 Believe me when I tell you we feel the pinch of this economy, too. This from Newsweek. A significant number of Americans have given up on going on vacation this summer due to the high cost of living, according to an exclusive poll for Newsweek. Forty four percent of respondents to a survey conducted by Redfield and Winton Strategies on behalf of Newsweek between June. If they're not trapped, Americans can't afford a vacation. But don't worry.