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July 7, 2008
Saving money for the fun stuff (Sweetwater Reporter)
Going on vacation has become more expensive for families in the last few years, especially for those who drive due to the rising gas prices.
Things to do in the Midlands (The State)
AUDITIONS COLUMBIA CHORAL SOCIETY: Auditions will be held 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11 and 5:45-6:45 p.m. Aug. 18 at the First Baptist Church choral room, 1306 Hampton St. (803) 933-9060; www.columbiachoralsociety.org ARTS “A TOAST TO TOWNâ€: 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 1012 Sumter St. Featuring the Dick Goodwin Quintet. Adults, $18; seniors/military/college students, $15; 17 and younger, …
Unrewarding Travel Rewards Programs (Investopedia)
We’ve all gotten letters in the mail touting some new travel rewards program. Sometimes they come from a credit card company or directly from a major airline. But are these reward programs truly rewarding? Read on to find out.
The Secret to Getting Highly Discounted Cruise Tickets (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - The luxury, the excitement, the open sea … a cruise can be the perfect vacation. Whether a first-timer, or a seasoned veteran, there are a variety of cruise destination and tailored options that can make the trip perfect for you. But what could make a cruise even better?
Impressed cruise firm offers more holidays to selfless community volunteers (The New Zealand Herald)
They have surfaced in surprising places, doing selfless work without seeking reward.
For vacation, I’m on board with a cruise (The Herald-Mail)
Every time I flip through the channels and either “Titanic” or “The Poseidon Adventure” is on, I stop and watch what can happen when a cruise goes bad. Around Thanksgiving though, I’m going to have to bypass watching Kate Winslet and Ernest Borgnine for a few days.
Market overview: FTSE 100 up 74 (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
1525: Footsie has climbed higher still, with transportation stocks now appearing among the biggest gainers helped by the lower oil price. British Airways and the cruise operator Carnival were boosted by the price of a barrel of crude oil fell close to $140 after Iran signalled confidence in talks over its nuclear programme. Oil producer Cairn Energy is among the heaviest fallers. Marks and …
Carnival and Seabourn veer from tradition with ship namings (USA Today)
This item was written by Johanna Jainchill, who covers cruising for Travel Weekly. Jainchill is serving as Guest Editor of The Cruise Log this week while USA TODAY Cruise Editor Gene Sloan is on vacation. Carnival Cruise Lines and Seabourn…
Luau sunset cruise sets sail Saturday (Island Packet)
A Lowcountry Luau Sunset Cruise will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at The Spirit of Harbour Town in Sea Pines. Cost is $75, which includes hors d’ouevres, beer and wine. All proceeds benefit Hilton Head Heroes. For more information, call 843-682-8105.