/tags/vacation vacation en-US WLRN Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:39:41 GMT /news/2022-01-05/failing-the-disney-stress-test-how-to-be-heart-healthy-on-vacation Orlando is the number one tourist destination in the U.S., attracting 35 million visitors in 2020. That’s during a pandemic. This story is about an unofficial diagnosis some of those visitors will get while on vacation. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:39:41 GMT /news/2022-01-05/failing-the-disney-stress-test-how-to-be-heart-healthy-on-vacation Abe Aboraya /news/2021-05-24/floridians-are-eager-to-travel-to-europe-but-european-visitors-to-florida-will-have-to-wait Floridians are booking trips to Europe, after last week's announcement that tourists are being welcomed back by the European Union starting this summer. However, it could be a while before visitors from Europe and elsewhere return to the Sunshine State. Mon, 24 May 2021 09:45:24 GMT /news/2021-05-24/floridians-are-eager-to-travel-to-europe-but-european-visitors-to-florida-will-have-to-wait Bradley George /2018-08-20/vacation-days-piling-up-heres-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-short-vacation Americans forfeited about 200 million days of paid vacation leave last year. And many U.S. workers now take shorter, partial-week vacations. But even a mini-break can be good for your health. Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:57:00 GMT /2018-08-20/vacation-days-piling-up-heres-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-short-vacation Allison Aubrey /2018-07-03/heading-to-georgia-put-down-that-cell-phone-or-you-might-get-a-ticket A new law in Georgia will affect Floridians whose vacation plans include a drive north this summer. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 20:56:04 GMT /2018-07-03/heading-to-georgia-put-down-that-cell-phone-or-you-might-get-a-ticket Cyd Hoskinson /2018-03-16/camping-golf-tiki-bars-military-bases-are-vacation-spots-for-some-retirees Military retirees can camp, golf, and fish at hundreds of military bases. It costs less than civilian resorts, making the bases popular vacation spots... Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:25:00 GMT /2018-03-16/camping-golf-tiki-bars-military-bases-are-vacation-spots-for-some-retirees Bobbie O'Brien /education/2016-03-28/for-working-parents-spring-break-is-no-vacation Both Wanda Gomez’s sons thought the warm weather made it clear where they needed to spend a balmy afternoon last week.“They said, today’s a pool day, but… Mon, 28 Mar 2016 14:14:12 GMT /education/2016-03-28/for-working-parents-spring-break-is-no-vacation rowan moore gerety /2014-07-07/we-asked-you-answered-going-to-extremes-to-disconnect-on-vacation Giving up digital devices — even if for just a few hours or days — is a struggle. Whether it was to catch up on the news or peek in on the World Cup, NPR listeners found it tough to kick the habit. Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:29:00 GMT /2014-07-07/we-asked-you-answered-going-to-extremes-to-disconnect-on-vacation NPR Staff /show/topical-currents/2013-06-30/the-exploding-business-of-travel-tourism 07/01/13 - Monday’s Topical Currents looks at 21st Century tourism, and how it’s becoming the largest global business. In 2012, the number of tourists… Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:14:14 GMT /show/topical-currents/2013-06-30/the-exploding-business-of-travel-tourism Joseph Cooper