What are some unexpected vacation home expenses?
Q. I am thinking about a vacation home about 3 hours from my home. Do I have to get a caretaker? Also what are some unexpected vacation home expenses?
Asked by Just a girl! - Mon Dec 28 00:56:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have two houses one is a vacation home. I have a groundskeeper for my rental and a cartaker for the vacation home. He makes sure pipes don't freeze in the winter and he does the general winter close down. He snow plows in winter and mows in the summer. He checks for leaks and frozen pipes and things going awry. He moves a car in and out of the drive to make it look like we come and go and he leaves varying lights on to mix it up and give the impression you never know when we are there. Also I have a complete inventory of the contents in the event of an emergency. Also you can notify the local police/ state troopers/ law enforcement to let them know it is empty and they keep an eye too. good luck
Answered by liza doolittle - Mon Dec 28 01:09:02 2009

What is the best vacation for me and my girlfriend?
Q. I am 20 and he is 19 and we have been together for 3 years now. So I want to surprise her with a vacation this summer in 2011 but i really don't have any idea what are good vacations for us. I have thought of a cruise because she has never been on one and its pretty easy and cheap. Help me please!
Asked by Eaglesfan19 - Sat Sep 18 11:47:59 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Vacations are great but the more complicated they are the more stresses a couple tend to have. You don't need that. You have the best idea, A Cruise will do. They do all the work and you'll have comfortable quarters with on ship activities and ports of call. The best cruises in my humble opinion is the less ports the better the cruise. So choose carefully. Enjoy your time and relax. It will give you and your girl needed time to unwind and even get to know each other more. That's a good thing. Have a good one
Answered by redleg - Sat Sep 18 12:45:47 2010

What are some good vacation rental sites for booking a vacation property?
Q. My wife and I just retired and are planning a U.S. vacation tour. We are wanting to know the best way to book vacation rentals throughout our journey. We haven't picked any states to travel to yet, but would like to visit most if not all of them. In the past we have used KeyVacationRentals.com, but just wanted to see what others are out there. We also would like to only book from vacation rental site. Thanks for your suggestions!
Asked by Dividend Mentor - Sat Jul 18 02:04:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I've been using Owner Direct Vacation Rentals for several years now, and I've always had a great experience both in finding the perfect place(s) to stay, and with their customer service reps... they're the greatest! I'd have a look around at Owner Direct Vacation Rentals and just start picking places along your route. It sounds like a great way to plan a vacation! I've actually done that myself, on a smaller level, with just two different places lined up one after the other, and it was just great. It's so much nicer arriving at a vacation home, than it is arriving at a hotel... so much more relaxing. Hope this helps!
Answered by MAcsSNAcs - Mon Jul 20 12:38:43 2009

What vacation recommendations can you make for New Orleans after Katrina?
Q. We want to travel there with our 16 year old son, but we do not know if it is still a good vacation spot, especially for a teenager. I'd love to hear about your recent travel adventures.
Asked by marleyfu - Wed Feb 18 13:41:18 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Things to do in New Orleans: Mardi Gras and the Jazz Festival are world famous events, but New Orleans hosts many festivals and celebrations throughout the year: www.nola.com/festivals The Saint Charles Streetcar is the oldest continuously operating street railway in the world and is a "tourist attraction" in its own right. It is part of the public transit system, as are the Canal Street and Riverfront streetcar lines: www.norta.com There is always music, but the bands change: Go to www.bestofneworleans.com and click on Music then Listings or to www.offbeat.com and click on Listings, then Music. Note that music clubs often advertise "No Cover", meaning there is no charge for entering. However, clubs with "No [cont.]
Answered by NOLA guy - Thu Feb 19 01:32:39 2009

Where should a go on vacation when I get back from deployment?
Q. I'm deployed in Afghanistan at the moment. I just got back from my mid-tour leave in Las Vegas and now I'm planning for my vacation I am going to take when I get back, sometime in the January-March timeframe. Here's what I am looking for: I want to go somewhere warm, somewhere RELAXING. I am not looking to hit up a new club every night or anything like that. I am in to just unwinding, taking in scenery, being somewhere I've never bee, somewhere unique, etc. Price isn't going to be a huge issue, but I am not looking to spend more than $5000 on a week long vacation. It can be anywhere in the world, I just want something new/fun/relaxing. Any ideas?
Asked by miss impulsive - Tue Jul 10 16:46:58 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Find an out of the way Caribbean Island. Don't do the touristy ST Croix, hit somewhere like St. Johns island. It is fairly inexpensive to stay there and you can take a ferry to other places like St Thomas and St Martin to party and shop.
Answered by bmcbrewer - Tue Jul 10 17:00:28 2007

