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Some folks had vacation fun at home - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

... vacation. He was saving for his Aug. 28 wedding. "I just went to car cruises all summer," said the North Strabane man ... who spent a month in Aruba. "We swam, spent time in the sun and shopped," said Ms.

Department of Education employees busted for using sick days to take paid vacation - New York Daily News

And a school cook took her two kids - students at her school - on a cruise. At least 13 teachers ... Cindy, a teacher at Canarsie High School in Brooklyn, were each fined $7,500 for a honeymoon vacation in Aruba ...

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Teachers Busted for Calling In Sick, Then Posting Vacation Photos on Facebook - ParentDish

... cruises and other sun-drenched holidays, in violation of state Department of Education rules. Not only did they call in sick to go on vacation, some of them ... A 2008 honeymoon in Aruba with his wife,

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The News Merchant - Atlantic Online (blog)

... Holloway’s final resting place during their Royal Caribbean cruise vacation. “I did the news on this for five years, I wrote the book,” Garrison tells Muldowney. “I have people in Aruba who can look for ...

Resolved Question: Vacation ideas please?

Hey, I'm thinking of doing a vacation with my family of 6.. maybe sister's boyfriend We want to do like 2 weeks maximum for one but include the following: San Fransisco Los Angeles Alaska (maybe- cruise??) Banff National Park Aruba We're not really the 'hiking' type.. but does anyone please have like deals and good tips for these, and pick which ones would go most nicely together? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Survey & Poll (just for fun) <3?

i like doing surveys & polls(: Poll: If you were planning on taking your sweetheart on a paid vacation for 1 week to any TROPICAL island, where would you go? (Jamaica,Bahamas, Aruba, St.Croax Virgin Islands...ect.) Survey ------------- Which do you like better? 1.) Cat or Dog? 2.) German or French? 3.) Pen or Pencil? 4.) Cruise or Flight? 5.) Beach or Sight-Seeing? 6.) Jeans or Sweats? 7.) Sneakers or Classy Shoes (flats, high heels, flip flops, dress shoes...) 8.) Pink or Green? 9.) Summer or Winter? 10.) Graduation Day or Birthday Party? 10 POINTS TO THE PERSON WHO MATCHES TO ME THE CLOSEST :D! more

Resolved Question: Would you rather, 'This' or 'That'?

Building Snowmen or Building sandcastles? Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows or Chicken Noodle Soup? Riding in a Boat or In a Car With the Top Down? A Vacation to Florida or a Cruise to Aruba? Pizza or Calzone? Pancakes or Waffles? more

Resolved Question: HELP! I've got 2 free plane tickets and want to plan a vacation, tropical and inexpensive, where would you go?

