Sep 1st, 2009 at 11:30AM: Back in June, maybe getting away for Labor Day weekend just didn't seem possible. Maybe there were too many looming commitments or perhaps money seemed too tight. But now your time has been freed up and you're seeing all the low-priced flights and deals available for Labor Day. You're ready to get out of town and three days just isn't enough. But the odds of your boss granting you an extra day off ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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How to get out of work and make the most of your Labor Day weekend
Sep 1st, 2009 at 11:30AM: Back in June, maybe getting away for Labor Day weekend just didn't seem possible. Maybe there were too many looming commitments or perhaps money seemed too tight. But now your time has been freed up and you're seeing all the low-priced flights and deals available for Labor Day. You're ready to get out of town and three days just isn't enough. But the odds of your boss granting you an extra day off ...Gadling's Guide to Labor Day 2009
Sep 1st, 2009 at 11:00AM: It's the end of August and Labor Day is right around the corner. Have you got plans yet? There's no doubt that the travel landscape is completely different from this time last year. Families are tightening the belt, savings accounts are saturating and unemployment is high. But the travel industry is still out there, and now more than ever they want your tourist dollar. To that end, the savvy ...San Francisco's Bay Bridge closed over Labor Day weekend
Aug 27th, 2009 at 1:30PM: I almost didn't register it the first time I saw it. The sign on the freeway said "Bay Bridge will be closed 9/3–8." I figured that they couldn't really mean Labor Day weekend--a holiday weekend when everybody's driving somewhere. But it's true. Take note, visitors of San Francisco this Labor Day weekend: plan ahead to avoid the Bay Bridge! The closure starts Thursday, September 3rd at ...Top 5 Ways to Avoid Labor Day Vacation Hassle
Aug 27th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Labor Day can be a godsend after a long summer of work. It's hard to enjoy the beautiful warm weather when you have to be at work every Monday morning. Labor Day is not only a day off for most of us, but it's also our last chance to really get out there and enjoy the healing and calming rays of the sun (in moderation of course) before fall starts to kick in. Some might say it's the finest of the ...Labor Day - How to celebrate if you are abroad
Aug 26th, 2009 at 12:00PM: It's coming up September 7th and you don't want to miss it: Labor Day. Labor Day is our day to celebrate the strength of our labor and trade organizations, and in this economy, they can use all the bolstering and celebration we've got. Also, for Americans, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer -- and for some, the end of wearing white. (I just try not to wear white shoes after Labor Day. The rest ...How to host a multi-cultural Labor Day barbecue
Aug 25th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Labor Day is a quintessential American holiday. It's a day to honor the workers, spend time with friends and family, and traditionally, to enjoy one last blow-out backyard barbecue before the cold weather sets in. Burgers, beers, and the all-American apple pie may be the staples, but since America is such a melting pot, why not honor that with a more international array of food and drink? Whether ...Drag out summer after Labor Day: 12 ideas
Aug 25th, 2009 at 10:30AM: So what if it's almost the end of August, kids are heading back to school in droves, and Labor Day is almost here?
There are ways to drag out that summer feeling with easy-going, inexpensive travel. Pick places that you haven't been to before to heighten a sense of adventure -- something that summers are made for.
Here are 12 ideas to get you started into dragging out summer--at least until the ...Airlines roll out last-minute sales for Labor Day
Aug 24th, 2009 at 2:30PM: There are just two weeks left until Labor Day, but it's not too late to plan a getaway for the holiday weekend. In fact, waiting until now to book your trip might even save you money with some of the great last-minute deals that are available.
American Airlines Flights American Airlines has several destinations on sale for Labor Day. Buy your tickets to Belize by August 28th and travel Monday ...Favorable fares may be coming to a close
Jun 29th, 2009 at 12:00PM: In past years, Memorial Day signaled the end of sweetheart flight prices. This year, a sinking economy stretched the deals a bit longer, but experts say the good times may be coming to a close. Remember the problems last summer, with higher prices blamed on jet fuel? Well, we could see the cost of oil work the same dismal magic this summer.
Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com, cites recent fare ...Labor Day themed sculptures: Hammering Man in Seattle and beyond
Sep 1st, 2008 at 11:40AM: Outside the Seattle Museum of Art is a kinetic sculpture called Hammering Man. The man who lifts and lowers his hammer four times per minute is one of several Hammering Man sculptures by artist Jonathan Borofsky.
Through his Hammering Man statues, Borofsky's aim is to pay tribute to the workers of the world, as well as, indicate that the world is linked together through our labors. The sculptures ...Staying Home for Labor Day
Aug 26th, 2008 at 11:30AM: After reminding themselves that three-and-a-half dollars is still a lot to pay for a gallon of gas, many Americans have decided to stay near home instead of hitting the road during the Labor Day holiday. The staying at HQ thing is nothing new. The number of people on the road was significantly down during both Memorial Day and July 4th. AAA did the math and predicted a 1% drop in auto travel over ...Labor Day Traffic: How to Avoid Traffic Jams, Speeding Tickets, and More!
Aug 29th, 2007 at 8:30AM: "Holiday weekend" and "traffic" go together like tequila shots and hangovers – if you're enjoying the former, you'll likely get of taste of the latter. While I can't promise hangover-free margaritas, I can offer you a couple of ibuprofen for the next morning – and a few tips to save you a travel headache as well. Traffic Jams: When trying to avoid Labor Day traffic, a little planning ...Last Minute Labor Day Ideas
Aug 14th, 2006 at 1:03PM: Say bye-bye to bargains and get ready to dig down in your pockets if you're planning a last minute getaway for Labor Day. Shouldn't have waited so late, but hey some one out there is looking out for procrastinators and it just happens to be the NY Times. Go figure. They make it no secret that the deals will be few, but the determined can still find a cool not-so-pricey destination to spend the ...
