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Number of Americans Taking Vacation Hit a Low Point

A 2011 poll conducted by Marist found that only 45 percent of respondents plan to take a vacation this summer. That’s the lowest number in the survey’s 11 year history. And only 35 percent of those who are planning getaways will be taking longer trips, as opposed to weekend jaunts.  Why  aren’t  more Americans taking vacations? And how […]

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