THIS IS A BIT LONG< READ ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE TIME TO HELP ME DECIDE: THANKS! First of all I don't want to sound like I am complaining here, just confused on where to go. I realize I am very lucky to have the tickets! The plane tickets are for anywhere in the U.S. plus Cancun, Bahamas, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Aruba. Most of these places outside the U.S. would be too expensive though in terms of hotel and food for me right now for two people, so where else in the mainland U.S. could I visit that is somewhat near a nice beach, maybe some shells, and isn't too expensive for a hotel there and food? I only have about an extra 1,000 for a 3 day trip somewhere for the hotel and food and spending. All I want to do is spend some quality time with my husband and sit and watch the waves, drink a tropical drink at a tiki hut, swim in a huge pool and possibly take a boat out to a little island to find some shells. (Otherwise I also have free hotel rooms at any Harrah's hotel in the U.S. so I guess they have Harrah's in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, New Orleans, Phoenix, and other places more inland in the U.S. That would be very cheap then since I would then have free air and hotel, but none of those places is really that tropical!) I could also choose to fly to New Orleans or Miami and try a 4 day cruise. Upside of that: fairly cheap and could see Key West AND Mexico ! And lots of food all included in the price Downside: I've never been on a cruise , sometimes there are hidden costs to consider, tipping, extra excursion, etc. and I wouldn't get into the pool with tons of people, no privacy, and could seem like I'm stuck on a boat with a bunch of drunks since I heard the 4 days cruises are "party cruises". Again see I'm totally stuck on what to do and where to go with these tickets! Anyway if I don't do the Harrah's free hotel thing or the cruise then, I was thinking possibly Pensacola, Florida since it is supposed to be cheaper and they still offer the touristy things to do there, but not sure if that might be too boring. Do you have other ideas that could work? I wouldn't mind using the free tickets to California but then the hotel prices are just too high. And Virginia Beach is supposed to be nice but I'm not sure if it is expensive to visit and I know it won't be as tropical as Florida or Cancun of course since there will doubtfully be tiki huts and tropical drinks/ not sure though? Also lots and lots of people say go to Cancun but I worry about a few things: crime to and from the hotels, crime at the hotels, crime going to dinner in the cities and I'd hate to see children begging on the beach on my vacation or stray dogs starving to death running down the beaches. If you've gone there, is that what you've encountered ever? Some previous yahoo people said that was what it was like, not fun for a vacation then. Someone recommended a place calledCancun Palace (p.s. my research shows: Le Blanc in Cancun looks amazing if you have more money than me for the trip!), someone else said Myrtle Beach, others Key West? Has anyone been to Key West lately, do you have any quiet beaches or are they all packed with crazy tourists? If I can't come up with a trip that my husband would also like, then he said I should just use one of the tickets to fly to my niece's wedding in Minneapolis and wait for the other ticket for something else ....BORING use of the 2 tickets I say, and then I might never go on the somewhat more "romantic" and "relaxing" trip with my husband. I think I'd rather just pay for the wedding ticket for myself separately.Sooooo ...... if you could go anywhere, where would you fly for a fairly inexpensive vacation with my 2 free tickets? I'm totally stumped on what to do and where to go! Thanks for any input!TRVLLADY- THANKS, my husband just said the same thing, make a list to help decide....so your advice was right on target since I am stuck. And I will look into Virginia Beach more extensively then as well! more

Resolved Question: Where is a better place for vacation? Vegas, cruise or Aruba?

I'm also curious to know if it is expensive to eat in Vegas and what the pros and cons are to all 3 places... more

Resolved Question: Which cruise do you personally think is better and why?

I have two cruises in mind, both of which leave the same day (April 9th, 2010) and from the same port. I have never been on either of these. My bf and I would be going. We're both 24 and have only been on one cruise, which was Carnival for 7 days and we LOVED it. We will be going to relax and have a great time and memorable vacation. We're not really into partying too much, so the "clubs" on the ship dont really matter. Out of these two cruises, which has better service, better food, better entertainment, and a younger crowd (as in not 55+). Any suggestions would be great! Thanks 10 Night Southern Caribbean Staterooms From: $999 Ruby Princess New Ship! Ports of Call: Day 1: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Oranjestad, Aruba Day 5: Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles Day 6: St. George's, Grenada Day 7: Dominica Day 8: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Day 9: At Sea Day 10: Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) Day 11: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Interior: $999 Oceanview: $1,099 Balcony: $1,399 Suite: $1,799 10 Night Ultimate Caribbean Staterooms From: $1,199 Celebrity Equinox New Ship! Ports of Call: Day 1: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Day 2: At Sea Day 3: At Sea Day 4: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Day 5: Basseterre, St. Kitts Day 6: Bridgetown, Barbados Day 7: Roseau, Dominica Day 8: Philipsburg, St. Maarten Day 9: At Sea Day 10: At Sea Day 11: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Interior: $1,199 Oceanview: $1,349 Balcony: $1,379 Suite: $3,099 more

Resolved Question: Honeymoon options - help me pick!?

My fiance and I are tying the know on June 20th. I will only have about a week of vacation time off work for the honeymoon itself. We have discussed waiting until June 29th to take our honeymoon. Then we would only be gone until July 3rd and we wouldnt pay the high prices for Independance Day travel plus we could spend a few days at home by ourselves afterwards. However, leaving on June 21st isnt out of the question either. Here are several vacations that we both would like to take: Las Vegas (Bellagio) 3 Day Norweigan cruise (balcony room) to Nassau, Bahams Caribbean Vacation (Puerto Rico, or some place like that. Aruba seems to be very pricy) Beach (Myrtle Beach, Clearwater FL, or some place similar) Italy (Amalfi Coast is beautiful. Florence or Venice, either) Orlando (not disney. It would be Universal, discovery cove, seaworld, etc.) Now you can either rank your list, or just name your #1 pick. Please dont give other suggestions (unless theyre flippin awesome and youve experienced them 1st hand) and dont try manipulate me into Disney World...Ive been many ...many many....too many times and my fiance used to work there. lol Thanks guys!oops! I forgot to also mention to please give your date preference. Immediately after the wedding? Or a week later? And why? (i.e. "I went a week later and it gave me time to rest." or... "It's way more romantic to leave right after the wedding.")AND I would like to add that Italy is about a thousand bucks out of our budget.....I just couldnt bring myself to exclude it.... :( more

Resolved Question: first time on going on a cruise... help?

i am graduting college in may (woohoo!!) and my boyfriend and i were talking last night and he brought up the idea of us going away on a vacation together to celebrate... we decided we want to go on a cruise.. but neither of us have ever been.... what is it like on a cruise ship? what should we pack? do we need dressy clothes? are the meals included in the price? any hints or tips/advice u can give me would be great.. its our first major vacation together and first cruise for both of us =) we are probably going on a cruise around new england from new york to new brunswick.. we do not want to go to mexico, bahamas, aruba etc etche is 21 and im 23 so we will be drinking.. how much are drinks typically on a ship? its a 4 night cruise so how much money should we set aside for "fun money" are the shows and other activities on the ship free/ included in the price or do u pay seperately for them how does leaving the ship work? can u go off by urselves or do u have to go in a group?we are going on carnival cruise ships.. we are from boston so we are driving to new york city and taking the ship to new brunswick, leaving the boat to do some sightseeing then coming back to new york and driving home =) more

Resolved Question: Cruise or vacation destination?

My fiancee and I are having trouble deciding whether to go on a cruise leaving from Galveston, TX and stopping at Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and Cozumel, Mexico for seven nights, or if we should just pick a destination spot and go there for the whole time. We live in Dallas and we would have to factor in driving down to Galveston if we were to decide on the cruise. My fiancee and I have never been on a cruise and do not know what to expect really. We're wanting some place tropical and were thinking maybe aruba or something along those lines if we picked one spot. Any suggestions/concerns/experiences? The price difference between the two is really not a factor as my parents are picking up the tab. Thanks in advance!I guess I should have clarified that it's for our honeymoon! Sorry! more

Resolved Question: Island for a birthday in January?

I am going to celebrate my birthday in January with my girlfriends and I want to know the best island to do this. We are into nightlife (partying and gambling mainly), nice beaches, pools (preferably with a swim-up bar), and great food. I was looking into the Bahamas, Aruba, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico but I'm open to any other suggestions. Also, I was told that it's not that hot in certain islands in January, especially the Bahamas, which I was interested in for the nightlife and booze cruise! Any feedback regarding this vacation would be greatly appreciated. I'm so confused... Also looking for a reasonable price as we're all struggling college students more

Resolved Question: Best island for a birthday celebration with friends?

Resolved Question: vacation destinations?

Hey. I want to go somewhere next summer. Maybe a cruise but im not sure where to go. I've been on 3 cruises which went to Bahamas, St. Maarten, St Thomas, Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Cayman Island, Jamaica, and Mexico. What other destinations do you recommend. I really want to go on another cruise with none of the same islands. It has to be in July or August 09 only. Any places you recommend? I really wanted to go on a cruise to Tahiti or to Aruba and Trinidad but they don't have any ships that go there in the summer. If you can't find a cruise, are there any nice places you recommend? And if you do find a cruise,I like Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruise line. I don't want any Carnival cruises. Thanks=] more

Resolved Question: Where is a good place to take a first vacation?

