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vacation

[vey-key-shuhn, vuh-] / veɪˈkeɪ ʃən, və- /


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On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

He lives in Las Vegas now and uses it as a vacation spot and potential emergency shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Travel analysts say many Americans are adapting by becoming more strategic about when and how they travel — embracing shorter trips, off-peak scheduling, and budget-conscious planning as economic uncertainty continues shaping vacation decisions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Roads will carry the overwhelming majority of Memorial Day travelers, so expect heavier traffic near major cities, beaches, lakes, parks, and other vacation destinations.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Except now it’s on a postcard sent from a vacation destination I’ve only seen on Instagram.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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