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• Green living tips: Staycation vs. vacation -- Dec. 13, 2008
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Sources

• Alban, Debra. "Staycations: Alternative to pricey, stressful travel." CNN.com. June 12, 2008.http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/06/12/balance.staycation/index.html
• Brown, Jeff. "Avoiding high gas prices with a 'staycation.'" MSNBC.com. May 29, 2008.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24859538/
• Leamy, Elizabeth. "Tips for Planning a Great 'Staycation.'" ABCNews.com. May 23, 2008.http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Consumer/story?id=4919211
• Yates, Jennifer C. "Get away on vacation -- at home." MSNBC.com. March 12, 2008.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23580960/

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