Category: Travel & Vacation

“My husband and I have been caring for my elderly Mom for a few years and could not get away for an extended vacation. Unfortunately, Mom died in February. We used our stimulus check to take a 2 week vacation to Florida – visiting family and friends. We had a wonderful time and feel ready …

“I went to NY to see my sis!” Laurel, 57, TechOakland, CA

“I spent my stimulus check to help pay for my trip to Orlando, Florida to go to all the Disney Theme Parks & Universal Studios 2 parks as well.” Luis, 26, Technical SupportHouston, TX

“My stimulus will be used toward a trip to Paris I am taking with my sister later this year. Like many others here, I could think of no better way to spend it than in another country.” Claire W, 30, non-profit marketing directorHouston, Texas

“A trip to Hawaii! Yes, awhile back around x-mas one could get a round trip to Hawaii from LA for $290, Yes $290! A freak fare. Knowing that I was going to get the check, I went in Feb. The other $310 was applied to rental car, & tours there.” Paul, 46, teacherLos Angeles, CA

“We went to our family reunion in Colorado and celebrated my Grandmother’s 95th birthday. For a week everyone pretended to get along and only drive each other a little nuts. The big splurge was on an upgrade on the rental car. Yet… I feel under stimulated. Since Iraq now has a budget surplus, maybe THEY …

“my money went towards an amazing 3 day weekend in Newport, RI over memorial day!” Rachel, 27, advertisingJersey City, New Jersey

“Vacation to Dublin/London” Jamie, 26, AdvertisingChicago, IL