Memorial Day, May 30 (traditional), is a sacred day to all war veterans. America's collective consciousness demands that all citizens be reminded of the deaths of their fellow countrymen during wartime. By honoring the nation's war dead, we preserve their memory and thus their service and sacrifice.
4244427. The Obamas have spent over 44 million dollars in taxpayer money on travel and vacations. Some are even calling him the âmost well-trvaeled, expensiveâ president in our nationâs history. As Americans head off for the long holiday weekend, letâs take a look back at some of the presidentâs holiday spending.
While there are cost efficient vacations available â you can even staycation at home â it will cost you to pick up and go this summer. According to American Express, the average vacation expense per person in the United States is $1,145, or $4,580 for a family of four. When youâre calculating the cost of your vacation, donât be fooled by the proposed cost on hotel rooms and airfare. What is often missing from those figures as you book can be significant: taxes. Travel-related taxes can boost your travel cost by more than 50%.