Create an Employee Calendar in Excel

Make the most of work force productivity and keep employees aware of their upcoming schedules by creating a staffing calendar in Excel. Excel, the spreadsheet component of the Microsoft Office Suite, offers a quick way to design at-a-glance information so you'll be able to track who's on vacation, where to beef up personnel and how many hours of payroll are accrued each month. With a few clicks in Microsoft Excel, you'll be ready to plot staff schedules.

Play "Elf Bowling: Hawaiian Vacation"
Santa's helpers leave the North Pole for some rest and relaxation in warmer climes in "Elf Bowling: Hawaiian Vacation." As the elves cut loose, their antics disturb their fellow vacationers, and they're frequently challenged to bowling duels -- with the elves serving as pins. "Elf Bowling: Hawaiian Vacation" features traditional bowling game rules with collectible power-ups that give you an advantage or hamper your opponent in the match. As in the other "Elf Bowling" games, "Hawaiian Vacation" includes game modes for single-player and multiplayer bowling.

Pack for a 10-Day Trip to Europe
With airlines imposing restrictions on the weight and number of bags allowed by passengers, travelers must be smart when preparing for a 10-day trip to Europe. Consider the season in which you travel, the type of trip you're taking (whether you will tour one location or several; whether you will be backpacking or museum-hopping) and the accommodation where you'll stay (hostel, B&B, hotel or rented apartment). With thoughtful planning and organization, not only will your bags not be overstuffed but you should even have room for plenty of souvenirs.

Vacation in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has many lovely attractions and is a great place for a summer vacation. New Hampshire is well known for the beauty of the mountains and clarity of the lakes, rivers and streams. Natural rock formations like the Old Man in the Mountain and Indian Head are located in the northern section of the state and are surrounded by places to stay, shops and other attractions like Mount Washington, the Cog Railway and the Flume. Here are some ideas to consider as you plan your trip to the northeast.

Attend a Cooking School on Vacation
Culinary vacations allow students to explore different cultures and social constructs through the context of a region's traditional foods. The classes available to vacationers vary depending on location and theme, but most are designed around one specialty, such as traditional molés in Oaxaca, Mexico or bouillabaisse in Marseilles, France.