How do you choose a vacation destination?
Q. I would like to plan for a little vacation in 2008. And there are so many places. I think 1 week would be enough. Anybody would like to share their vacation experience? Where did you go? What did you do, etc. It's for me and maybe a friend or mom. I'm in my late 20's, but I'm not planning on doing anything adventurous. I just need a little getaway. Feel free to edit your answers. I will keep checking. Thanks.
Asked by Smarties - Sun Nov 11 01:35:33 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a very vague question, but I'll do my best to help you. First & foremost is cost. Are you on a strict budget? Do you want some place warm or cold? Are you a beach nut or a snow skier? Because it would take a novel to answer your question accurately and to it's fullest possible extent, I will focus on a place that would probably suit you best considering the weak dollar. First of all, if you would like to stretch your dollar as far as it will go and have a wonderful time (and by the way, I have no idea how old you are which could also affect this response) plus guarantee warm weather even in the winter then I would suggest Mexico. Almost any of the popular destinations is fine. Cancun is a lot of fun as is Puerto Vallarta.… [cont.]
Answered by krute - Sun Nov 11 02:10:22 2007

vacation....?
Q. i go to penn state and i am doing a project about how we do not have enough vacation time in this country. we only have about 3 weeks of vacation compared to australia's 6 and italy's 7.8. what can i do to change it? is it a business thing, a state thing, or an individual business thing. help me. please
Asked by Jess - Wed Mar 26 13:01:48 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need research this topic a little bit more. We Americans are workaholics. We don't even use the vacation time we have available. I work in HR and the statistics are frightening in regards to how little time we actually take off work compared to other countries. I don't think it's a question of companies offering more vacation time, it's an issue of workers actually taking off. Most people I know have their laptop and Blackberry wherever they go, so people never really "leave the office" when the office goes with them. It would be an individual company decision to offer how ever many vacation days they choose to offer, however most companies that I know of aren't offering more than 4 - 5 weeks. Some union companies… [cont.]
Answered by Missiles - Wed Mar 26 13:12:55 2008

Can a previous employer collect an overpayment of vacation hours 6 months after leaving the company?
Q. My husband and I took a 3 week vacation this past summer. Prior to leaving on our trip he sent in his letter of resignation, upon our return he would be accepting another job at a different company. His last paycheck from his previous employer was basically ALL his vacation pay... So, NOW, 6 months later he just received an email informing him that they, by mistake, made an overpayment of vacation hours and they are asking us to repay a fairly large sum of money. Do they have any legal recourse?
Asked by Jenni'lynn - Fri Jan 11 01:06:03 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Disclaimer: although i am a lawyer, i am a criminal lawyer and this is totally not my cup of tea. But I did some research into the relevant case law and statutory authority on point and this is what I came up with: The claim against your husband would be for unjust enrichment. The question is whether he received something that he did not earn. Under CA state labor laws, vacation time VESTED is the same as wages and pursuant to labor code section 221: The law says: No taking back wages earned and paid: "It shall be unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages theretofore paid by said employer to said employee." A Lab.C. A 221A Wages are defined broadly to include "all amounts… [cont.]
Answered by DW - Fri Jan 11 17:20:01 2008

What are good vacation spots in the Dominican Republic?
Q. I am planning a vacation towards the end of june and I would like to go to the Dominican. I am looking for good places to go. Sites would be appreciated.
Asked by kr0n - Sun Apr 19 18:52:08 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Man the answers you got were terrible. Go to Luperon, Punta Rucia, Sosua, Cabarete Cabrera, Las Terenas, Samana, Jarabacoa, Costanza, Bayahibi, La Romana, Santo Domingo. Heck I could go on and on but don't go to Punta Cana unless you like boring all inclusives in a town that doesn't have a town nor any culture whatsoever. So if you want to go to an all inclusive and not leave the property because they tell you the country is dangerous so they can sell you there cheesy overprice tours go right ahead. If you want to experience the most beautiful country/Island I have ever seen take my advice. I listed beach, mountain and inbetween places that beat the hell out of Punta Cana. Enjoy this beautiful place and experience it. No need to… [cont.]
Answered by jazzpaging - Mon Apr 20 19:17:29 2009

