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Is It A Waste Of Vacation If You Don't Visit The Main Attractions?

Terry Morgan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:33:24 +0000

When you go on vacation do you feel bad if you don't visit all the scenic landmarks and attractions?

What Did You Lose During a Vacation?

98.3 The Snake — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:53:55 +0000

Vacations are a lot of fun, but losing your stuff can ruin it all. So what have you lost during a past vacation?

When Do You Start Packing For Vacation?

98.3 The Snake — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:15:44 +0000

Women Spend Over $300 on Vacation Before They Go on Vacation

Jackie — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:09:12 +0000

This might prove that women are a little crazy or we are just really good at planning ahead. My husband never understands why I need to go shopping before we go on vacation and while we are on vacation. According to a new survey from Daily Mail, the average woman spends about $380 on new clothes to take on a trip.

25% Of Americans will Vacation Alone This Summer – Would You? [Audio]

Brad Weiser — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:44 +0000

This survey found that 92% of Americans will take a vacation this summer. Of those people, about 23% will take a vacation alone . That means about one quarter of us will go on vacation sans family. We asked if you would vacation without your family and we had mixed response. Download or Mobile Device And [...]

Most People Want To Take Their Birthday as a Paid Holiday

Brad Weiser — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:39:53 +0000

Should your company give you your birthday as a paid day off? 35% of people say the number one day they don’t have off that they wish they had off is their birthday. It beat out every other potential extra day off. Even those who have to work on Christmas would rather have their birthday [...]

Where Do You Want To Go on Vacation? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:50:54 +0000

Most kids are counting the days until summer vacation and if you have a big vacation planned with the family you are probably counting the days until you get a much needed break from work. When you have a family it is hard to pick a destination that makes everyone happy and doesn’t break the [...]

Where Do You Want To Go On Vacation? [POLL]

Jackie — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:56:15 +0000

It is freezing outside and you don’t have to read many Facebook posts to figure out that everyone is tired of the cold weather. I think we are all thinking of sunshine, warm temperatures, flip flops and shorts. It doesn’t take to many mornings of bundling up your kids, your husband and yourself before you [...]

How Long is "Too Long" To Stay With Your Family Over the Holidays? [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:47:07 +0000

I have noticed that a lot of people are in Twin Falls for the holidays and it seems like they have been in town all week. Millions of people awkwardly staying together under one roof. So . . . how long is TOO LONG to stay with your family over the holidays? In a new [...]

Three Reasons Why You Should Go to Lagoon in Salt Lake in September

Brad Weiser — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:36:30 +0000

I think my family and I have been to Lagoon almost every year for the last thirteen years. We usually go in July or August and we have a great time. I know it's not quite as large as Disney, Universal or one of the other major theme parks but they have some pretty great rides and it's close to home.

It's also easy on the budget. If you live in Twin Falls, you could leave early in the morning, spend the entire day and return in the evening and not have to spend the night if you don't want to.

As many times as we've been to Lagoon, I have never visited in September. After my trip this weekend, I'm not sure that I will ever do it any other way. Here's why:

Does Your Wife Pack To Much For Vacation? [POLL]

Jackie — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:52:32 +0000

If EVERYONE overpacks for vacation, can it really be called overpacking anymore? According to a new survey from ABC 7 – Chicago, the AVERAGE woman packs 28 different outfits for a one-week vacation. But . . . most of them say they try to change clothes four times a day on vacation, so they really [...]

Man Rescues Three People While on Vacation

Don Deane — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:15:01 +0000

Like most tourists in Florida, Gus Hertz was probably just hoping for some relaxing time in the sun. Instead, the Virginia man became a hero after rescuing three people in two separate incidents over a two day period. Well, that puts us to shame. The most we ever managed on vacation is a mean case of sunburn.

How Long Would You Go On Vacation Without Your Kids? [POLL]

Jackie — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:53:37 +0000

My husband and I were planning a seven day rafting trip and just recently decied to cancel our trip because we didn’t want to leave our children for that long. I have been told by other parents that the only reason I feel this way is because my kids are little. Apparently, when you kids [...]

One in Five People Suffer Some Kind of Injury on Vacation

Jackie — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:46:40 +0000

Let's go ahead and put a pre-emptive damper on your summer vacation. Ya know, just to mess with you.

According to a new survey from PlanetSki , about 20% of people have an accident, get sick, or suffer some kind of an injury on vacation.

Things We Do For Our Children [POLL]

Jackie — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:27:32 +0000

Don’t aks me why but last night I was watching Dina Eastwood’s realty show and she was trying to prove a point to her daughter by periecing her belly button. I’m not 100% sure that was a great idea but it made me think about what I would do for my kids. It kind of [...]

Should Doctors Be Able to Prescribe Vacations?

Jackie — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:51:51 +0000

Should doctors be able to prescribe VACATIONS? We don’t know if it’s a realistic possibility, but it would be good for the country in two ways. One, doctors would prescribe us fewer mind-controlling pills, and two, we’d actually be FORCED to relax. And in a new poll from Multivu, 56% of Americans think it would [...]

How Long is too Long For a Family Vacation? [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:36:32 +0000

Some friends of our just got back from an amazing vacation. They had a great time but they both admitted that they were gone way to long to the point were everyone wanted to kill each other the last few days. This was not a good way to wrap up their vacation. Vacations can be [...]

The Majority of Americans Haven't Ever Visited Some of the Most Important American Landmarks

Jackie — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:50:12 +0000

Wonder why every time you visit a major American landmark it's swarmed with foreign tourists? It's because American tourists don't ever visit.

A new survey by WebProNews and Hotwire.com found the majority of Americans haven't been to five of this country's major, important landmarks. Check it out . . .

72% of Americans have never visited the Alamo.

Should Smokers Be Able to Take Smoke Breaks? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:48:49 +0000

Here’s another reason to ostracize smokers. Their cigarettes get them a TON of extra time off. Light smokers take about 18 minutes of smoke breaks a day, which adds up to the same as NINE extra “vacation” days a year. Heavy smokers can take up to an hour’s worth of breaks a day that adds [...]

Would You Skip Your Family Vacation to Go to the Super Bowl? [POLL]

Jackie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:42:37 +0000

Everyone loves the Super Bowl and would give up almost anything to actually attend the Super Bowl. According to a new survey from PR Newswire, one in five Americans would skip a friend or relative’s wedding to attend the Super Bowl . . . one in five would miss a funeral or important work function . . . [...]