Leave work behind while on vacation
Leave work behind while on vacation — As summer heats up, more business travelers are veering off their regular schedules for some much-needed time off. Making the most of that time — whether you’re at home or on a leisure trip — means disconnecting from what’s going on at work. (CNN)
New Jersey budget crisis shuts down casinos and parks — As the New Jersey budget deadlock continued despite an unusual holiday session of the Legislature, Atlantic City’s 12 casinos and the state’s 42 parks shut down. The designated time for the shutdown was 8 a.m., but some of the casinos closed early, about 7:30 a.m. (The New York Times)
Tropical storm could form around Florida — A tropical storm could form around Florida over the next day or two, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. (Reuters)
Three arrested in hotel shooting — Toronto police have arrested three people in the drug deal that led to the shocking shooting of one man inside an upscale downtown hotel Monday night. (Toronto Star)
Spas: Not just for the rich and famous anymore — Spa experiences for a wider range of tastes and budgets are springing up all over the world, and weary Americans are taking note. (CNN)
The next web travel sites — Cendant’s $4.3 billion sale of its Travelport division to the Blackstone Group announced last week, could be yet another sign that the traditional online travel agencies aren’t the Internet survivors they once were. (GigaOM)
Cut car rental costs — Summertime is peak season for car rentals. Here are some tips to help you save money on your next drive. (New York Daily News)
Changes to airline cabin baggage limits — New regulations for cabin baggage come into force today for all airlines departing from the UK’s airports. (TimesOnline)
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