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The economics of creating national monuments
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 25, 2013
President Obama is expected to name five new national monuments on Monday. In addition to historical significance and land preservation, national monuments can boost local economies through tourism.
How to get a vacation for 'free'
Dan Bobkoff Feb 8, 2013
You don’t have spend big to earn enough reward points for a free trip. But there are risks to getting credit cards just for their bonus points.
Where do Americans want to go on vacation?
Frank Newport Jan 18, 2013
Hawaii, Australia and Italy top the list of America's dream destinations.
Has the U.S. become a no-vacation nation?
Tony Cox Dec 14, 2012
More Americans are using less vacation time. Are people too stressed and too cash-strapped to coordinate a getaway or are employers making it more difficult to take time off?
Americans not taking vacation, and it hurts
David Weinberg Nov 27, 2012
A survey finds people will leave an average of nine days of paid vacation unused this year. The stress that comes from not taking a break can affect their health.
Squaw Valley hopes for boost after early storm
Jeremy Hobson Oct 25, 2012
Ski resorts are opening today in some parts of California after an early storm dumped several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Today's open at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe is the earliest open in 51 years.
Rare hantavirus hurts tourism around Yosemite
Sarah Gardner Sep 11, 2012
The famous national park has eight cases of the rare pulmonary virus with three deaths so far -- and is alerting tens of thousands of summer visitors they may be at risk. Campsites were easy to get over the Labor Day weekend.
Mandatory, extended vacation is good for the economy
Robert Reich Aug 7, 2012
Congress is off on vacation until Labor Day. Robert Reich says a mandatory three weeks off would be good for all of us -- and the economy, too.
A summer resort adjusts to new vacation rhythm
Eve Troeh Aug 7, 2012
Lake Arrowhead was developed nearly a century ago as a mountain summer resort for Southern Californians. The activities are the same, but how and when vacationers come to the resort has changed.
Frugal travels
Meg Favreau Aug 6, 2012
Meg Favreau of Wisebread.com shares tips on how to travel well without emptying your wallet.
