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What Bothers You On Road Trips? [SURVEY]

Ken Dillon — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:44:25 +0000

It’s the time of year we often yell out “ROAD TRIP” and pile everyone in the car for some fun…somewhere. It’s designed to be a nice getaway, a stress reliever of sorts, but for some it only creates more problems. What chaps your hide when it comes to road trippin’? According to a new survey, [...]

Road Trip Survey

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:42:29 +0000

Road trips are designed to be a nice getaway, a stress reliever of sorts, but for some it only creates more problems. What chaps your hide when it comes to road trippin'?

Win a Branson Weekend Adventure

Sam Schleicher — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:17:39 +0000

We’re hooking you up with an adventurous weekend in Branson, including a two-night hotel stay, zipline tour and tickets to two Branson shows of your choice! You’ll receive hotel vouchers for two nights at the Plantation Inn, two tour vouchers at Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours, as well as a pair of tickets to two [...]

Vacations: To Take The Kids or To Not Take The Kids [POLL]

Bruce — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:40:31 +0000

When I think about my childhood and the vacations we went on, I wonder if my parents were gluttons for punishment. My father, the high school math teacher, and my mother would put me, my brother and my sister in the back seat of the car and start the drive. It was almost always to Clearwater, Florida to visit my grandparents.

10 Fun and Romantic Fall Getaways

Carl Pettit — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:00:53 +0000

We tend to associate the end of summer and the arrival of fall with going back to school or getting back to work, as the vacation season is over. But that doesn’t have to be the case. The northern hemisphere contains some pretty remarkable fall destinations, perfect for weekend adventures or even weeklong getaways. Sure, [...]

Summer Vacation Travel

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:02:54 +0000

Did you hit the road for vacation this year? We want to know how far you traveled for your Summer vacation. take our poll and you'll get a cool 500 points!

Complete the Sentence: Vacation Destinations

Bruce — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:00:26 +0000

With summer in full swing, the subject of vacation destinations came up over the weekend. Of course, there is the usual discussion of where people are going. Then comes the talk of places everyone WANTS to see someday. Some were more exotic than others. I’ve always wanted to visit Italy. My grandfather immigrated to this [...]

Vacation Time Is Here! Who Will You Miss on Vacation? [POLL]

Bruce — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:20:16 +0000

Everyone looks forward to taking a vacation. The chance to get away from the routine of our daily lives and experience something new. The opportunity to decompress for a few days. Then it happens. A few days in, we get a little homesick. Maybe we'll wonder what our friends are up to or picture our pets in the kennel. Which leads me to the question:

Vacationing Close to Home

Doug — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:38 +0000

There are a lot of events going on this weekend. This weekend the Mid Mo Outlaws travel to Council Bluffs, Iowa to take on the newly renamed Council Bluffs in what is one of the great rivalries of the American Professional Football League. So Denny and I are hitting the road with them, and we’re looking forward to it. While we realize there is a football game, I highly recommend a trip to this area if you get the chance.

Are You Planning to Go on Vacation This Summer? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:40 +0000

High gas prices and a soft economy have many in the travel industry fearing that Americans are going to ditch the traditional summer vacation this year. But is that really the case? A Harris Interactive poll of 2,199 US adults suggests these worries may be overblown. According to the survey, 87% of Americans are planning to [...]