Posts Tagged "gas prices"

Cheaper gas not enough to boost summer driving

FILE – in this may 27, 2011 file photo, Costco customers fill up gas as others wait in line for gas at a Costco gas station in Santa Clara, Calif. Cheaper gas won?t be enough to spur many more road trips this summer. Americans are too worried about their jobs and the economy to feel relief. Economists and tourism experts…read more →

Slight uptick in summer travelers expected

NEW YORK — Cheaper gas won’t be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They’re still too worried about their jobs and the economy. Economists and tourism experts are expecting only a small uptick in summer travelers. Gas prices have been falling, but they’re still high enough to keep some Americans off the road. the job…read more →

2012 summer travel savings tips to hot spots like Florida, Hawaii, London

CLEVELAND – despite high gas prices and rising airfares, Americans are starting to plan their summer vacations. Triple a reports Orlando, Florida and Honolulu, Hawaii are two popular travel spots in 2012. Disney World and gorgeous beaches the main attractions at the tropical locations. Popular overseas destinations include Rome and London, perhaps due to the Olympics. If you’re looking on…read more →

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Published On: Mar 21 2012 06:35:14 PM EDT Websites help travelers compare costs of flying versus driving The recent warm spell has many gearing up for summer, and that means summer travel. Marissa Hockman is heading to Florida. “I would say to fly is cheaper than driving right now,” Hockman said. With gas prices creeping toward $4 a gallon, Hockman may be…read more →

Gas Prices: Obama Slams Republicans, Defends Energy Policy

Like us on Facebook 'Drill, Baby Drill' Won't Solve U.S. Energy Problem Obama said such single-minded focus on drilling won't be enough to curtail gas prices. “You know there are no quick fixes to this problem, and you know we can't just drill our way to lower prices.” Instead, the president advocated what he dubbed an “all of the above”…read more →

Low helium supply helps balloon prices soar

ORLANDO –  From goodbyes to births to declarations of affection, there’s pretty much a helium balloon for every occasion. “Every weekend I’m selling out of my helium rentals. nothing has changed in that aspect,”said Michelle Berardi, general manager of Party Market. But now experts say Earth could soon run out of its helium supply. Like oil and coal, helium is a limited natural…read more →

Credit Card Perks for Summer Vacations

ORLANDO, Fla. (Fox 35 WOFL) – most of us agree, summer is the best time to get away, but with a slow economy and rising costs, a lot of us are finding it difficult to take a vacation. Now you can put your credit cards to work, earning rewards to put towards that much-needed getaway. “I would love to go…read more →

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