“Until the middle of the 19th century, Americans used the word vacation the way the English do, the time when teachers and students vacate the school premises and go off on their own. In those days, a vacation was also a mark of privilege. Over time, the vacation became a middle class institution, as well as a time for physical, mental and spiritual self-improvement, not to mention sheer entertainment (www.npr.org Cindy Aron The History Of The Vacation Examined)”. In the early 19th century only the elite vacationed, and nowadays whoever has the money to spend goes on vacations.
In today’s society vacationing is harder than it used to be. One contributing factor is people’s financial situation. More people have filed for unemployment and therefore will not be spending Christmas in Hawaii. These are the families that cannot afford to spend money on a vacation. Many places, such as Las Vegas, cut their costs immensely to lure vacationers, but families continue to hold on to their money because they are afraid of spending.
Vacationing used to be a way for people to escape from work or the stresses of everyday life. People are becoming more and more creative and altruistic in their desire to travel. For example, people may want to visit Africa and so they go to teach children or help communities with poverty. This is personally rewarding and beneficial to third world countries. Another creative idea about traveling is cooking vacations. “Cooking vacations continue to grow in popularity, and not just for people who are good cooks. Cooking schools now offer a wide range of themed programs that benefit everyone from rising-star chefs to newbie’s clueless about such basics as boiling eggs (National Geographic-Traveler, Flavorful Pairings by Renee Restivo)”. Vacationing for different reasons besides your own health and well being benefits you and opens your mind to new things. In order to escalate your experience it is enjoyable to vacation for reasons that are not so selfish.
Considered, Things. "The History Of The Vacation Examined : NPR." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. 17 June 2009. Web. 09 Oct. 2010. <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105545388>.
Wise, Jayne. "Flavorful Pairings." National Geographic July-Aug. 2004: 106. Print.
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Considered, Things. "The History Of The Vacation Examined : NPR." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. 17 June 2009. Web. 09 Oct. 2010. <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105545388>.
Wise, Jayne. "Flavorful Pairings." National Geographic July-Aug. 2004: 106. Print.
Excellent job integrating your sources into your document so they support the overall message vs. feeling like an after thought. Also, nice job incorporating (and underlining so you get credit) the vocabulary words.
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