What is the best vacation for a group of women?
Q. We are planning an all women vacation, me and my 4 friends are going. The husbands is taking care of the kids. We live in Baltimore, MD, I like to go to a destination that is at least 1-5 hours drive, we don't like flying. We don't like to go more than far. So what is the best vacation for my women's group.
Asked by Jewel - Wed Jul 2 16:13:59 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I swear, If you don't go to NY and get on a cruise ship you will have missed out on a vacation to remember!!! With all the girls too? I just took my first cruise for my 40th birthday. My best friend and I went for a week to the Western Caribbean. It was the first time we have been able to have fun since her son was born 15 years ago. We laughed, cried, danced, laughed and ate! When I got back to port and I called my family to tell them I was back, no one could hear me because I lost my voice from all of the fun. My ears hurt from laughing so much. I would have NEVER thought a cruise would be that much fun NEVER!!! It hurts to even think about it, because I am dying to book another one. For the money you cannot beat it! We went on… [cont.]
Answered by nil8_360 - Wed Jul 2 17:04:03 2008

What is your favorite vacation spot in the united states?
Q. I live in the midwest.Don't want to spend too much money on a vacation, but I'd like a nice one. Thanks. Oh and this is a family vacation, not a party-hard spring break type of thing.
Asked by Zanzibar - Tue Feb 10 12:32:25 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. montana is pretty gorgeous...but me and my family rented a little house on a lake for a week in colorado and that was awesomeee we rode horses through the pass in the mountains and canoed and there were beavers and the food was good ...ooo but go in summer definitely.
Answered by bubby23 - Tue Feb 10 12:37:16 2009

What is a good website to find vacation destinations / vacation packages in the British Virgin Islands?
Q. My boyfriend and I want to plan a romantic getaway (maybe a honeymoon) in the British Virgin Islands. All of the websites I have been to so far don't seem to be legitimate, and I have heard of nightmare scenarios like vacation scams. I don't want that to happen to me. My question is... Is there a website with a good reputation that can help us plan our dream vacation in the British Virgin Islands?
Asked by L - Thu Apr 16 20:03:09 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wonder where you're coming from. If you're from U.K., you can consider Newmont Travel as my 'mother-in-law' uses: Or Opodo that one of my few friends there used recently: If you're from the U.S., I recommend Apple Vacations and here's a link direct to British Virgin vacations with them: If from Canada, I recommend RedTag and a few others such as FareStore, Target Vacations and FlightNetwork: hope this helps.
Answered by Please delete me - Mon Apr 20 16:00:51 2009

How does Paid Vacation work for Salary workers?
Q. When a company lists the total compensation for a job they often list paid vacation as a dollar amount. Say your a salary worker and getting $800/wk, and the paid vacation is listed around $6000/yr. How can you earn $6000/yr for vacation if your salary and get the same pay each week regardless? Am I missing something? Do you actually get paid "more" while on vacation?
Asked by rwingace - Thu Mar 5 22:53:10 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you make 800/week and get 6000 in vacation pay, you must get 7.5 weeks of vacation...sounds like a good deal!
Answered by robrobiii - Fri Mar 6 08:35:14 2009

How much vacation do teachers get per year? Do teachers work on holidays while the kids are home?
Q. I imagine they get as many days of vacation as there are days between the end of a school year and the start of the next? I'm asking because I'm doing some career exploration.
Asked by Jason - Thu Dec 18 11:22:22 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am a teacher in the state of TN. In our city, we are on 9 weeks. We get a week's vacation for Fall Break; we'll be out on the 19th through Jan 5th for Winter Break. We'll have another one in the Spring - one week and then summer. I usually teach through the summer. Summer school starts at 7:30 am and ends at 12:00. I still have time to do what I want to do. Summer school lasts through early July and I have about 6 weeks before school starts again. I find that enough time for me to get rested. In addition, we have our sick and personal days.
Answered by THE SINGER - Thu Dec 18 14:48:29 2008

What is a good cheap tropical vacation for a couple on a baby moon?
Q. I want to take a nice tropical vacation with my boyfriend in August. My due date is October 2nd so I want my "last" vacation to be a good one. We've been thinking about Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Tahiti and Phuket (but I hear that Phuket is really expensive).
Asked by ~*Mommy2Be on 10-02-10*~ - Thu Mar 18 21:13:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Kerala, located on the Southwestern tip of India, popularly known as Goda s Own country will be a good choice for your tropical vacation. Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.. Kerala is a land of great natural beauty and awe inspiring scenic backgrounds. It is believed to be a gift of the Arabian Sea. With its long coastline, scenic backwaters, exotic beaches, verdant hill stations, wonderful waterfalls, lovely lakes, exotic wildlife sanctuaries, tea & coffee estates, rubber & spice plantations, rich flora & fauna, historical monuments, terrific temples, rich culture & tradition, traditional villages, modern towns and friendly… [cont.]
Answered by RoyalNavigators.com - Thu Mar 18 21:51:39 2010

