More choices in food, activities, itineraries and luxury are some of the trends shaping the cruise industry this year. And consumers who think they can’t afford to live the high life might be able to do just that if they’re willing to make flexible vacation plans. Continue… It may seem early to book for Presidents Week. Continue… My sister has sent me an e-mail on vacations. Along with her cheery encouragement comes an attachment, a story about the necessity of getting away to unplug, unwind and undo the stresses that torment our daily lives. Continue… WASHINGTON — Two new surveys of AAA travel agency and auto travel managers reveal that rising fuel prices are affecting Americans’ travel plans this summer. From one-on-one interactions with AAA members, 95 percent of AAA auto travel managers say that high gas prices will cause...
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