Boycott the Staycation Ultimate Giveaway: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg LogoWilliamsburg, VA is the first REAL vacation this Traveling Mama ever experienced. My brother was too young to go, so I had my parents all to myself as I experienced Colonial Williamsburg with its living history. In fact, I still have the Martha Washington rag doll I begged my parents for and I recall sleeping many nights in my Colonial mop cap that I refused to part with. So, I am very excited to announce our Ultimate Boycott the Staycation Giveaway. The folks at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Embassy Suites really want to help a lucky reader and family spend some quality time AWAY from home.

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is a European-themed park bursting with adventure at every turn. Busch Gardens took roller coaster design to bold new heights in 2007 with the debut of the world’s tallest and first floorless dive coaster, Griffon. Situated on 100 action-packed acres, Busch Gardens boasts more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, ten main stage shows, a wide variety of award-winning cuisine and world-class shops. With something amazing around every corner, your family will come together like never before.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Roller CoasterWith this great giveaway, you can experience Howl-o-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or with a few dollars more, the entire family can enjoy. Don’t be scared to bring the entire family during this fun time at Busch Gardens. The official Howl-O-Scream site rates rides and events for families so you’ll know if something might be too scary for the littlest ones.

Double Suite at Embassy Suites WilliamsburgThe whole family will enjoy two nights at Embassy Suites Williamsburg, one of the area’s premier lodging choices for families or couples. Their extra large rooms provide plenty of space for all members of the clan.

So, what’s the big giveaway?

  • 2 Season Passes to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  • 2 $25 Exxon Mobile Cards
  • 2 Busch Gardens Tee Shirts
  • 2 Water Country USA Visors
  • 2 Nights Lodging at Embassy Suites Williamsburg (must be redeemed by Oct. 31, 2008)

Isn’t that an awesome giveaway? So, what do you have to do to win? Just leave a comment on this post telling us how you’ve Boycotted the Staycation so far this summer. As Traveling Mamas, we’ve been doing our best to Boycott the Staycation by visiting Florida, California, Puerto Vallarta, The Grand Canyon, and of course Hawaii, just to name a few places. So, leave a comment and make some plans to enjoy Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Maybe you can even visit Colonial Williamsburg and bring home a mop cap. The park’s annual festival of fright begins Sept. 19 and runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 26.

For more information or for planning purposes go to VisitWilliamsburg.com, BuschGardens Williamsburg Official Site, and Embassy Suites Williamsburg Official Site.

Eligible entries are for US Residents only. Immediate family members of Traveling Mamas are ineligible for this contest. Leave a comment on this post, with up to one entry per calendar day, per email address. Contest ends midnight August 26, 2008. Winner will be announced on Winning Wednesday, August 27.

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August 14, 2008 | Filed Under Adventure Travel, Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic Getaways 

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175 Responses to “Boycott the Staycation Ultimate Giveaway: Busch Gardens Williamsburg”

  1. Sarah Parkin says:
    August 14, 2008 at

    I have traveled this summer to the Jersey Shore, Door County, and Oxnard. I have several more trips planned this year. I guess it can safely be said that I am boycotting the Staycation.

  2. Chad says:
    August 14, 2008 at

    I went with my sister and mother (a real traveling mama!) to Montreal and Maine. Family time always goes better when there are new things to do and places to see…

  3. Amy @ The Q Family says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    We went on the cruise in May to Mexico, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. And we plan a weekend trip to Chattanooga during Labor day. And I’m cooking up another plan to a cabin in Gatlinburg. Also I would love to fit in another trip to a beach somewhere near Atlanta.. So it might be Destine or the East Coast. :)

  4. FMA says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    I have visited Colonial Williamsburg, and I love it! It’s the world’s largest outdoor museum, and it so exciting to see where Jefferson, Lafayette, Washington, and others, have walked and worked.

    This is such a fabulous opportunity!!

  5. Lindsey says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    I have never been to Colonial Williamsburg, but it is definitely my number one US destination! This summer we went to Paris, London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. I LOVE living history, and Colonial Williamsburg (and the entire New England area, lol) are amazing places for that!

  6. Joe says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    I’m boycotting the staycation by heading to Canada for a break this year.

  7. Nanette Olson says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    We boycotted staycation by flying to Portland, Oregon this summer. We went to Canon Beach and had a great time.

  8. SANDY says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    Haha..we have not had any vacation this summer-unless you count camping in the backyard so far.. we are getting ready to go to Va this Oct for a wedding- what a great bonus if we won and I have never been to the East coast—oops I lie- went to NYC but other than that nothing

  9. valerie mabrey says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    We went to Alabama to visit my mom and may head somewhere else in December.

  10. Margaret Smith says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    Thank you for this giveaway. We’ve traveled to Pennsylvania, The Jersey Shore, Maryland and Washington DC so far this summer. Would love to go to Williamsburg too. Thanks again for this great giveaway.

  11. reine says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    I’m boycotting the staycation by planning a vacation more ahead of time than usual!

  12. Debra says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    I’ll admit that we haven’t traveled much this summer because we had a baby in the middle of it (July 20) but we did drive up to New Hampshire from NYC once and will be doing so again later this month. We’d actually been planning to travel overseas in July prior to finding out we had a baby on the way, so we had to put that off, but will definitely be traveling again this fall. We are a traveling family (our 11-year-old has already visited four continents and 40 out of 50 states) and we make a lot of other sacrifices to make sure family vacations remain a priority. It helps that we don’t own a car, so we’re not as hard hit on the fuel expenses as some others are (though we feel it in food and elsewhere in our budget).

  13. R Hicks says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    We just got back from Myrtle Beach. Planning on DC for Sept. To heck with the stay vacation

  14. Mitchell H says:
    August 15, 2008 at

    I have been to California twice!!

  15. SANDRA GUS says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    went to orlando then ny and nh

  16. Maxine says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    Used all my frequent flyer points to book a trip; just in case the Airlines do something weird with the points.

  17. Donna says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    This year, our vacations are closer to home, but not at home. we have been to the Jersey Shore, and took the kids on their first camping trip to Jellystone. I’d love to win this to top off the summer!

  18. susan bowman says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    We took our grandson to Black Hills, SD

  19. Sydney says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    This would be fabulous! What a way to start out our school year!

  20. Liz G. says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    I am totally boycotting the staycation! I went to Greece a couple of months ago, went to Williamsburg last week, and am currently planning trips to Florida (inlaws) and California (Patriots away game). This is the best time to vacation because there are so many deals! I actually can’t wait to go back to Williamsburg because I loved it– it was one of the best vacations!

  21. Mark McLemore says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    There are still good deals out there to some destinations, especially if you book early. My Vegas trip in May was wonderful and I didn’t feel guilty a bit.

  22. Kimberly Cook says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    Gas prices won’t get me down!

  23. Margaret Smith says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    What a fantastic giveaway.
    We boycotting the staycation by traveling so far to: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey Shore, and Washington DC. We’re planning on going to Conneticut in the next couple of weeks and maybe Philadelphia.
    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Would love to bring the family to Williamsburg. Never been there before. Thanks.

  24. ANGELA SWINSON says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    We have been to DisneyWorld twice! We took the kids in April and took an adult trip with friends in June. It was great!

  25. Amber S. says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    I haven’t traveled yet this summer and probably won’t. Hubby is overseas right now, but we will be going to visit his family in Ohio this fall. So I guess I’ll be boycotting the staycation then!
    mommyof3inva(at)yahoo(dot)com

  26. Kelly R. says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    I have made an effort to get out of town as often as possible, if only for a night. Sure, there are plenty of things to do in the D.C. area, but I can do those ANY time! I’ve gone to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina and would love to wrap up the season with a trip to Williamsburg. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

  27. ROBIN EISENHAUER says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    I am boycotting staycation but can’t afford to go too far away. We did take a trip to Disney in Orlando. Busch Gardens in Tampa is coming up next this fall. I am lucky to live in Florida with lots of vacation beach areas to visit but I would love to see Williamsburg!

