Nov 6 - By Christopher Elliott, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
These are hard times for clothing-optional travelers.

Nov 6 - By Michael Ventre, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Vacation photos don’t always capture cherished moments from a trip of a lifetime. Sometimes they reflect the harsh reality that you failed to give a moment’s thought about how you look before you stepped in front of a camera.
Sep 18 - By Brett Barrouquere, Associated Press Writer
A Kentucky doctor has reached a $5 million settlement with the federal government over the deaths of her husband and 8-year-old daughter, who died after flooding washed them over a 184-foot waterfall at a national park in Hawaii.

Aug 31 - By Steven R. Hurst, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama confronts a tortuous September — and it's not just the divisive political fight over health care.

Aug 27 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
Barack Obama's first presidential vacation began with a hurricane, was interrupted for a major economic announcement and is ending with a sad eulogy for a famous friend.

Aug 24 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama spent his last day on a Martha's Vineyard vacation buying ice cream for his daughters at a general store and an oatmeal-raisin cookie for himself at a deli.

Aug 23 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
The first family settled in Sunday for their vacation on Martha's Vineyard not long after Hurricane Bill scampered away, leaving behind big waves and heavy rip currents for the Obamas.

Aug 23 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
Hurricane Bill blew out in time for the Obama family to blow in to Martha's Vineyard for the president's first vacation since taking office.

Aug 23 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
Hurricane Bill blew out in time for the Obama family to blow in to Martha's Vineyard off the Massachusetts coast for the president's first vacation since taking office.
Aug 23 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
After giving a weakening hurricane time to blow past, President Barack Obama and his family head Sunday to a small island off the Massachusetts coast for the president's first vacation since taking office.

Aug 21 - By Philip Elliott, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday for a 10-day vacation, taking with him the beloved family dog and leaving behind an acrimonious debate about a proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system.
Aug 5 - By Associated Press
The Bidens are going on vacation, too.

Jul 21 - By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Writer
This tiny Gulf island nation is sick of its reputation as a seedy off-shore Las Vegas and a hotspot of sin for Saudis, so it's starting to rein in the booze. Already it's flooded with Saudis looking for tamer fare they can't get at home in their ultraconservative kingdom — Hannah Montana and heavy metal.
Jul 15 - By Herb Weisbaum, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Here’s a shout out to Spencer in California. Based on your recent tweets, it looks like the family is having an awesome vacation. As I’m writing this column, I see you’re in Colorado, far from home.
Jul 13 - By Associated Press
The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has traveled to a village in the Italian Alps for two weeks of vacation.
Jun 12 - By Susan Haigh, Associated Press Writer
A new appraisal more than doubles the value of U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd's Irish cottage, a vacation home that is the subject of an ethics complaint by a conservative group that questions if it was really a gift.

May 26 - By Rob Lovitt, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Listen up, people; this is important. And by “this,” I mean that vacation you’ve been considering. After and , I’ve come to the conclusion that the future of the Great American Vacation is in your hands.
May 26 - By Associated Press
Work got you down? Just take more vacation.
Apr 23 - By The Associated Press, HO
Like Willie Nelson, the TODAY hosts are going “on the road again.”

Apr 13 - By Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter
“Sorry to gouge you, working stiff. Blame the recession.”
Mar 13 - By The Associated Press, HO
For one week this May, America's first TV family will be spending more than just their mornings together. Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry will pack their bags and head to some of America's most beautiful destinations. “TODAY Takes a Vacation,” a five-day series, begins Monday, May 4.
Feb 23 - By Christopher Elliott, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The promise of a free vacation used to be such a predictable come-on from a shady timeshare salesman or a questionable travel club, that all but the most gullible travelers ignored it.
Jan 20 - By Associated Press
The EU high court Tuesday voided German and British labor rules that deny paid annual leave to sick workers.

Dec 30 - By Ellen Simon, AP Business Writer
Here's the vacation no one wants, courtesy of the recession: Forced time off without pay.
Dec 8 - By Christopher Elliott, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
If 2008 was the year of the staycation, then ’09 is bound to be the year of the naycation.