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Tag >> Staycation

Will everyplace look alike?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Travel Arrangements, Tourism, Staycation, Social Responsibility on Jul 14, 2008

 

  This story and the accompanying photos  in USAToday on line today made me so sad. 

As I look around North America and then to other countries, I am saddened to see how alike they are becoming with any vestige of what once was.  

I remember when Seattle, WA, tore down all the small businesses across from the Sheraton and put up a building and mall that could be in any city.  It made me sad.  

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"Staycations": sign me up!

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Travel costs, Staycation on May 25, 2008

I've long advocated that industry associations (MPI, PCMA, ASAE, etc.) that sponsor auctions to raise money for their foundations should offer, in addition to the wonderful stays at hotels and resorts, a package of staying home.

These packages would include housecleaning services, other personal services like manicure and pedicure and massage - all in the comfort of your home if you so desired,

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