  28. David Benedict says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    have a daughter going to college soon so our trips hsve been to local parks

  29. Jill Spackman says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    I have traveled to Seattle Washington for several days this summer. I usually travel in the spring and fall. Not so much in the summer when all the families are traveling.

  30. david davis says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    Have traveled to Texas.

  31. Beverley Justice says:
    August 16, 2008 at

    We renting a house at the beach for a week before summer ends.

  32. Kayce C. says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    I traveled to Atlanta.

  33. Gregory Hill says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    been nowhere done nothin’ but work all summer!

  34. robert mcloughlin says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    We went on a family reunion to the outer banks in N.C. this summer and had a blast

  35. Christie says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    We’ve been daytripping frequently, leaving early in the morning with a destination in mind but stopping anyplace along the way that looks interesting. It’s a tank of gas, no hotel and you try to eat at someplace offbeat and unfamiliar, no chains. It’s all about adventure!

  36. Matthew says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    We went to the shore!

  37. Sydney says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    We are traveling to Florida for an October break. Can’t wait!

  38. Jill Spackman says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    Not a summer traveler, but I will be flying to NC in October and visiting your neck of the woods. Life is short. I have already seen most of my state already. Time for others.

  39. tobye says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    We went to DisneyWorld! And twice to the beach. I love to vacation!

  40. susan bowman says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    Went to Black Hills, SD

  41. Kimberly H. says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    We said the heck with gas prices and traveled to Orlando. We stayed at Universal then Disney World. We are planning to go to Destin within the month and Gatlinburg in the fall.

  42. david davis says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    Weather cooperating, I hope to get to Florida this week.

  43. Linda Lansford says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    I went to Tampa

  44. Mitchell H says:
    August 17, 2008 at

    I went to vegas… and lost :(

  45. Matthew says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    we went to local museums

  46. mitchell H says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    stil planning on going back to vegas over labor day… :)

  47. Mary Casper says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    We like road trips, so we have traveled by car all over the country

  48. Sydney says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    I LOVE to travel! Despite the high gas prices, traveling with family is more than a vacation. It is an opportunity to see more of our country, learn along the way and have valuable family time without the distractions of home.

  49. joanna smith says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    My husband and I have boycotted the Staycation this summer by packing up our 3 children (one being a 4 month old) into our car and driving 7.5 hours to Cape Cod for vacation! We had this trip planned since last summer and in spite of rising fuel costs we decided not to let that hurdle stand in our way. We rented a room at this really quaint hotel in Dennisport, MA right on the ocean called the Spouter Whale and spent 10 days there just relaxing on the beach by day and eating lots and lots of fresh seafood by night! The kids loved visiting the adorable little shops in nearby towns of Chatham, Orleans, and Hyannisport and we just pretended like gas and money was not a problem. Now we are back home and of course reality sets back in very quickly, LOL! We would love to plan a little trip to Williamsburg this Fall!

  50. Cherie says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    I love to travel. . .how could I give it up? In January I took a friend on an 8 day vacation to Orlando. April found me back in Orlando with my entire family on a delightful 8 day adventure. In between there have been numerous weekend getaways to my cabin 2 1/2 hours from home. In two weeks I leave for another 8 venture to Orlando! I also have an 8 day trip to Williamsburg, VA booked for October! No STAYCATION for me!

  51. Linda B says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    In May, went for a week to Nashville and just got back from long weekend trip to Chicago and in October, going for 10 days to ORlando & WDW.

  52. Marshall L. says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    I’ve already been to Kentucky this summer.

  53. susan bowman says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    Going to Fl

  54. Chrysa says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    We are boycotting the staycation by planning a big trip for early fall!