My boyfriend and I are looking to go on a vacation next august. We have been together for two years and have never been on a vacation. We have secured a babysitter for about a week and we would like to go somewhere nice and carribean like. I am torn between a cruise, or going somewhere like jamaica or aruba. what is your opinion? more

Resolved Question: what are some good tropical getaway vacations???

my brother, his girlfriend, my boyfriend and i all want to take a nice vacation... i just needs some ideas please. maybe aruba? or something like that? maybe something all-inclusive? or would a cruise be a better way to go? more

Resolved Question: what should I do with my life?! what career fits my awesomenessss!?

I'm interested in learning about money , personal finances ,banking,stocks ,estate planning etc and making a buttload of coin (of course!) Maybe someday being a Entrepreneur! I also thought about being a Cruise Director...I saw one when I was little and he made me ,I mean people, laugh so hard they peed themselves, and I want to make them laugh too!!! or a lawyer so I can file 50,000 lawsuits against crappy landlords & bastards .. I'm also getting my MBA soon I want to run my own vacation business with beach huts ,snorkeling ,skydiving, parasailing,and a floating tiki bar! So how do I find out about financing and local regulations in the Bahamas or Bermuda or Aruba or Indonesia? I also invent aweeesome stuff ,ever hear of flip-flops? YA! that wasnt me..................BUT it COULD'VE been!!!! look for my rocket flip-flops in the future!!!! Is there some career quiz or something to make up my mind?! THANKS!!!awwwwwww I'm sorry hockeygirl we all can't be shallow whores that live in a trailer park with no dreams...... I think you should look in the mirror baby get off your fat mooch ass and stop shoving your face full of twinkies your bleched blonde bimbo.....just because your redneck alcoholic father touches you when you sleep doesnt give you the excuse to be a nasty bitch hahaha burnAHH!! I already changed my major 3 times in 3 months!! more

Resolved Question: I want to go on vacation to an ALL-INCLUSIVE ADULTS ONLY resort in the Caribbean.?

The vacation will be my sister and I so Sandals and those couples resorts are not an option. We also want ADULTS ONLY. I want to go somewhere I have never been, so the following locations would be out: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Mexico.... Although, Mexico is a possibility since I have only been there for one day as an excusion while on a cruise. CRUISES ARE DEFINITELY OUT AS WELL. I would love to try St. Marteen, USVI, Puerto Rico, Aruba, etc. I dont not want to spend more than $1500 per person for air fare, hotel and drinks/food (all inclusive) for 7 days. THANKS~ more

Resolved Question: Where have you been on your vacationS...?

So far i'm 21 and i've been to Canada, cruise to Bermuda, All over Italy, Germany, London, Aruba 6 times, Cancun Mexico for spring break, Moscow and Ukraine in Russia, Dominican Republic, France but not Paris, and i'm going to Aruba in August for the 7th time. Well i've only been to those few places so far. How about you guys, where have you been in your lifetime so far? more

Resolved Question: Need help deciding on late July-early August vacation... hang at Aruba or Caribbean cruise?

Single Dad planning annual vacation with 3 teenage children (19 y/o girl,16 y/o boy, 14 y/o girl), who get along great together. Trying decide between going to Aruba and hanging out or taking our first cruise together (7 day cruise... 6 stops @ St Thomas, Dominica, Bridgetown, St Lucia. Antugua, St Kitts). Input please from those who have done both? more

Resolved Question: Future vacation: Mexico vs. Bahamas vs. Caribbean vs. FL etc...?

