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Staycations…A trend here to stay

Loosely defined, a staycation refers to a vacation spent at home where, instead of going away, you do short day trips—typically within three hours from your residence. The concept itself has enlightened many to the tourist “treasures†quite literally in their backyards. 

 

“We get so hung up on traveling to far away places that we really do overlook gems that are pretty close to home—like those places you might see in a brochure or flyer at a rest area while you’re traveling. A staycation makes it possible for you to schedule mini-vacations to those kind of places and keep your costs down,†said Peter Hans, president of Resort Maps, creator of customized travel maps in more than 90 cities and towns across the U.S. and U.K.

 

So, what can you do on your staycation? That’s the beauty of it, you can do anything. Some easy, low- cost ideas include:

 

• Visit a local water park – In most parts of the country, you can find a water park within a three-hour drive of your home. Pack a picnic basket or, better yet, take some coals and barbecue. Many of these parks have barbies you can use.
• Hike and picnic at a state or national park – Be a little daring and venture off to one you haven’t visited before.
• Outdoor music or film festivals – Free outdoor concerts are in abundance during the summer. For many, you can just spread out a blanket or prop up a lawn chair. Also, more and more areas hold film festivals.
• Foreign Cuisine Night – Maybe a trip to another county is not in the budget. A night out to sample some foreign cuisine can be the next best thing. For example, have a “Mexican night†at a nearby Mexican restaurant, “Indian night†at your local Indian establishment, etc. If you’ve never tried that kind of food, even better.
• Museum Day – You’ve probably got several within a 45-minute drive from your home, yet how many times have you been to one of them? Take one day and hit as many museums as you can.
• Family Game Night – Lest you think it’s mandatory to go somewhere for your staycation. Hosting a family game night can be fun and relaxing—whether it’s a Wii golf tournament or board game marathon.
• Camp out in your backyard – Young kids especially will love the adventure of pitching a tent in the backyard.  Plus, you’ve got the conveniences of your home without the expense of a campsite.

 

Added Hans, “Staycations provide a viable alternative to a vacation, allowing similar adventures you might experience on a vacation without the big expense. Who knows, you may even like them better. Especially when you can put your head down on your own pillow at the end of the day.â€

 

Resort Maps offer a number of ideas on possible local excursions for your staycation. Colorful, hand-drawn maps of resort cities and towns across 20 states, as well as parts of the UK, Resort Maps advertise restaurants, accommodations, retail stores, factory outlets, recreation and attractions, real estate and other local services. With landmarks prominently displayed on the maps, Resort Maps are an easy and fun way to find your way around town whether you are visiting, new to the area or you just want to know what's happening around your town.

 

For more information on Resort Maps or to inquire about ownership of a Resort Maps franchise, please visit www.resortmaps.com or call 802-496-6277.

About Resort Maps

Headquartered in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Resort Maps has been creating and publishing advertising maps in the northeastern U.S. since 1986. In 1993, Resort Maps expanded its reach by creating a franchise model for distribution of its colorful, hand-drawn maps of resort towns and cities. Today, that network of franchises grown to nearly 90 Resort Maps in publication in the US and the UK, with several more in the process of being published. Nearly 20 million Resort Maps will be printed and distributed in 2009.

For more information on Resort Maps the company and/or the franchise opportunity, visit www.resortmaps.com or call 802-496-6277.

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Wii World Party Games $19.99 WII WORLD PARTY GAMES

Wii Chuck E Cheese Party Games $20.99 WII CHUCK E CHEESE PARTY GAMES

THQ Barbie: Jet, Set And Style Wii. Each $30.99 Manufacturer: THQ, Inc. Each. Jet the globe with Barbie as her top fashionista in this ultra-glamorous video game, Barbie Jet, Set & Style!. There are real styling activities for you to do as you travel with Barbie in the jet salon to 10 exotic cities sty

Movie Games for Nintendo Wii $21.99 Put yourself on the silver screen in this innovative party game by Ubisoft, exclusive to the Nintendo Wii.

Barbie: Jet/Set and Style for Nintendo Wii $29.99 Jet the globe with Barbie as her top fashionista! Travel in the Barbie jet salon to 10 exotic locations and perform real styling activities - Hairtastic Hair, Trendy Fashions, Fabulous Make Up, and Colorful Nails. Earn fashionista points as you style international clients. Style Barbie herself for the Global Glam Fashion Show, escorted by none other than Ken!

Carnival Games for Nintendo Wii $29.99 Designed for families and children of all ages, Carnival Games brings home all the excitement and fanfare of a day at the carnival. Carnival Games is designed for up to 4 players and features over 25 of the most popular games seen in midways and boardwalks throughout the world, including Clown Splash, Milk Can Toss, Nerves of Steel, Lucky Cups, Hoops, Day at the Races, and the crowd-favorite Dunk Tank. To add to the festivities, you can win over 250 unique, upgradeable virtual prizes in Carnival Games, from a goldfish to a giant stuffed animal twice as big as you are. Additionally, you can win rewards to customize your in-game characters, ranging from a pirate's wardrobe to Viking horns.

Medieval Games for Nintendo Wii $19.99 Dive into the storybook world of Medieval Games! Battle dragons, storm the castle, or joust with up to three of your friends in a quest to become the tournament champion. Choose from eight iconic characters such as the Knight, Princess, or Wizard as you experience Free Play, Tournament, and Board Game modes. Good old light hearted humor, easy pick up and play action, and addictive gameplay make medieval games a favorite for all families!

Barbie B-Smart $46.69 - Oregon Scientific Barbie "B-Smart" learning laptop- Learn with Barbie- Plug in an MP3 player and listen to music- Choose favorite color LCD backlight- Over 80 Fun-filled activities- Teaches language, math, memory, logic, music, games, Spanish, keyboard

N02011553 Medieval Games Nintendo WII $32.62 Dive into the storybook world of Medieval Games Battle dragons storm the castle or joust with up to three of your friends in a quest to become the tournament champion. Choose from eight iconic characters such as the Knight Princess or Wizard as you experience Free Play Tournament and Board Game modes. Good olde light hearted humor easy pick up and play action and addictive gameplay make Medieval Games a favorite for all families. Platform: Nintendo WII. Publisher: Vir2L Studios. Genre: Action. Rating: Everyone. Languages: English. Number of Players: 1 4. System Requirements: . Region Compatibility: NTSC U/S (United States/U. S. territories Canada or Bermuda systems).

Carnival Games Mini Golf for Nintendo Wii $19.99 Although it's possible that you've played mini golf before, it's a sure thing that you've never played anything like Carnival Games: Mini Golf. Hot on the heels of Carnival Games, the million-selling original for Nintendo Wii and DS, Carnival Games: Mini Golf comes exclusively to the Wii, bringing with it larger-than-life, theme park style miniature golf courses you will love.

Nintendo Wii Sport 3in1 $1.99 Features *For Nintendo Wii game system; *Durable, compact design; *Support Nintendo Wii golf games, tennis ball games,baseball games.  

Barbie $19.99 Barbie - Wall Decal

Team Elimination Games for Nintendo Wii $14.99 Get ready, set and go! Jump right into the fun in the Team Elimination Games. Bounce, dodge, slide and run in 20 crazy mini games based in various environments, like a farm, beach, shopping mall and Versailles Castle. Challenge friends and family in utterly wacky multiplayer races, while wearing hilarious costumes. Features seven free-for-all races and 20 challenges in which each player needs to overcome all the obstacles. Role switching allows every player the opportunity to shine and reach victory. Breathtaking and cinematic storyline brings you closer than ever to Samus Aran inside the suit Switch between 1st and 3rd person views Pairs the original Metroid creator's expert level design with Team Ninja's stylish, no-holds-barred action Game Features Maximum Number of Players: 1 Online Play: N/A Compatibility: Nintendo Wii Manufacturer: Ubisoft Category: Action Subcategory: Sports ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) ESRB Content Descriptors: N/A

Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel $9.99 Gaming Steering Wheel Nintendo Nintendo Co., Ltd RVLAHA Wii Wii Racing Wheel Wii Racing and Driving Games www.nintendo.com

Wii Party for Nintendo Wii $39.99 In Wii Party, the Whole Family Stars in its Own Electronic Board Game! Most video games require players to focus their attention on a screen. Now Nintendo brings the action into the living room with Wii Party, a game that changes the way people interact with other players. Featuring 13 different party game modes and 70+ minigames, Wii Party can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, regardless of age. Some of the 13 different party game modes take the fun out of the TV and into the living room. Players have to interact with one another in the real world to get the results they want in the game. Wii Party uses the power of the Wii remote in new, fun ways - play hide n' seek, new mini games featuring your Mii characters, Board Game Island, games in which your Mii rides on a rollercoaster, play tag, and more!

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii $49.99 Join your favourite characters Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii. The world's greatest sporting competition is being hosted on your Wii console with an all new celebration of the Olympic spirit. Enjoy a number of exciting new headline events, including soccer and equestrian, appearing alongside classic Olympic disciplines, such as athletics, aquatics and table tennis. Put your athletic skills to the test in a brand new lineup of Dream events set in popular Mario and Sonic worlds. Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is sure to ignite fierce competition between friends & family in both single & multiplayer modes, delivering a truly unique sporting experience. Game Features Maximum Number of Players: 1 to 4 Online Play: N/A Compatibility: Nintendo Wii Manufacturer: SEGA Category: Sports Subcategory: N/A ESRB Rating: Everyone (10+) ESRB Content Descriptors: Mild Cartoon Violence

dreamGEAR Microwheel for Nintendo Wii $9.59 Experience racing like never before with dreamGEAR's Microwheel for the Nintendo Wii. Enjoy all of your Wii racing games with comfort and improved steering control. Finish first with dreamGEAR's Microwheel. Wii Remote not included.

Barbie: Jet, Set and Style - Pre-Played $19.99 Lead a global glamor icon to a new level of glam greatness in Barbie: Jet, Set and Style! Barbie is putting together the Global Glam Fashion Show, and she needs an all-star fashionista to make sure it comes off without a hitch. Learn the hippest looks and work with the trendiest clients in Paris, Tokyo, Rio, and Hong Kong, traveling in high style aboard the Barbie jet salon. Your Wii Remote will be your all-in-one styling tool. Use it to do makeup and nails, fine-tune fashions, and create stunning runway-ready hairstyles. It's all getting you ready to style your most important client: Barbie herself!

Nintendo Black Wii Remote with Wii Motion Plus $54.96 Get into the game with the Nintendo Black Wii Remote with Wii Motion Plus. The Wii remote is wireless and freehand that not only makes games easy to play, it makes them more fun than ever before. Accentuating the sense of touch in the game lets you feel the heat of emotion with each movement. The Wii remote frees you from cords and excessive, complicated buttons without sacrificing game play depth. Wireless and motion-sensitive, the Wii remote offers an intuitive, natural way to play games. The controller plays into the conventional motions you make every day. The Wii MotionPlus is simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use. Connect the Wii MotionPlus accessory to your Wii remote controller to increase accuracy and enhance play control on compatible games. Wii MotionPlus contains additional sensors that make the Wii remote respond to the slightest movement, motion, or twist of the wrist.

Wheel for Nintendo Wii $12.99 Simple. Intuitive. Easy to use. The Wii Wheel gives you a fun, comfortable way to play driving and racing games on the Wii video game system. Designed to improve accuracy and control, the Wii Wheel lets you steer like you would in an actual car, and makes racing games more realistic. Loading your Wii Remote into the Wii Wheel is easy–just snap it in–and you'll still have access to all the buttons. So get behind the Wii Wheel and you are ready to race! Look on the back of the Wii Game Disc packaging to see which games are specially designed for use with the Wii Wheel. The Wii Wheel must be used with a Wii Remote, which is sold separately.

Nintendo RVLSWC Wii Gaming Console with Wii Sports $95.49 Featuring a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. The Wii is backward compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games. Includes Wii Remote controller.