Leftover Vacation Days? Try A Fall Getaway

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

(NAPSA)—Atthis time of year, many Americans find themselves with a few vacation days that must be used before December 31. According to a recent report by the Families and Work Institute in New York, 80 percent of U.S. employees are entitled to paid time off but nearly 40 percent will not use their full vacations. A fall getaway can bea terrific way to use those remaining vacation days before the year is out. MyLeisureTravel.com offers the following road trip ideas to help you get started on your planning: * Experience Fall—A variety of towns and cities in the MidAtlantic and New England states offer an exquisite backdrop for you to experience the change of seasons. From pumpkin-picking to hayrides, there’s so much to enjoy during this timeof year. * Shop Till You Drop—Need a new winter coat or want to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping? Be sure to include a shopping excursion in your getaway plans. If you fancy outlet shopping, head to the outlet capital of the world, Reading, Penn. People come from all over to shop, dine and enjoy the birthplace of America’s very first outlet center. Providence, R.L, is also another great shopping destination. Providence is home to the oldest indoor shopping mall as well as the vast, upscale Providence Place Mall. With over 100 stores inside, you don’t have to worry about not finding what you need. If antique shopping is more your speed, plan a trip to visit someof the country’s finest antique shops in Stamford, Conn. * Football in the Fall—As the season heats up, why not head to A fall road trip can be a fun way to spend time together and use leftover vacation days. Canton, Ohio, and bask in the glory and memorabilia of the National Football League? Do you know the first game in NFL history to go into overtime? Find out the answer to that question and much more when you visit the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame. If you’re a die-hard football fan, you might also consider visiting some of your favorite stadiums. Don’t let the cold winter set in without taking a trip to Baltimore to see the Ravens play at M&T Bank Stadium or drive to New England to take in a Patriots game at Gillette stadium. For additional vacation ideas, or to find out how to create your very own getaway, log on to www.myleisuretravel.com. (All hotel properties listed on the Web site are pet friendly.)

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