  55. Linda Lansford says:
    August 18, 2008 at

    I went to biloxi

  56. Matt says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    went to nyc!

  57. Kelly W, says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    I visited New York with my daughter, and we stayed in Times Square.

  58. susan bowman says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    Went to Mt Rushmore

  59. Marshall L. says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    I’m taking a trip to las vegas.

  60. Zee Worstell says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    I went with my family and three other families to Mexico in April. Then this summer we drove to Pittsburgh for a girls trip with my mom(76) and my two daughters age 6 and 9. I took a trip to visit family in Cleveland. We spent a long weekend on Gwynne’s Island Virginia and took a day trip to Virginia Beach. I live in Williamsburg so I don’t need to win a trip to Williamsburg but I know the person who wins the trip will enjoy it!

  61. Margaret Smith says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    We’ve been boycotting the staycation by traveling this summer to, Maryland, The Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania and to Washington DC. We’re planning on going to Conneticut in the next couple of weeks and maybe Philadelphia.
    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. We’d love to visit Wiliamsburg. Thank you very much.

  62. Mark M says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    Officially boycotted~!

  63. Mitchell H says:
    August 19, 2008 at

    I will do what i want, when i want. planning another trip to the midwest over the holidays now.

  64. Patricia Wallace says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    We’ve boycotted the staycation also by going to Virginia Beach this summer.

    This is a nice giveaway. Thank you.

  65. Matthew says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    a great trip to new york!

  66. Leslie says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    Terrific

  67. Kelly W. says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    I took a trip to Las Vegas. It was much better than staying home on a staycation.

  68. Stacey Duncan says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    We took a family vacation to Myrtle Beach and had a blast!!! I would love to take my kids to Bush Gardens!!

  69. Stacey Duncan says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    We took a family vacation to Myrtle Beach and had a blast!!! I would love to take my kids to Busch Gardens!!

  70. Sydney says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    We are planning a couple of weekend getaways. Williamsburg and the surrounding area is wonderful and we’d love to go! Busch Gardens would bring much joy to our son.

  71. Mary Casper says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    we go every chance we get even if they are only short road trips

  72. susan bowman says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    went to Devils Tower, Wy

  73. Margaret Smith says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    Thank you for this great giveaway. We’ve been bocotting the staycation by taking trips to Pennsylvania, The New Jersey Shore, Maryland, and Washington DC. We’re also planning on visiting Philadelphia and Conneticut. Would love to go to Williamsburg too. Thanks again for this great giveaway.

  74. Linda Lansford says:
    August 20, 2008 at

    I went to New Smyrna

  75. Bonnie Daiello says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    Thank you for this giveaway! I boycotted the staycation by visiting my home town in PA for a class reunion in July of this year. We had an absolute blast and I can’t wait to go away again!

  76. Mary Casper says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    Arizona and Pa

  77. Matthew says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    we also went to the blue ridge for a fun weekend!

  78. Leslie says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    Great

  79. Kelly says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    I’m taking a trip soon to Las Vegas

  80. Jasmine D says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    I started a list of places away from home to visit!

  81. Christine Yvonne Groce says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    I took several small trip and 1 big trip to Ireland for 2 weeks and just returned from that one a few weeks ago. I am already planning our next big trip to Italy. Go to Florida alot because our daughter lives there. Nice excuse to go to Disney.

  82. Mitchell H says:
    August 21, 2008 at

    going to vegas next month!

  83. Belinda says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    We went out of state and caught a great concert.

  84. Mary Casper says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    leaving for pa in a few days

  85. Matthew says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    Going to Tampa soon for both work and pleasure.

  86. Kayce C. says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    I’m traveling to see an old friend in September.

  87. david davis says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    Went to FL and back

  88. Julie says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    We went to Six Flags. We had been putting all of our change in a jar since last summer and we used that to purchase our tickets and gas.

  89. Margaret Smith says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    To boycott the staycation, so far this summer we’ve travelled to The New Jersey Shore, Washington DC, Marlyand, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Thanks so much for offering this great giveaway. We’ve never been to Williamsburg and would love to go. Thanks.

  90. Kelly says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    I’m taking a vacation to Las Vegas.

  91. Barbara Tenan says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    Our family took what was probably our last family vacation to Jellystone Campground in Luray Virginia this summer. My two oldest joined the Navy and one leaves in December and the other in January. It would be great to have one last trip together.

  92. Linda Lansford says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    I am going back to Biloxi

  93. Linda Buck says:
    August 22, 2008 at

    We went to Nashville in May and are going to WDW for 10 days in October

  94. Bonnie Daiello says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    I am going to WDW in October. I love the place. Busch Gardens is a totally awesome place and has the best roller coasters. I will always boycott the staycation. There are just too many fun things to do out there!

  95. Matthew says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    we planned a great day trip to the eastern shore

  96. Diane says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    We haven’t gone anyway this summer because we had a baby (third) in June. My older girls would love to go to Williamsburg!

  97. Kelly says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    I plan to take this trip offered too if I win it. LOL : )

  98. Anthony Hedden says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    went to Vegas

  99. Marshall says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    I’ll drive this for a road trip if I win. I love to travel.

  100. Kimberly says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    Just got back from O.C. Maryland. Been visiting alot of family during the summer months, I think they are sick of me. Thanx for the contest.

  101. Linda Lansford says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    Now that the rain is over we are planning a trip to Biloxi

  102. Steve Scott says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    Just got back from a road trip to LA via Las Vegas. A good time was had by all.

  103. Alka says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    Ive boycotted already by going to storyland 4 times in new hamp!

  104. Leslie says:
    August 23, 2008 at

    GREATT

  105. Kristy says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    Staycation = Fear

    Last weekend, my husband and I took an anti-staycation three day weekend trip to New Orleans, leaving our toddler behind for the first time. (He usually comes with us when we travel but toddlers and fine restaurants don’t usually mix! We had a fabulous time and our toddler loved the time with his grandparents.)

    We also took a family road trip in New England (from New York City) in July. We stayed for five days with family on a beautiful lake in Western Maine and then drove back through St. Johnsbury, VT where we stayed at the very lovely and beautiful Wildflower Inn (www.wildflowerinn.com).

    Hoping to head to Washington DC in the early Fall.

  106. Matthew says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    we haven’t gone yet, but intend on going to Montreal

  107. Eva D says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    Ive boycotted the staycation by traveling to Alaska this summer. What an amazing vacation it was. I cant wait to return

  108. Kathy Scott says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    I have dreamed of going to New England for the fall folaige. I am going this YEAR!!!

  109. Angela Swinson says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    I have already told you about my trips this summer, so I just want to tell you how much I love Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It is my favorite theme park (next to DisneyWorld, of course!) It is just so pretty and shady. It has been named the Most Beautiful Theme Park every year for like 15 years! We try to go at least once a year. We didn’t get a chance to go this year, so this contest sure would come in handy!

  110. L. Fahie says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    The ultimate boycott to the staycation was going to Beijing and catching a few Olympic events. Almost 14 hours non-stop one way I don’t think I could have flown any further to avoid staying at home. I’m hooked and never want to experience a staycation.

  111. Linda Lansford says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    I would love to go to Kansas

  112. susan bowman says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    went to crazy horse

  113. Linda Buck says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    Going to chicago for the weekend

  114. Melissa D says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    We’ve boycotted the staycation this summer by visiting the exotic Jersey Shore, Delaware and Maryland beaches, and even a little weekend in NYC.
    Thanks for sponsoring this very generous contest!

  115. Pamela S. says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    We went to Key West in May and Canada in August.