Where is the best vacation spot to travel to in October?
Q. My long time boyfriend and I are planning on going on our first vacation together. I will be 19 by the time of the trip and he will be 20. Since both our birthdays are in October, we decided to go on a vacation together. I was just wondering where the best vacation spot would be, weather-wise, and a good environment for a young couple. Also, we would be leaving from Toronto Pearson Airport.
Asked by SweetestSin13 - Fri May 15 20:38:09 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's pretty nice here in Italy in October and not so crowded as the summer months. There are a lot of good festivals in Italy then including the Eurochocolate Festival in Perugia - the first Sunday features a contest of professional sculptors creating works of art from big blocks of chocolate, the shavings go to the crowd, the Duck Festival in San Miniato in Tuscany (the duck races are unique), Bardolino Wine Festival on Garda Lake, the Rice Festival in Isola della Scala just south of Verona, the Bologna City of Food festival, the Verdi festival in Parma, and many others. Of course, all the usual tourist attractions are available too.
Answered by conley39 - Sat May 16 04:49:53 2009

What is the best vacation spot in Hawaii for a one week get-away?
Q. I need to know the best vacation spots in Hawaii because I'm planning to go there with my hubby. Do you have any ideas that would be perfect for a one-week vacation? I hope that you could give me some of the cheapest places there. If you could also tell me of the possible fees needed for our stay that would be great. Thanks.
Asked by Chipaps - Wed Apr 21 19:28:54 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Good choice on choosing Hawaii as your next vacation destination, you won't be disappointed! My fiance and I booked a week long trip for next month, hotel and airfare for 2 cost $1208-$200(coupon code-ent200, for a 7 night stay in Hawaii) on orbitz.com, we paid $1008! Our hotel is located 2 blocks from Waikiki beach and includes complimentary breakfast! Oahu is a great island because it's gorgeous, there's sooo much to do for inexpensive, you have the mountains, you have the ocean, and you have a huge city, but you also have many secluded spots, and world class shopping!! We have 7 days to enjoy the best Oahu has to offer, that's why we bought Go Oahu Cards, good for 3,5,7 consecutive days and includes admission to over 30 attractions all… [cont.]
Answered by Katie Rose - Wed Apr 21 20:14:04 2010

Does anyone know a vacation website where I can find an all inclusive trip to Italy?
Q. Rome specifically, but some sort of tour would be okay as well. I am not planning right away, but would love to look through some all inclusive vacations. I have already looked on some of the major travel sites (travelocity, orbitz, yahoo travel) and didn't find any vacation packages. Please and thank you!
Asked by averyanne77 - Tue Dec 26 11:47:11 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I booked mine through roadtoitaly.com Check them out, perhaps you'll find what you're looking for there. They have custom options. I booked a tour for 2 weeks around northern part of Italy and it included land and air fare - portorage, taxes, airport transfers, etc. Made my trip hassle free and easy. They have great tours such as Cosmos, Globus, and Tafalgar. If you scroll down, you'll find more European tours. You can have something very intense or something light in terms of constantly walking and looking. But they are tours. If you want a vacation - as in rest time - this is probably not it. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
Answered by kaolithls - Tue Dec 26 13:15:13 2006

What are some great tips on taking a vacation in your living room?
Q. I need a vacation but can't go far. I thought I would have a vacation in my living room? What would be some great tips to having a fantastic time on my vacation?
Asked by JayJay - Thu Feb 19 22:49:30 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It must be a slow day in the J.J. household today. But to answer another of your fabulously funny questions, I will give it my best shot. Go out in the garage, climb up into the attic and get out all the seldom used camping equipment. Then, after you have removed all the camping stuff, take into the living room and set up the tent with your sleeping bags, etc. You may have to go outside to find enough rocks to build your fire pit, but place it near the tent so you will not get cold during the night. Go to your local convenience store and pick up enough wood to last through the night. Then return home, turn your air conditioner down to 60 degrees. When your husband comes home, you can have a nice roaring fire going, with a cup of hot… [cont.]
Answered by KingAndrew - Fri Feb 20 07:54:56 2009

What is the best website to book a vacation through?
Q. good website to book spring break vacation for next year. what website has good deals for vacation packages? also when is the best time to book a vacation for spring break? in the fall? just planning ahead a little. thanks!
Asked by sdog - Sun Feb 13 16:06:21 2011 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments