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Resorts optimistic, but setting sights low

Paul — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:03 +0000

Aspen Daily News Resorts optimistic, but setting sights low Aspen Daily News I wouldn't say the era of the ' staycation ' is over, but people are willing to travel a little more.” In hopes of luring price-conscious visitors, … and more

Hambleton enjoys ‘staycation’ boost

heidiwork — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:48:32 +0000

Hambleton enjoys ' staycation ' boost nebusiness.co.uk THE rise of the ' staycation ' has helped a caravan storage firm triple its capacity by finally acquiring the land it has been chasing for six years. …

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‘Staycation’ leads to holiday

mihwps — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:53:23 +0000

' Staycation ' leads to holiday in a picturesque country hotel gethampshire.co.uk … to enjoy a good nights sleep.

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Staycation Specials: Cruise San Francisco Bay for $5

Paul — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:03:40 +0000

Staycation Specials: Cruise San Francisco Bay for $5 San Jose Mercury News Owner Maggie McDonogh is offering the “Captain Maggie Special” on the Tiburon-Angel Island ferry through April. ..

National Trust reports north east tourism boost

ammanion — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:07:51 +0000

Daily Mail National Trust reports north east tourism boost as holidaymakers chose a … Daily Mail The north east of England has seen a surge in tourist numbers over the summer as Britons opted to stay at home and explore their own green and …

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‘Staycation’ bump a bust

Paul — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:46:50 +0000

' Staycation ' bump a bust Longview Daily News The expected “ staycation ” bump didn't materialize for Mount St. Helens tourism this summer, but officials said people sticking closer to … Mount St.

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Staycation Specials: Kimpton offers Bay Bridge closure deal

mihwps — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:06:20 +0000

Staycation Specials: Kimpton offers Bay Bridge closure deal San Jose Mercury News The unexpected closure of the Bay Bridge this past week prompted Kimpton Hotels to slash rates at eight of its San Francisco hotels.

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Staycation Specials: Weekend for vampire fans in San Francisco

Paul — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:01:28 +0000

Staycation Specials: Weekend for vampire fans in San Francisco San Jose Mercury News If you still haven't made plans for Halloween, consider booking the Vampire Weekend package at Hotel Triton in San Francisco. … and more

Museums ‘boosted by staycation’

Paul — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:19:54 +0000

BBC News Museums 'boosted by staycation ' BBC News UK museums and art galleries have seen a rise in visitor numbers due to the recession but face financial worries, a new study has revealed.

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How to save money by planning a Staycation

Health Risks in your backyard

Paul — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:54:45 +0000

Planning on a staycation this summer?

Great Idea (of course), but just as you would want to get your car’s oil changed before embarking on the family vacation, you might want to address some of these backyard health risks before starting your summer staycation. Here are the top 8 back yard health risks as identified by Winnie Yu of MSNBC.com.

Dangerous Grill Placement – make sure your grill is not placed near flammable material like low-hanging tree branches, deck rails or house siding.
Toxic Plants – 68,000 people a year are poisoned by plants so make sure you do some research before picking that new plant or flower for the garden bed.
Tiny pools of water – it doesn’t take much water at all to create a mosquito breeding ground. Do a weekly check of buckets,pails, fountains and birdbaths that might be collecting stagnant water around the yard.
Not-quite-extinguished charcoal – it doesn’t take much eat from a still-warm charcoal to start a fire. Make sure you soak coals with cold water and toss them in a metal trash to minimize your potential fire risk.
Unfenced pool – the dangers of a unfenced backyard pool are obvious so make sure you install a 5 foot high, 4 sided fense to keep the kids and pets safe from accidental drownings.
Pesticide residue – even in small amounts, the poisons that kills plant-eating insects can make you seriously sick. Use the power of the food chain and reduce your pesiticide use by attracting birds that eat those flower loving bugs.
Weather-worn deck – warped decks are hard to navigate and easy to trip on, which is why you should water-proof your deck every 2 to 3 years.
Too-short ladder – when you try and over extend your reach, you increase the chances of you and your ladder becoming top-heavy and falling over. Take the extra time and get the right ladder for the right job.

Thanks to Winnie Yu at MSNBC.com for highlighting these dangers to safely enjoying your backyard staycation!

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