  116. david davis says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    Heading to the beaches in Sept!

  117. Terri Pillow says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    I boycotted the staycation this summer by taking an extra vacation to DC and the National Harbor.

  118. phillip stacy says:
    August 24, 2008 at

    I intend to take the trip if I win.

  119. Catherine copeland says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    we boycotted the staycation mode by hiking and camping in the north georgia mountains. what great beauty. it’s a shame so many people miss the glories of the great outdoors

  120. Matthew says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    planning a good trip to Tampa! yay!

  121. Mildred Perez says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    I am boycotting by working two jobs and not leaving enough time to enjoy life and what it has to offer.

  122. Marshall says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    I’m getting ready for Vegas…………: )

  123. Jasmine D says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    I have decided to celebrate my 36th anniversary by learning how to surf in Hawaii.

  124. Sheila says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    We boycotted the staycation this year by going to Wildwood New Jersey and hitting the beach and boardwalk !!

  125. Henry Farley says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    Went to the Nascar race in Bristol and would love to go to Busch Gardens for the first time. Thanks

  126. Paula H says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    We went to Kill Devil Hills/Nags Head, NC. We love going there.

  127. Leslie says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    Good

  128. Marion B says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    We boycotted Staycation because we went to Cape May, New Jersey beach instead.

  129. mary ellen salman says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    We boycotted staycation by visting as many county and state fairs that we could, going to continue the boycott with a trip to florida in a few weeks would love to add Busch Gardens to the boycott

  130. Ser says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    I lugged my kids from the midwest up to Alaska for nearly a month–I think that qualifies as boycotting the Staycation!

  131. susan bowman says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    went to Mall of America

  132. Beverley Justice says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    We are spending another week at the beach late this summer.

  133. sharon says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    we went to China so definitely did not do the staycation thing!

  134. Sherri Siler says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    We went to Hersheypark and Dutch Wonderland in PA for a weekend.

  135. Flora Shaughnessy says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    Went Cruising!

  136. wanda flanagan says:
    August 25, 2008 at

    Our family has been to different places in our home state NC and to the new hark rock park as well as a trip to appomatax court house in va but we boycotted the staycation

  137. jen gersch says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    i’ve gone to the other side of the world

  138. Catherine copeland says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    we went to old europe. well not quite we went to busch gardens and it was just like going to old europe only better. busch gardens has great rides and europe doesn’t

  139. Michele says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Fourteen members of my husband’s family travelled to the Outer Banks from Northern Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Margarettsville, NC. We spent a week at vacation rental home in Duck, NC. We had a great time swimming, kayaking, wave running, sight seeing and horseback riding on the beach!

  140. Gregory Hill says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Wife had surgery, been nowhere did nothin’

  141. Mary Casper says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    going to pa in a few dayas

  142. Linda Buck says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    At Least gas prices seem to be dropping for the moment- that’s a good thing for travelers

  143. Suzie Lockhart says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    We boycotted the staycation this year by taking a trip to Carowinds and spending the weekend in Charlotte. We also have a trip planned to Myrtle Beach in October. Thanks for the contest.

  144. Bonnie Daiello says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I am boycotting the staycation because I want to go to Williamsburg! I’ve never been there but I love Busch Gardens here in Tampa.

  145. Matt says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    the beach has been our favorite destination this summer

  146. sharon says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    went to Asia this summer as well as trips in new england

  147. Gene Garvin says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I am boycotting the stay-cation by travelling to the shore every other weekend.

  148. Chas Childress says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I have been dull and haven’t taken any time off. No funds no fun.

  149. Cheryl B says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    We are boycotting the staycation by traveling so far to Mt. Rushmore to still the Presidents of the US.

  150. Jennifer M says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    We’re visiting various places within driving distance of us; we feel it’s important to still have a family vacation every year.

  151. Marshall says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I would love to win this prize, so I have another excuse to take another trip. : )

  152. Kelly W. says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I took my daughter to Times Squares in
    February, and it was a fabulous trip we did very economically.

