Carol - I do not disagree with what you are saying. We choose "Time" because the travel is less stressful. The flights are not as crowded. You are in paradise on the weekend when the locals are also enjoying a day off. Your logic is not flawed and I think most in North America would agree with you. The older I get, I think I like the word Holiday better than Vacation. The difference is a state of mind. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />