Travel Savings Alerts - March 2006 Issue
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In This Issue:
Las Vegas Resort Golf Paradise Discounts
AirTran Standby Travel
American Extends Special Military Fares
Fre.e Museums in Denmark
The Lighter Side of Flying
Visit the U.K. for Less
Universal Gold Pass for N.C. High Country
Yellowstone Early Bird Specials
El Al Spring Fares to Israel
Pay to Avoid Airport Security
40 Million Kids Eligible for Fre.e Admission
Manitowoc Winter Getaways from $79
Stay 2 Times, Earn a Fr.ee Night
$49 Roundtrip Bermuda Airfare
New D.C. Transportation
Hotel Jerome Spring Special
N.M. Balloon Festivals by Kay Douglas
USVI Girlfriends Sweepstakes
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Las Vegas Resort Golf Paradise Discounts -- In time for spring golf in
Las Vegas, Desert Rose Resort offers special room rates and discounts
on area golf course fees.
The resort offers $99 one-bedroom-suite room rates ($149 for a
two-bedroom suite) and discounts of 15 to 35 percent off green fees for
most public courses in Las Vegas, based on two-night minimum stays.
"Golf Paradise" room rates and greens fees are available through Apr.
15, 2006.
One- and two-bedroom suites offer living-dining rooms, upgraded baths
and kitchens. Each suite has a private balcony overlooking courtyards
and pool areas. Fr.ee breakfasts and afternoon cocktails are offered in
the resort's atrium. The resort is owned and managed by Shell
Hospitality, Inc.
Located a block east of the Las Vegas Strip, across the street from
the MGM Grand Hotel-Casino, and next door to the new Hooter's Casino
Hotel, Desert Rose Resort is centrally located to 20 public golf
courses in the immediate area.
The Bali Hai Golf Course is a mile away while Bear's Best, a Jack
Nicklaus course, is an easy drive.
Golf services are provided through a partnership with Link Style
International. Desert Rose guests receive unique numbered codes that
allow them to reserve optimum tee times at deep discounts directly
through Link Style International.
Discounts on greens fees are offered at more than 20 area courses
including: Rio Secco, a Rees Jones-designed course above the Las Vegas
Valley; TPC at The Canyons, a winding course of arroyos and desert
ravines; and Desert Pines, an affordable "Carolinas-style" course with
mature pine trees.
Shell Hospitality http://www.shellhospitality.com or 800/811-2450.
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AirTran Standby Travel - AirTran Airways relaunched its "X-Fares"
standby program for 18 to 22-year-old travelers. Once you reach your
23rd birthday, you are no longer eligible.
Through the X-Fares program, young adults can travel in coach class on
a standby-only basis to any of the 48 destinations AirTran Airways
serves, excluding Grand Bahama Island, for $69 per segment of travel. A
segment is defined as one takeoff and landing.
Long-haul segments are $89. Flights to and from San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver are considered long-haul segments. Fees
and taxes are not included in the listed segment price.
To participate, simply select the destination, dates and times you
want to travel and arrive at the AirTran Airways ticket counter at
least two hours before the scheduled time of departure. No reservations
can be made. All available flights are listed on AirTran Airways'
X-Fares web site.
Travelers must present valid, government-issued photo identification
and are only allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item. Holiday
blackout dates apply and all travel must be completed by Dec. 15, 2006.
AirTran http://www.airtran.com
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Give a Jaguar -- An Amber Jaguar
The remarkable face of a jaguar is hand-carved onto a lovely piece of
cherry amber that's 33mm x 20 mm in size. The dramatic pendent hangs on
an ultra-chic 18" natural-colored leather necklace cord with a sterling
silver clasp. Boy will this turn heads.
High-style boutiques and jewelers charge $500 or more for this glam
piece. It's yours for only $125 plus shipping & insurance. Order at:
http://www.3ajewels.biz, click on the amber category.
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American Extends Special Military Fares -- American Airlines extends
through June 1, 2006, several offers that are exclusive for active-duty
members of the U.S. military. These offers include discounted airfares,
relaxed advance purchase requirements and preferred boarding
privileges.