  153. Henry Farley says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Load’em up and move’em out lets go on vacation.

  154. Mary Byerly says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    My kids and I just took a road trip from Chicago to Virginia. Our country is so beautiful. Thank you!

  155. sandra durr says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Been to Baltimore harbor for the weekend, Atlantic City, NJ to gamble a little and planning a trip to Scottsdale, AZ for a little golf in the coming weeks!

  156. Jeanette H. says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I LOVE to travel and although it has been a bit harder this year, I was NOT staying home. We went to Hawaii and Pigeon Forge, TN this year!! We had to cut a few expenses to make these vacations but it was WELL worth it!!

  157. reeva says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    we took a roadtrip and went to new orleans. it was great fun and not as much as expected since we bought a Hybrid and used it instead of fly :)

  158. Renee Turner says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    We packed the family and travelled accross the country enjoying our great country.

  159. Ann says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I’m always boycotting the staycation….unfortunately, we haven’t had a real vacation (with all of us together) since my 8 yr. old was born. Either one of us has to work..so she goes on day trips with Mommy, and Daddy usually takes her with his side to the family to the shore….

  160. mary ellen salman says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Boycotting staycation is a goal of mine, this summer we traveled to the eastern shore of Maryland, various country and state fairs, and will continue the boycott with a trip to Daytona Beach next month, Busch Gardens would be right in our travel path

  161. Lois Fahie says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I boycott the staycation by not using the term in my daily life. The high price of gas is annoying but nothing comes between me and my time away except death or dismemberment. I even look at walking into the light as the ultimate in boycotting the staycation.

  162. Anita Allen says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    We’ve boycotted the staycation by spending time on teh Eastern Shore of Maryland and soon we will be going to Hershey and Gettysburg, PA. Would love to head back to Williamsburg this year (spend one year at William and Mary – grad school).

  163. susan bowman says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    drove out west

  164. Erica C. says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I’m just trying to visit family all over so we save on lodging, but can still drive!

  165. robert t says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Well I live at the Jersey shore, so it’s easy to vacation here, but we have gone to NY and PA. Headed for Hershey in Oct.

  166. Kathleen Duran says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    flew to FL

  167. Karen Warner says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    went with husband to AZ on biz trip

  168. Donna Kozar says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    Goin’ to Arizona

  169. robert mcloughlin says:
    August 26, 2008 at

    I’d love to take the kids here

  170. Betty C says:
    August 27, 2008 at

    I’ve already spent a few days in Arkansas and I’m planning a week in California in October. I think I can fit one more trip in this year.

  171. mary ellen salman says:
    August 28, 2008 at

    Now that gas prices are coming down a little we can start looking at the map and boycott the staycation, we would love to visit Busch Gardens and maybe go to the North Carolina seashore been there in the fall it is gorgeous.

  172. Mirza says:
    September 2, 2008 at

    Here’s a way to boycott staycations if your on a tight budget. When I cannot afford flights, I drive to a destination and stay at a descent hotel thru RoadTripHelper.com.

    This new hotel site called RoadTripHelper.com searches all the major travel sites to find us the lowest hotel price. It apparently has the largest hotels database and searches sites for us like orbitz, expedia, hotels.com, and about 30 other sites. Its other unique feature is the hotels map, helping us find the hotel in the exact area we want.

    I hope that helps everyone boycott staycations.

  173. Valarie Daveport says:
    October 9, 2008 at

    I am a planner by nature. My family likes to take off for a day or a week and visit unusual sites. We have taken advantage of public parks, wilderness areas, tours and more. Mostly at very low costs or no cost. We have restless spirits so we like to get going whenever we can.

  174. Maureen Smallhorn says:
    October 13, 2008 at

    I’ve been to Busch Gardens Tampa. Who needs a Staycation? I’d love to visit Wiliamsburg!

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