When you boil it all down it's really all about bu$ine$$.
"Bright skies and balmy breezes lured tourists to Cape Cod’s beaches in droves on a weekend so brilliant it allowed many to forget, however briefly, any economic concerns....
Sunny skies and warm temperatures fueled the surge in tourism, but falling gas prices helped....
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Also see: Northern N.E. hoping for a robust Canadian tourist season