Active-duty members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines,
Navy, National Guard and Reserves who are on leave or furlough
(including those traveling within seven days of discharge from active
service), and their spouse and dependent children, are eligible for the
special military fares. The fares are available to domestic and
international destinations. Military ID must be presented at the time
of airport check-in.
In addition, the discounted military fares may be purchased up to a
week after reservations are made -- versus 24 hours for non-military
discount fares -- making it easier for military personnel and their
families to make travel arrangements.
Sample one-way domestic fares for the U.S. military, based on a
roundtrip purchase: Chicago to Denver or Dallas to Kansas City $79;
Atlanta to Chicago, Raleigh to St. Louis, Dallas to Washington, D.C.,
Nashville to New York and Colorado Springs to Dallas $129; and Dallas
to Norfolk or San Diego $169.
Sample one-way international fares for the U.S. military, based on a
roundtrip purchase: St. Louis to Cancun, Mexico $175; Miami to
Tegucigalpa, Honduras $190; Fort Lauderdale to San Juan or Boston to
London $249; Miami to Madrid $255; New York to St. Maarten, Neth. Ant.
$285; Chicago to Frankfurt $305; Los Angeles to Montego Bay, Jamaica
$305; San Jose, CA to Tokyo $310; and Dallas to Santiago, Chile $420.
Military fares are not available via the Internet. Fares do not
include government-imposed taxes and fees.
As a thank you to U.S. troops, uniformed military personnel can
pre-board with first-class passengers, or at any time during the
boarding process. U.S. military men and women in Operation Iraqi
Free.dom or Operation Enduring Fre.edom are welcome as American's
guests at Admirals Club facilities between flights when they are on
emergency or Rest and Relaxation (R&R) leave from their overseas
duties. This invitation for fr.ee access is extended through June 1,
2006, at all airports that do not have USO facilities. Eligible
military personnel in appropriate uniform need only present their
emergency or R&R leave forms from Operation Iraqi Free.dom or Operation
Enduring Fre.edom to access an Admirals Club location. In addition, the
Admirals Club welcomes family members and relatives accompanying
military personnel who are part of Operation Iraqi Fr.eedom or
Operation Enduring Fre.edom.
American Airlines 800/433-7300.
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Fr.ee Museums in Denmark - At the beginning of 2006, Denmark's
state-run museums began a new policy - offering fr.ee admission to
children and young people under 18-years-old. Additionally, there are
museums that offer fr.ee admission to visitors. Some are fr.ee to all
every day, some are fr.ee only on select days.
Here is a partial list:
Statens Museum for Kunst Fr.ee admission Wednesdays for the regular
permanent collection. Http://www.smk.dk - The Danish National Gallery
with the largest Danish collection of art. Highlights include Italian
collection with works by Titian and Tintoretto; early Flemish art; 17th
century Dutch paintings including Rubens and Rembrandt; and the French
collection.
Randers Kunstmuseum Fr.ee admission Wednesdays.
http://www.randers-kunstmuseum.dk - The collection features mainly
Danish visual arts from the1800s to the present time and some
international contemporary art.
The National Museum in Kรธbenhavn Fr.ee admission Wednesdays
http://www.natmus.dk - Denmark's National Museum has exhibitions from
the Stone Age, Viking Period, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Modern
Danish History.
The Hirschsprung Collection in Kรธbenhavn Fr.ee admission Wednesdays
http://www.hirschsprung.dk - The collection includes Danish 19th
century art.
Geological Museum Kobenhavn Fr.ee admission Wednesdays
http://www.geologisk-museum.dk - Features minerals from around the
world, with an excellent meteorite collection, a piece of the moon
brought home by Apollo 17, fossilized animals and plants. Display on
the geology of Denmark, the Faroes and Greenland.
Post & Tele Museum Kobenhavn Fr.ee admission Wednesdays
http://www.postogtelemuseet.dk - In the heart of Copenhagen, the
museum tells the story of Danish communications from the mail services
of King Christian IV to computer telecommunications. The museum's
roof-top cafรฉ offers a splendid view of the towers of Copenhagen.
Special exhibitions may require an admission fee.
Thorvaldsen's Museum Kobenhavn Fr.ee admission Wednesdays
http://www.thorvaldsensmuseum.dk - Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen
(1770-1844) donated his large art collection to Copenhagen in 1838. The
museum primarily contains Thorvaldsen's sculptures and his large
collection of paintings by contemporary European and Danish artists,
and his collection of antiques. In July and August there are tours in
English Sunday at 3 p.m.
Frihedsmuseet Resistance Movement Museum Kรธbenhavn Fr.ee admission
Wednesdays http://www.natmus.dk - The museum illustrates the Danish
resistance movement 1940 to 1945, and the rescue of Danish Jews.
Outdoor cafรฉ during the summer. May to mid-September fr.ee guided
tours in English on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Royal Danish Arsenal Museum Kobenhavn Fr.ee admission Wednesdays
http://www.thm.dk - The museum's story begins with the construction
of its central building by King Christian IV in 1598-1604, with the
longest vaulted Renaissance hall in Northern Europe. The hand weapons
collection dates from the Middle Ages to the present. There are amour,
uniforms, banners, saddles, models and military equipment from the 19th
century to today.
City Museum of Copenhagen Kobenhavn Fr.ee admission
http://www.bymuseum.dk - Depicts the history of Copenhagen from the
Middle Ages to modern times. The museum also includes a small Soeren
Kierkegaard collection and old street equipment.
Fr.ee admission for children and young people.
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Humlebek http://www.louisiana.dk -
on the North Zealand coast in a large old park, with a view across the
Oresund, the museum's collection of modern art includes Arp, Bacon,
Calder, Max Ernst, Francis, Giacometti, Jorn, Kiefer, Moore, Picasso,
Rauschenberg and Warhol.
Nordjyllands Kunstmuseum Aalborg
http://www.nordjyllandskunstmuseum.dk - The museum of modern art
houses a permanent collection of Danish and international art from 1900
to the present.
Hans Christian Andersen Museum Odense http://www.odmus.dk - The
exhibitions provide an in depth look into Hans Christian Andersen and
the world he lived in from 1805 to 1875.
H.C. Andersen's Childhood Odense http://www.odmus.dk - The house
where H.C. Andersen lived with his parents from 2 to 14, was opened as
a museum in 1930.
Silkeborg Art Museum Silkeborg http://www.silkeborgkunstmuseum.dk -
The museum holds Asger Jorn`s collections of European art from the 20th
century to 1970.
The Viking Ship Museum Roskilde http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk -
The permanent exhibition shows five Viking ships from the 11th century
and tells about the Viking period, shipbuilding, and underwater
archaeology.
The Women's Museum Kvindemuseet i Danmark Arhus
http://www.kvindemuseet.dk - One of the few museums in the world
devoted to the life, culture and history of women. The permanent
exhibition examines key transition points: Motherhood and working life,
servitude and learning, submissiveness and revolt, isolation and
sisterhood.
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The Lighter Side of Flying - For a little chuckle, we present the
lighter side of flying. The following are accounts of actual exchanges
between airline pilots and control towers from around the world.
While taxiing, the crew of a US Airways flight departing for Ft.
Lauderdale made a wrong turn and came nose to nose with a United 727.
The irate female ground controller lashed out at the US Airways crew,
screaming: "US Airways 2771, where are you going? I told you to turn
right onto Charlie taxiway! You turned right on Delta! Stop right
there. I know it's difficult for you to tell the difference between
C's and D's, but get it right!"
Continuing her tirade to the embarrassed crew, she was now shouting
hysterically:
"God, you've screwed everything up! It'll take forever to sort this
out! You stay right there and don't move till I tell you to! You can
expect progressive taxi instructions in about half an hour and I want
you to go exactly where I tell you, when I tell you, and how I tell
you! You got that, US Airways 2771?"
"Yes ma'am," the humbled crew responded.
Naturally the ground control frequency went terribly silent after the
verbal bashing. Nobody wanted to engage the irate ground controller in
her current state. Tension in every cockpit at the airport was
running high. Then an unknown pilot broke the silence and asked,
"Wasn't I married to you once?"
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The controller working a busy pattern told the 727 on downwind to make
a 360 - do a complete circle, a move normally used to provide spacing
between aircraft. The pilot of the 727 complained, "Don't you know it
costs us $2,000 to make even a 180 in this airplane?"
Without missing a beat the controller replied, "Roger, give me $4,000
worth."
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A DC-10 had an exceedingly long rollout after landing with his
approach speed a little high.
San Jose Tower: "American 751 heavy, turn right at the end of the
runway, if able. If not able, take the Guadalupe exit off Highway 101
and make a right at the light to return to the airport."
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It was a really nice day, right about dusk, and a Piper Malibu was
being vectored into a long line of airliners in order to land at Kansas
City.
KC Approach: "Malibu three-two Charlie, you're following a 727, one
o'clock and three miles."
Three-two Charlie: "We've got him. We'll follow him."
KC Approach: "Delta 105, your traffic to follow is a Malibu, eleven
o'clock and three miles. Do you have that traffic?"
Delta 105 (in a thick southern drawl, after a long pause): "Well --
I've got something down there. Can't quite tell if it's a Malibu or a
Chevelle."
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Tower: "Eastern 702, cleared for takeoff, contact Departure on 124.7."
Eastern 702: "Tower, Eastern 702 switching to Departure. By the way,
after we lifted off we saw some kind of dead animal on the far end of
the runway."
Tower: "Continental 635, cleared for takeoff, contact Departure on
124.7. Did you copy that report from Eastern?"
Continental 635: "Continental 635, cleared for takeoff, roger; and
yes, we copied Eastern and we've already notified our caterers."
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The German air controllers at Frankfurt Airport are a short-tempered
lot. They expect one to know one's gate parking location and how to get
there without assistance from them. So it was with amusement that we
(American 747) listened to the following exchange between Frankfurt
ground control and a British Airways 747, call sign "Speedbird 206":
Speedbird 206: "Top of the morning, Frankfurt, Speedbird 206 clear of
the active runway."
Ground: "Guten Morgen. You vill taxi to your gate."
The big British Airways 747 pulled onto the main taxiway and slowed to
a stop.
Ground: "Speedbird, do you not know where you are going?"
Speedbird 206: "Stand by a moment, Ground, I'm looking up our gate
location now."
Ground (with arrogant impatience): "Speedbird 206, haff you never
flown to Frankfurt before?"
Speedbird 206 (coolly): Yes, I have, in 1944. In another type of
Boeing, but just to drop something off. I didn't stop."
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O'Hare Approach Control: "United 329 heavy, your traffic is a Fokker,
one o'clock, three miles, eastbound."
United 239: "Approach, I've always wanted to say this: I've got that
Fokker in sight."
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A727 flight engineer waiting for start clearance in Munich overheard
the following:
Lufthansa (in German): Ground, what is our start clearance time?"
Ground (in English): "If you want an answer you must speak English."
Lufthansa (in English): "I am a German, flying a German airplane, in
Germany. Why must I speak English?"
Unknown voice (in a beautiful British accent): "Because you lost the
bloody war".
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Visit the U.K. for Less - Here are several ways to get more value for
your money when visiting Great Britain and the U.K.
VisitBritain offers the Great British Heritage Pass providing American
visitors with unlimited entry to more than 600 stately homes, castles
and properties in England, Scotland and Wales. A four-day pass costs
$50; seven-day $75; 15-day $95; and one month $130. They can be
purchased in the U.S. at Brendan Worldwide Vacations
http://www.brendanvacations.com 800/421-8446.
Icelandair Holidays offers "Fly and Hotel packages to several
locations. Their 'London Fly and Hotel' package for travel through
Mar. 31, 2006, starts at $439 per person. The package includes
roundtrip airfare (excluding taxes) from New York, Baltimore and Boston
(Orlando, Minneapolis and San Francisco $50 more), two nights' hotel
accommodations (including taxes) and continental breakfast.
"Manchester Fly & Hotel" package starts at $792 per person for
travel in May, September and October 2006. The package includes
roundtrip airfare (excluding taxes), three nights' hotel
accommodations in Manchester, one night hotel accommodation in
Reykjavic (capital of Iceland) and continental breakfast daily. Flights
are from New York, Boston, Baltimore, Orlando, Minneapolis and San
Francisco.
The Glasgow "Fly and Hotel," valid through Mar. 28, 2006, starts
at $525 per person and includes roundtrip airfare (excluding taxes)
from New York, Baltimore and Boston (Orlando, Minneapolis and San
Francisco at $50 more), two nights' hotel accommodations (including
taxes) and Scottish breakfast.
Icelandair Holidays http://www.icelandairholidays.com
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Universal Gold Pass for N.C. High Country -- Travelers to the N.C. High
Country area of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Linville areas can
get payback for visiting the scenic mountains. The new discount
Universal Gold Pass card offers discounts for lodging, dining, shopping
and recreational activities.
Purchase the card online for $35 for an individual, $50 for a couple
and $75 for a family. The card is good through Dec. 31, 2006.
Cardholders will be reminded before the expiration date and given the
opportunity to renew for 2007. According to founder Mike Kebelbeck, the
card can pay for itself with the first night's lodging and dining.
Discounts are available from more than 30 lodging choices and 20
restaurants that are listed online. The listing includes favorites
such as Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock Stage Company, Lees-McCrae
Summer Theatre, Westglow Spa, and Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway.
For last minute trips, you can purchase the card online and have it
waiting for you at your hotel
Universal Gold Pass http://www.universalgoldpass.com or 877/297-9995.
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Yellowstone Early Bird Specials - - Xanterra Parks & Resorts, operator
of lodges, restaurants, gift shops and activities in Yellowstone
National Park, again offers its "Early Bird Specials" at
four lodging facilities within the park when it opens for the 2006
summer season.
The special rates represent a savings of up to 35 percent. Early Bird
Specials are offered at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, the Old Faithful
Snow Lodge, Grant Village and Lake Yellowstone Hotel. You must book
your room by Apr. 1, 2006 to get the special rates.
Early Bird Specials allow you to stay for as little as $49 per night
for a room for single or double occupancy plus tax. Reduced rates and
available dates are:
Old Faithful Snow Lodge, May 5 to 11, $119 (lodge room)
Grant Village, May 26 to June 1, $89 (motel room)
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, May 12 to18, $49 (room without private
bathroom); $79 (hotel room); $199 (suite).
Lake Yellowstone Hotel, May 19 to 25, $119 (backside hotel room)
If you're looking for reduced rates, visit Yellowstone's web site
for occasional unadvertised specials.
Yellowstone reservations http://www.TravelYellowstone.com or
307/344-7311.
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Face-It Luggage Tags -- Your Face on Your Luggage -- There's no
mistaking your luggage with the Face-It Luggage Tag. The durable,
laminated tag displays your face and the phrase "This Face Belongs With
This Luggage."
A Face-It Luggage tag makes it less likely for a stranger
or thief to walk off with your luggage and helps you recognize your
luggage at a glance in hotels or airports. Face-It Tags are also
available for briefcases, portfolio books, backpacks, sporting
equipment, bicycles, musical instruments and more.
Click here to order Face-It Luggage Tags
http://www.onthegopublishing.com/face-it.shtml
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El Al Spring Fares to Israel -- HURRY, BUY BY MAR. 9, 2006 - EL AL,
Israel's national airline, offers savings on roundtrip airfares from
the U.S. to Israel between Apr. 1, 2006 and June 15, 2006.
To take advantage of spring fares, you need to purchase a roundtrip
coach ticket by Mar. 9, 2006. Roundtrip fares from New York or Newark
(including all fuel surcharges) start from $755; Chicago and Atlanta
from $835; Miami from $875; and $935 from Los Angeles.
EL AL U.S. Matmid Frequent Flyer members traveling to Tel Aviv can
purchase roundtrip coach tickets (including fuel surcharges) for 500
Matmid points plus $499 from New York (JFK/Newark); $579 from Chicago;
$619 from Miami (new nonstop service starts Mar. 28, 2006) and $679
from Los Angeles.
As a bonus, if you want to travel on El Al's new nonstop service
from Miami to Tel Aviv, a special roundtrip fare of $699 is available
on Mar. 28 and Apr. 1, 2006, the first two flights of this new nonstop
service.
Spring fare tickets are valid six to21 days. Matmid tickets are valid
six to 30 days and cannot be reserved or purchased on the Internet.
There is a $50 surcharge for tickets issued within three days of a
confirmed reservation. Both tickets incur up to $82 in government fees
and taxes that are not included in the price.
EL AL http://www.elal.com or 800/223-6700.
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Pay to Avoid Airport Security - The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) announced parameters for a nationwide Registered
Traveler (RT) program which will allow travelers who submit personal
information, get fingerprinted and are given a security clearance, to
bypass regular security lines and move through their own expedited
checkpoints at participating airports. Participation is optional for
airports and it is unclear how many will actually sign up. TSA approval
of qualified RT programs is expected by June 2006.
TSA will work with private sector companies to implement the RT
programs. Registered Traveler program providers will collect 10
fingerprint images and personal data from each applicant which will be
used to verify travelers at RT checkpoints. The company will submit the
information to the government for security clearance where the TSA
will conduct background checks, verify identity, check terrorism watch
lists and criminal records. TSA hasn't specified how much personal data
it will require. If cleared, travelers will receive a "smart card"
verifying their identity. At the airport, participants will scan their
card at a kiosk and then be admitted to a dedicated RT security lane.
But participants may not be exempt from removing shoes and coats and
separately sending laptops through X-ray machines. Participating in a
RT program will be entirely voluntary and all RT data will be handled
in compliance with the Federal Privacy Act.
Prices will be determined by private sector providers and are
estimated to be about $80 to $100 a year. A test program is running in
Orlando, where 13,000 travelers are paying $79.95 a year for a separate
security line.
Registered Traveler applicants who believe they've been wrongly
turned down or have had their eligibility revoked, will have the
opportunity to seek redress. To facilitate the redress process,
travelers may be asked to furnish additional information and/or
documents.
Since terrorists may wish to exploit the RT program, it may change
from time to time to make it more difficult to anticipate security
activities. The TSA will not exempt RT participants from random
additional screening.
TSA http://www.tsa.gov.
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40 Million Kids Eligible for Fr.ee Admission - Universal Orlando
Resort launched a new ticket offer. Now one child, up to and including
nine-year-olds, will get fr.ee admission to Universal Orlando's theme
parks with each two-day, multi-park pass, adult ticket their parents
purchase online.
The new Kids Fr.ee ticket is Universal Orlando's latest effort to
create value, flexibility and convenience for families during their
theme park vacation. The two-day, multi-park pass that adults must
purchase to obtain a Kids Fr.ee ticket for their child is sold online
for $99.95 (before tax). As with all its ticket and travel products,
Universal Orlando may change details and availability at any time.
As an extra bonus, you will receive an extra three days fr.ee for
buying tickets online, making your ticket good for a total of five
consecutive days. Kids Fr.ee is also available as part of Universal
Orlando Resort vacation packages of three or more nights. The vacation
package allows kids to stay fr.ee at Universal Orlando on- site or
select an off-site hotel -- and to eat fr.ee within Universal's theme
parks. Off-site packages begin at $239 per-adult; on-site packages
begin at $449 per-adult. All tickets expire on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006.
Universal Orlando http://www.universalorlando.com .
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use plastic padlocks are the perfect way to protect your luggage since
they cannot be reinstalled once removed. That feature lets you
instantly know if someone tampered with your luggage. Yet when TSAs at
airports need to inspect your luggage, Baggage Guard Seals can be
easily removed. A package of 10 Baggage Guard Seals is still only
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Manitowoc Winter Getaways from $79 - Wisconsin's winter brings snow,
cross country skiing and brisk winter walks to Manitowoc, about 90
minutes north of Milwaukee. But it also brings discounted vacation
packages. Manitowoc inns, hotels and bed and breakfast lodges put
together getaway packages that include pampering, shopping, and
admissions to museums, art centers or special events that start from
$79.95 for two.
The "Magic Moments" package at the WestPort Bed & Breakfast includes
one night in a whirlpool suite, gourmet breakfast, champagne and snacks
in your room, and fresh roses from $195 for two.
The "Enjoy Winter" package at the Manitowoc Comfort Inn includes a
one night stay for two, two tickets to a show at the Capitol Civic
Center, dinner for two and fr.ee continental breakfast for $99.95 plus
tax.
Winter Getaway for Two at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites includes one
night in a whirlpool suite, pizza delivery, champagne and chocolates
for $145.
Escape the Cold at the Village Inn on the Lake with one night in a
theme suite, in-room dinner for two, two fr.ee drinks and champagne at
$150 per couple, $100 for each additional night.
Winter Rejuvenation at the Holiday Inn includes one night stay for
two, fresh flowers in guest rooms; fresh-squeezed juices, teas,
assorted cheese, fresh fruit, and a nut tray; discounts at the salon
and cook's shop; and a 30 minute massage at $159.95 per couple.
Manitowoc Information http://www.manitowoc.info or 800/627-4896.
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Stay 2 Times, Earn a Fr.ee Night - This spring Choice Hotels Canada
offers the "Stay 2 times, earn a fr.ee night" promotion to members
of its Choice Privileges rewards program.
With this promotion, you can qualify for a fr.ee night's lodging at
more than 1,000 hotels after two separate stays at any Comfort, Comfort
Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion or MainStay Suites brand hotels in
North America or any Econo Lodge or Rodeway Inn in Canada.
To participate in the promotion, which runs through Apr. 15, 2006, you
must be a member of the Choice Privileges rewards program. You can join
at check-in or checkout, or online. Your stay will count toward the
promotional fr.ee night.
Stay on two separate occasions in Canada, the U.S., Caribbean or
Mexico and receive bonus points. Along with points earned from the
original two qualifying stays, the bonus will give you enough points to
redeem a fr.ee night on a future stay at more than 1,000 Choice brand
hotels throughout Canada, the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico.
You can also use the points you earn during the promotion for room
nights, airline miles, or gift certificates from nationally recognized
retailers. Members can also can take advantage of special benefits such
as express reservations, express check-in, fr.ee local phone calls and
incoming faxes, fr.ee newspaper and extended checkout.
Choice Privileges http://www.choiceprivileges.com, or 866/283-3510.
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$49 Roundtrip Bermuda Airfare - The $49 roundtrip airfare to Bermuda
from TNT Vacations makes the short (less than two hours from the East
Coast) flight a most affordable ticket.
Through Apr. 30, 2006, TNT's 189-passenger charter flight will fly
from Boston and New York on Sundays and Thursdays, giving you a three-,
four-, or seven-night stay in Bermuda.
The low $49 roundtrip fare is available when booking a complete
Bermuda travel package, which includes hotel accommodations, roundtrip
airport and hotel transfers, hotel tax and service charges. Complete
package rates begin at $399 for three nights, departing Thursdays.
Departure taxes are additional.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy for new bookings only
and there is a late booking fee of $20 for all reservations made 14
days before departure.
TNT's Bermuda travel packages are available at more than a dozen
Bermuda resorts, including: Ariel Sands; Aunt Nea's Inn; Cambridge
Beaches; CoCo Reef; Elbow Beach; Fairmont Hamilton Princess; Fairmont
Southampton; Grape Bay Beach Hotel; Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Tennis
Club; Harmony Club; Pompano Beach Club; Surf Side Beach Club; and
Wyndham Bermuda Resort & Spa.
TNT Vacations http://www.tntvacations.com or 888/GOTNTGO.
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Cheap Tix Chart -- Buy Tickets at a Discount -- Special ticket outlets
sell discounted day-of-performance tickets to theater productions,
films, and sporting events. Discounts can be 50 percent or more. On The
Go Publishing's Cheap Tix Chart, still only $14, lists outlets in the
U.S. and eight foreign cities that sell discounted, day-of-performance
tickets.
Click here to order
http://www.onthegopublishing.com/products.shtml#tix
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New D.C. Transportation - The new D.C. Circulator transit system
links cultural, entertainment and business destinations within the
city's central core.