Beginning planning vaca for 2010. Will me me, hub, daughter will be 15 then and maybe a cousin same age. Want to go on school break either around Thanksgiving, Christmas or spring, and somewhere WARM. What's important: clean place, prefer all-inclusive, nice sandy beaches, not that rocky shore like you see in parts of Mexico, water activities, small ticket shopping-souvenirs etc, not thru the roof expensive, family oriented place, not a wild banshee spring break place. What's not important: nightlife, spa services, room service, historical ruins, rum distilleries, hardcore hiking etc. Hub won't cruise--daughter and I just returned from our first cruise and loved it but now we need to plan a family vacation. I hear Hawaii is too expensive, Bahamas are for the rich also. Jamaica was nice for a day, wouldn't want to stay there longer. Liked Cozumel except for the rocky shore. Aruba is super windy. Don't know much about FL except for Orlando and Daytona. Suggestions? Thanks!Costa Rica man you sound like my brother! He's always trying to talk me into CR too. He goes and does all kinds of crazy hardcore outdoor stuff so I figured it was all swimming with gators and drinking beer and smoking weed there. No? There are nice beaches and family atmosphere?? more

Resolved Question: Is the Madeleine McCann case in Portugal going to end up just like the Natalee Holloway case in Aruba ?

Since this crime occured in a tourist zone, isn't the investigation thwarted by Portugal's desire not to disturb or disrupt their enjoyment of their vacation? This also reminds me of the case of the missing person that occurred on that ocean liner and there wasn't a vigorous investigation because it would have disrupted everyone's enjoyment of their cruise! I doubt that Portugal's police force is much better than the police force in Aruba! If Madeleine McCann has passed into the next world, I hope Natalee Holloway is also there to receive and comfort her. I'm still holding out that someone wanted her for a daughter and nothing more sinister is at play here.This particular case has captured everyone's imagination because it involves a precious little girl who was about to celebrate her fourth birthday. This particular case captured everyone's attention because it occurred while a family was vacationing in a foreign country. This gave an automatic "international flavor" and "international scope" to the story. It gives ALL VACATIONERS an uneasy feeling that resort spots might be becoming sophisticated "capture zones" for young children that can be shuffled away into the international black market for illegal adoptions or wealthy pedophile clients. I am glad that this case has captured international attention because it causes families everywhere to begin to put together a "battle plan" to prevent this kind of thing from happening so easily. It also reminds these resort locations to install sufficiently sophisticated surveillance equipment to assure the safety of their vacationing clients !!! more

Resolved Question: what should I DO?!?!?

OK so my friends 16th birthday is coming up and she got a rich uncle. He's taking her on vacation for her birthday cuz he works at an airline company. Heres what we got to choose from !!!! 3 days in ARUBA OR 4 days on a cruise to cabo! down the coast from san francisco! WHICH ONE SHOULD WE CHOOSE??Ya I've never been on a cruise before...the only place i've been out of the US is cancun a few years ago. & i dont get seasick. and i'm 15. more

Resolved Question: Father asking what to get son for 21st Birthday?

Could spend up to $500, but that amount will be a sacrifice. (We used to have money but now are very deep in debt.) Birthday is March 23. Son is Junior at private church college, biology/pre-med major, into girls, grades, sports (basketball and racketball), plays piano and into Josh Croban-type music, Snow boards* in Park City every year (but not this year), has scuba dived (*with own equipment) in the keys, Aruba, Bora Bora, etc. Likes to go on vacation cruises with parents. Is a conservative Christian. Between steady girl friends at the moment, but has one prospect he has dated a couple of times recently. Plays video games. Has a cutting edge powerful desk top custom built computer, but ruined last $3000 laptop by spilling milk on keyboard. Drives a 1996 black BMW Z-3 that he purchased with his own yard mowing business money when he turned 16. Now works as a server at On the Border Mexican restaurant and the Chop House, a 4 star steak house, to pay for half of his college tuition more

Resolved Question: Where should we go on vacation next?

So far we have gone to California,Puerta Vallarta,Cancun,Cozumel,New Orleans,and Aruba.We are thinking Bora Bora or maybe Curacao. We love the island life and are seeking some advice from fellow travellers. Is a cruise a good idea? We also need somewhere to get married so please any tips would be greatly appreciated! more