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5 reasons to bare it all on your next vacation

These are hard times for clothing-optional travelers.

Keep your vacation moments memorable

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.

Ky. family settles lawsuit over vacation deaths

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.

Analysis: Summer vacation is over Obama

President Barack Obama confronts a tortuous September — and it's not just the divisive political fight over health care.

What vacation? Obama still in news spotlight

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.

Obama drops in store as vacation winds down

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.

Trading White House for Martha's Vineyard rental

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.

Martha's Vineyard, here comes the Obama family

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.

Martha's Vineyard, here comes the Obama family

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.

Obama, family head to Martha's Vineyard vacation

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.

Obama leaves Washington for 10-day vacation

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.

Bidens head out of DC for vacation

The Bidens are going on vacation, too.

Bahrain's allure for Saudis extends beyond alcohol

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.

ConsumerMan: Vacation tweets can hurt

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.

Pope on vacation in the Italian Alps

The Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI has traveled to a village in the Italian Alps for two weeks of vacation.

Sen. Dodd's Ireland vacation cottage worth $660k

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.

You deserve a break — now take it!

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.

Swiss force referendum on 6 weeks vacation a year

Work got you down? Just take more vacation.

TODAY anchors taking family vacation together

Like Willie Nelson, the TODAY hosts are going “on the road again.”

Your Career: Employers squeezing workers

“Sorry to gouge you, working stiff. Blame the recession.”

TODAY is packing up and hitting the road

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.

Spring broke: 6 secrets for traveling free

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.

EU Court: illness no reason to deny paid leave

The EU high court Tuesday voided German and British labor rules that deny paid annual leave to sick workers.

Companies force workers to take unpaid vacation

Here's the vacation no one wants, courtesy of the recession: Forced time off without pay.

9 reasons ’09 will be the year of the ‘naycation’

If 2008 was the year of the staycation, then ’09 is bound to be the year of the naycation.

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How to pinch pennies and still live the Disney dream
Source: CNN

Mary Waring had just quit her marketing job in San Diego in 2001, so saving money on her upcoming trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, was a high priority. She found lots of resources online and posted links to coupons on a Web site.

Family: Hotel Closure Killed Our Vacation
Source: KITV.com

WAIKIKI, Hawaii -- The closure of the Hawaiiana Hotel in Waikiki is leaving some Hawaii-bound visitors put out. A Canadian family spoke with KITV's Jodi Leong and said they are now out $3,800 and will be forced to cancel their Hawaiian holiday.

British women 'beaten and raped by two 16-year-olds' while on holiday in Turkey
Source: the Mail online

Two British sisters and their friend endured a two-hour rape ordeal during a holiday trip to Turkey. The sisters, aged 18 and 20, and their 19-year-old companion told police they were attacked after accepting a lift home from a bar in the resort town of Altinkum. Three males, i …

D.C.'s New Beefcake
Source: thedailybeast.com

Arizona Rep. Jeff Flake has been given the label "Republican in Name Only." In his 2007 re-election bid, 5 mayors from his home district opposed him as he failed to "bring pork barrel spending home" to those mayors' cities.

Phuket Club Absolut Holiday Scam

So, one morning I rose up early to head to the beach for some fun in the not so hot early morning sun. On the way I was stopped by an English man who asked if I too spoke English. Thinking he might be lost and I might be able to help I replied that I did.

Long-term vacation planning

Monday morning, Disney began taking reservations for 2011 cruises along the Pacific Coast. I'm not ready to reserve yet, but since the info is there, I started to play around with numbers, just for fun.

Madeleine's mom takes hope from Dugard case
Source: msnbc.com

The mother of missing British girl Madeleine McCann says she has gained fresh hope for her daughter after the discovery of Jaycee Dugard, who was found in 18 years after being kidnapped.

Vacationing girl's message in bottle follows her home - CNN.com
Source: CNN

What an experience for these kids! Only a few miles from her home! Even tho the ocean currents can readily carry items so far, to have this happen must be a thrill they'll share for a long time!

How Malia, Sasha spent their summer vacation
Source: msnbc.com

If Malia and Sasha Obama write "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" essays, they can tell about roaming the "Harry Potter" movie set in London, studying slave history in Africa, riding their bikes in Martha's Vineyard, and many other world travels.

How Malia, Sasha spent their summer vacation
Source: msnbc.com

If Malia and Sasha Obama write "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" essays, they can tell about roaming the "Harry Potter" movie set in London, studying slave history in Africa, riding their bikes in Martha's Vineyard, and many other world travels.

The Tallboy

It's not a priceless museum collection piece. The Smithsonian is not going to be knocking down any doors with offers of a premier location for it within their hallowed halls. It's not comparable to a Louis XVI anything.

Blogger beware: Your latest update may attract criminals
Source: ABC Action News

Insurance companies have some advice for you: keep your vacation plans to yourself!

Obama Family Taps Into African American Legacy On Martha's Vineyard - ABC News
Source: ABC News

The Obamas spend a relaxing vacation where many of the Who's Who of Black elite have gone for years.

Nudist resort loses nudism organization's sanction over g-string pageant
Source: True/Slant

Paradise Lakes Resort — just 15 miles north of America's brown eye, aka Tampa — should've been more mindful of this when they promoted the Miss G-String International pageant, to be held on the premises.

Trip of a lifetime turns into holiday from hell as couple are 'poisoned, stabbed, stoned... and then robbed'
Source: the Mail online

A British couple today told how they were robbed, stabbed and poisoned as their dream holiday on a paradise isle turned into a nightmare.

Obama family vacationing in Martha's Vineyard
Source: msnbc.com

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.

Obama to Take a Breather From Health-Care Fight
Source: Wall Street Journal

President Barack Obama and his family fly to Martha's Vineyard, Mass., on Sunday for a vacation, but Washington forecasters see storms disrupting the weeklong getaway.

The 12 Weirdest Hotel Rooms From Around the World
Source: asylum

There are plenty of artsy, hip and techno-fabulous hotels around the world. New Zealand's Hapuku Tree Houses, Turkey's Gamirasu Cave Hotel, the Hobbit Motel. That's not what we've collected here. These are the overnight stays that are just plain strange.

Obama family vacationing in Martha's Vineyard
Source: msnbc.com

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.

Red resort, blue resort? Leaders vacation by party
Source: Reuters

Seems both the Clinton's and Obama's prefer the Martha Vineyard lifestyle to working on the ranch.

Michelle Obama wears shorts for hiking trip... and causes a stir
Source: the Mail online

There's a lot of important issues facing America at the moment. The biggest issue, judging by the amount of noise, is the fact the First Lady made the un-president-ed step of wearing shorts on vacations.

See You In September, Song Included

Just a quick note to say that I will be gone visiting family. I hope everyone out there is enjoying these last days of summer.... If you have any problems with an article of mine...say a nasty troll comes on, please contact Malamuteman. He is on my friends list.

Fan: Kenny Chesney Took My Camera
Source: thebostonchannel.com

A fan of country star Kenny Chesney fan said she wants her camera's memory card back Susan Mazar said the singer grabbed it while she was at this weekend's concert in Foxborough. Mazar said she was in the front row taking pictures, when the singer grabbed the camera from her..

Man swindles $400,000 from 2 women
Source: hosted.ap.org

A 55-year-old South Florida man allegedly swindled some $400,000 from two New York women he was engaged to at the same time. Authorities said Paul R.

How can I make things right so everyone wins?

Q. How can I make things right for everyone? So everyone wins? I asked a friend and her son to come on vacation with me.

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