The National Marine Manufacturers Association, the recreational boating industry trade group, predicts more Americans will go boating this summer if gas prices remain low. It says last year an estimated 70 million people participated in the popular water sport. This year 52 percent of respondents do not expect to change the way they use their boat and 39 percent predict they will go boating more if gas prices stays around $2.50, as compared to $4 last year. "We anticipate Americans [are] still looking for ways to afford the activities and …

A new market report has found travelers are considering vacation rental for everything from family holidays to business trips this year. The findings are consistent with recent surveys showing that rather than cutting back on travel during the recession, many Americans facing a leaner budget are looking for great deals and discounts.In the view of many travel commentators, vacation rentals such as timeshare rentals offer just the kind of savings value-minded travelers are hoping to find. In fact, "With or without deals or special offers, there is an underlying …

It's been reported Kris Allen shouted "I'm going to Disney World!" shortly after being named the newest American Idol during the show's season eight finale last Wednesday in Los Angeles.His voice was subsequently featured in a Disney commercial which aired on television within hours of the event.Walt Disney World recently opened its American Idol Experience attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The project aims to recreate the appeal of the popular TV series with guests auditioning to take the stage, while the audience of …