hoping not to vs vacations

Some examples from the web:

• May 22, 2015 ... He says he's just hoping not to come last. His prospects are hardly dismal, based on pre-performance buzz, but Australia's Song Contest ...
• Hoping Not to Find Life in Space. Walk outside on any clear night, away from the city lights, and you can see a thousand stars or more. A thousand suns, each ...
• Guy hoping 'not to embarrass' at Eurovision. Updated: 11:36 am, Saturday, 23 May 2015. Guy Sebastian insists all he is hoping for is to 'not embarrass himself'  ...
• Looking somewhat dazed, he smiled a little ruefully and said, "I am hoping not to come across him again. He's a freak - and the sooner he goes away the better.".

Some examples from the web:

• Filming with Oksana took summer vacations.
• Five-star vacations, brand-new truck, custom furniture.
• The best way to enjoy luxurious vacations.
• These elegant details transform vacations into exclusive moments.
• It's a wonderful facility, but they don't take vacations.
• When companies offer unlimited vacations, employees take even less vacations.
• Family life was his priority, especially during vacations.
• Many travel websites focus on Mediterranean vacations and frequently offer discounted packages.
• I love spending my vacations here on earth.
• That's why we don't need vacations.
• We'll make enough in one night to finance a thousand vacations.
• Winnie, those trips to Grand Cayman, they weren't vacations.
• I'm always talking about vacations I never take.
• He uses cash for most of the mistress upkeep, Like jewelry and vacations.
• So, I've had better vacations.
• So, I've had better vacations.
• Apparently she used assignments and vacations to meet with perspective clients and complete her deal.
• You don't have any more vacations to sell.
• Sheldon, there are a million great vacations you could take.
• Me and sam are taking separate vacations for a while.