A year after spill, Gulf Coast faces new crisis
April 16th, 2011
Gulf Oil Spill
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Almost a year after a massive oil spill decimated the tourism industry along the Gulf Coast, another oil-related crisis is now threatening the recovery: Gasoline prices are creeping toward $4 a gallon, which could keep travelers from coming back to white-sand beaches that have been scrubbed of BP’s oil.
Resorts, restaurants, casinos and charter fishermen say the pricey trips could keep some travelers away, though it could also keep vacationers in the South closer to home. High gas prices could leave many who do make the trip looking for ways to save money — whether it’s cutting vacations by a day or skipping restaurant trips.
Ed Schroeder, director of the Pensacola Bay Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, says high gas prices leave travelers with less money for a vacation.
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Thats why we should just sell the boat and start wade fishing. Dont have to pay for gas! I love my Caddy!
I see so many boats for sale already, due to the cost of fuel . I agree with you Chris. After fishing with the caddy, I couldn’t even do without it. The convience is just too sweet. Love the bait trap too. No more buying bait, EVER !!! The reds and trout love the mud minnows. It’s a real feeding frenzy