Summer, Outdoors & Vacations Feature Package

NEW YORK, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with Summer, Outdoors & Vacations and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. 

For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.

This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service.  Coming up in 2015 are features on:

Summer, Outdoors & Vacations Feature Package

1. 2015 Travel Study: 8 in 10 Americans Take Vacations

BELOIT, Wis., April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FatWallet.com, where millions of online deal hunters go to stack coupons with cash back, announced results from its annual Vacation Spending Survey* (TNS Global) where 81% said they regularly go on vacations and 58% going every year, 25% saying they go on two or more vacations per year. Of those surveyed, 60% book vacations at 1-6 months ahead (up 25% from 2014) and 14% book vacations at least 6 months in advance (up 30% from 2014). When booking, 74% use a laptop while 14% do so via mobile devices (up 56% from 2014) and that number rises to 21% for those under age 30.

2. Rand McNally unveils Summer Atlas & kids' Backseat Books

SKOKIE, Ill., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Just weeks away from the Memorial Day weekend – the traditional start to the summer road travel season – Rand McNally today launched several new travel publications designed to inspire and guide those manning the cars' front seats and help keep the peace among little travelers in the back seat.

3. Redesign Helps Travelers Compare Hotel Deals and Discounts at a Glance

BELOIT, Wis., May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FatWallet.com, where millions of online deal hunters go to stack deals and coupons with cash back, announced today the launch of Hotel Deals. This new travel deals feature aggregates the most current online hotel discounts available from dozens of the top OTAs and hotel merchants. Online shoppers can quickly compare savings options at a glance, and just in time to secure summer vacation bookings. With more than 80% planning vacations and 72% of those saying they book 1 month or more ahead (Vacation Survey*), timing is fruitful for saving money. The new Hotel Deals feature lists current cash back savings from dozens of travel sites, including a limited time exclusive of 8% cash back from both Expedia and Priceline.

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