Away.com Lobbies Politicians: Take a Vacation, Already!; Five Vacations Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush Should Take If They Lose The Election.Business Editors WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2000 With only one week until election day, Away.com -- the complete online resource for researching, booking and gearing-up for extraordinary escapes -- is offering politicians the opportunity to "kick back" this November. But don't worry; they're not suggesting anything illegal. Through December 1, burned-out political operatives are invited to Away.com to book a post-election vacation that gets them off the Hill and onto the slopes, the beach, or just plain out of Dodge. With every paid vacation Noun 1. paid vacation - a vacation from work by an employee with pay granted holiday, vacation - leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; "we get two weeks of vacation every summer"; "we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico" , they'll get rebates of up to $100 to use as they see fit. Why? Because even politicians should catch a break once in a while, says Sean Greene, president and founder of Away.com, a runaway success since its February 2000 launch. "Anyone who works in the political arena has more than a passing knowledge of what it means to work 24/7. When it's all over, these people will be burned out. We advise them to use Away.com to book their escapes from vetoes, votes, campaigns and lobbyists," Greene said. "Once the election's over, the toughest decision anyone should have to make is 'Barbados or Bora Bora Bo·ra Bo·ra A volcanic island of French Polynesia in the Leeward group of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. ? Scuba diving scuba diving Swimming done underwater with a self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus (scuba), as opposed to skin diving, which requires only a snorkel, goggles, and flippers. Scuba gear was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan in 1943. or sunbathing?'" Rebates of $25, $50 and $100 (the amount saved depends on the amount spent) will be applied to any Away.com vacation purchased by any Democrat, Republican or Independent, from the most junior to the most senior levels, who has worked on the Hill during President Clinton's administration. The same goes for anyone involved with the Bush, Gore or Nader campaigns. While travel can occur at any time, this special offer is only available at Away.com through December 1. To learn more, visit the Away.com website at http://www.away.com or http://away.com/direct_mail/campaign_getaway.adp, or call 1-800-351-AWAY (1-800-351-2929). Bush and Gore: Talk About Needing A Break No one will be more in need of a vacation this November than the candidates themselves. That said, Away.com has compiled a list of vacation spots -- all pulled from Away.com's substantial archive of extraordinary adventures -- for the two most popular presidential hopefuls to consider after the last ballot is cast. After all, one will suddenly find himself with loads of free time, and the other will need to recharge before the real work begins. Away.com's Top 5 Vacation Picks for George W. Bush 1. Because a geography lesson couldn't hurt: "Bicycle Byway from Prague to Vienna" -- a 10-day bicycle tour in Austria and the Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. It is bordered by Slovakia on the east, Austria on the south, Germany on the west, and Poland on the north. . Plenty of time to shop and sightsee sight·see intr.v. sight·saw , sight·seen , sight·see·ing, sight·sees To tour sights of interest. sight (rolling farmland, Renaissance villages, castles and estates) -- and to finally master the names of the region@s cities and leaders. 2. Because it can't be that different from Texas politics: "Study Monkey Politics in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (srē läng`kə) [Sinhalese,=resplendent land], formerly Ceylon, ancient Taprobane, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, island republic (2005 est. pop. " -- a 13-day volunteer vacation Volunteer vacations are vacations which include some activities focused on furthering a charitable cause for which the participant receives no renumeration. The types of volunteer vacations are diverse, from low-skill work cleaning up local wildlife areas to providing during which George W. can study the social dynamics Social dynamics is the study of the ability of a society to react to inner and outer changes and deal with its regulation mechanisms. Social dynamics is a mathematically inspired approach to analyse societies, building upon systems theory and sociology. of toque macaques, the sprightly spright·ly adj. spright·li·er, spright·li·est Full of spirit and vitality; lively; brisk. adv. In a lively, animated manner. spright , brightly colored monkeys found only on Sri Lanka. The exercise offers valuable lessons in the evolution of human social behavior In biology, psychology and sociology social behavior is behavior directed towards, or taking place between, members of the same species. Behavior such as predation which involves members of different species is not social. -- lessons that could come in handy Verb 1. come in handy - be useful for a certain purpose be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" back home in the U.S. 3. Because he's got the bucks: "Discover the Hidden Mediterranean" -- a 15-day specialty cruise with port calls in France, Italy, Spain, Malta and Portugal, offers plenty of opportunity to shop -- and spend some of that money he made with the Texas Rangers. 4. Because the man likes to fish: "Fish in the Midway Islands" -- a five-day saltwater fishing excursion to a fishing hole that was the site of one of the most important naval battles of World War II. The Midway Islands opened to tourism in 1996; since then, many world records have been set reeling in the giant trevally, which normally tips the scales at 75-100 pounds. 5. Into the bush with Bush: "Elephant-Back and Botswana Wilderness Safari" -- a six-day safari on African elephant back, with proceeds benefiting the elephant enclosure at the Santa Barbara Zoo The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was formerly known as the Child's Estate Zoo. The zoo has been ranked numerous times as one of the nation's best small zoos. . The elephant-back safari takes place in a 500,000-acre private area bordering the Moremi Game Reserve Moremi Game Reserve is a National Park in Botswana. It rests on the western side of the Okavango Delta and was named after Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe. Moremi was designated as a Game Reserve and not a National Park since when it was designated, the BaSarwa or Bushmen that in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta. Away.com's Top 5 Vacation Picks for Al Gore 1. Because he might want to give the Buddhists some of their money back: "Journey to Tibet" -- an eight-day group or private tour of the region's most notable monasteries, from Kathmandu to Lhasa, including one dating back to 1419. 2. Because he's a Vietnam vet: "Explore the Natural Beauty and Culture of Vietnam The Culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest of such in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and " -- a 21-day trip during which participants travel by foot, road, and raft. Plenty of opportunity to soak up the culture and press the flesh with the Vietnamese. 3. Because conservation is his thing: "Raft in Costa Rica with American Rivers" -- an eight-day white water rafting adventure, with a portion of proceeds benefiting American Rivers, a group that promotes public awareness about the importance of healthy rivers and the threats they face. Participants need a sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour -- chances are they'll get tossed into the water at least once. 4. Because he and Tipper can't seem to pass up a chance to lock lips: "Take a Taste of Wine Country" -- a five-day bicycling tour of California's renowned vineyards. Plenty of opportunity for romantic picnics, relaxation and enjoying the scenery. 5. Democrats and donkeys: "Trekking in Copper Canyon" -- a 10-day exploration of Mexico's famed Copper Canyon, widely regarded the treasure of the Sierra Madre. Participants hike while burros carry their gear across the Sierra and through the massive river systems of the Barrancas del Cobre. About Away.com Away.com (http://www.away.com) is the Web's leading provider of extraordinary travel, with more than 1 million members and over 10,000 trips for individuals and custom-designed groups seeking an unforgettable vacation to challenge the mind, body and senses. With over 100,000 pages of content, a full-service call center and an extensive selection of travel merchandise, Away.com has been recognized as one of the top 50 privately held Internet companies by investment bank Wit SoundView. The company is backed by Gannett, Circle T Partners, the partners of Gleacher & Co., National Leisure Group, New World Ventures and Potomac Ventures. 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