According to the ninth annual Expedia.com Vacation Deprivation survey, a growing number of Americans (34% up from 31 % last year)  are not using all of their vacation days. While Expedia has (for obvious reasons of commercial self-interest) been banging this drum for years, the uptick takes on a new gravity due to the recession. The point of the survey has traditionally been to explain the benefits — from decreased stress levels to increased productivity upon returning to work — of taking a break from the grind. We arguably need those benefits now more than ever. But with so much economic uncertainty, it’s harder than ever to click on the “purchase” button.

The Escape Artists want to know if your travel plans have changed for the year. Are you taking advantage of the fare sales being offered? Are you planning a vacation closer to home?  Have you become a recent convert to all-inclusive resorts? Do you feel like you need a week in the Northwoods more than ever? Are you too nervous about a potential layoff to book a ticket? Please share your thoughts, plans and money-saving strategies with us.

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