, residents help set record - News Chief

Staycation News - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 14:09


Visitors, residents help set record
News Chief
By KYLE KENNEDY LAKELAND - Maybe the "staycation" has overstayed its welcome. Florida tourism had a record year in 2011, with increases in travel by in-state and US residents, as well as overseas visitors. Polk County's tourism industry also saw a ...

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BDRC: Good standards of service drive staycation growth - news.caterer.com

Staycation News - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 11:07


Breaking Travel News

BDRC: Good standards of service drive staycation growth
news.caterer.com
Quality service from staff in hotel jobs and the increasing vitality of the UK tourism sector are tempting Britons to stay in the country for their annual holiday, according to the Holiday Trends 2012 survey from BDRC Continental.
More families plans UK holidays in 2012Caterer and Hotelkeeper

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Travel by In-state, U.S., Overseas Residents Helps Florida to Record Year - The Ledger

Staycation News - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 07:13


Travel by In-state, U.S., Overseas Residents Helps Florida to Record Year
The Ledger
By Kyle Kennedy LAKELAND | Maybe the "staycation" has overstayed its welcome. Florida tourism had a record year in 2011, with increases in travel by in-state and US residents, as well as overseas visitors. Polk County's tourism industry also saw a ...

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Weekend at the Palmer House - Examiner.com

Staycation News - Fri, 02/17/2012 - 00:35


Weekend at the Palmer House
Examiner.com
You've heard the term before, I'm sure of it: staycation. The name means exactly what it sounds like: taking a vacation somewhere locally. The advantages are obvious. They don't cost as much and you're closer to home so you spend more time on your ...