The Circulator's buses have low floors, big windows and multiple
doors for easy on-and-off service. Buses run daily every five to 10
minutes from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Circulator takes you where you want to go. The following cultural
and entertainment venues are within a couple blocks of the route: Union
Station, downtown, the National Mall, the SW Waterfront, K
Street/Golden Triangle and Georgetown.
The regular fare is a modest $1, senior and disabled riders go fr.ee
with a Metrorail transfer, students ride fr.ee with a DC Student Travel
Card and a Metrobus or Circulator transfer is .50ยข.
There are five ways to pay. If you have exact change, pay cash at the
front door. Tap your SmarTrip card on the fare machine. Transfer from
Metrobus or between Circulator buses for f.ree. Purchase tickets at the
fare meter or multi-space parking meter on the sidewalk. Machines
accept change or credit cards (no dollar bills) and make change. Pay
before you ride with change or a credit card to buy a Circulator ticket
fro multi-space meters at 13 Circulator stops. Or use all-day passes.
To make boarding and exiting fast and hassle-fr.ee, the Circulator
operates on the honor system. You may board through any of the three
doors, but be sure to pay the fare. When entering though the middle
doors, walk to the front and pay the driver, or simply hold up your
ticket or transfer for the driver to view in his rear view mirror.
Be sure to hold onto your proof of payment (ticket, transfer, pass, or
deducted SmarTrip card) while riding the Circulator. Fare checkers
board at random stops and times throughout the day to verify that you
have paid for your Circulator ride. There's a hefty fine for
scofflaws who don't pay.
D.C. Circulator http://www.dccirculator.com
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Hotel Jerome Spring Special - Aspen's Hotel Jerome celebrates
spring with a reduced room rate of $125 per night from Apr. 17 through
May 23, 2006. This represents a savings of up to $140 per night, based
on dates booked. Rates include deluxe room accommodations and a free
shuttle to and from the Aspen Airport.
Additionally, the Hotel Jerome partnered with the Aspen Club & Spa to
offer a "Mountain Therapy" package available Apr. 17 to May 31,
2006, Priced at $215, the one-night package provides king
accommodations and one 50-minute massage. Package participants also
receive free access to Aspen Club & Spa's 77,000-square-foot facility
including the health & fitness center, classes and locker room area.
The Hotel Jerome is in the heart of downtown Aspen, steps away from
boutiques, galleries, restaurants and nightlife.
Hotel Jerome http://www.hoteljerome.com or 800/331-7213.
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Up, Up, and Away: Balloon Festivals in New Mexico - photos and story
by Kay Douglas
Ever dream of gently floating above the earth in a colorful hot air
balloon? Your chances of this dream becoming a reality are probably
better in New Mexico than any other place in the world. With plenty of
wide-open spaces, dazzling blue skies, and an excellent climate, New
Mexico is an aeronaut's delight. Home to the world's largest and most
prestigious balloon festival, the Albuquerque International Balloon
Fiesta, New Mexico also hosts numerous other ballooning events
throughout the year. You can find a balloon rally going on just about
every month of the year, and, since cold temperatures mean easier lifts
in a hot air balloon, what might be considered "off season" travel
months are "in season" months for ballooning.
With more than 200 balloons participating, Gallup's Red Rock Balloon
Rally is the second largest balloon festival in the world. This
all-volunteer rally held the first week of December is a spectator
friendly event, offering splendid canyon-top views of balloons in
flight and open access to the staging field for observing the
preparations for mass ascent. I recently attended this rally and came
away impressed by the friendliness of the local people, the camaraderie
among the balloonists, and the scenic red rock canyon setting.
Of course, the goal of many balloon festival attendees is to take a
ride in a balloon, and there are a number of ways to arrange this.
Commercial balloon rides can be scheduled at costs ranging from $120 to
$200 at most events, but another way to hitch a ride is by
volunteering as a balloon chase team crew member. Each pilot needs
several able-bodied helpers to assemble the equipment, prepare for
launch, retrieve the balloon after landing, and perform other essential
tasks. In exchange for this "sweat equity," there's a good chance of
getting a balloon ride in return.
Arriving at Red Rock State Park not long after dawn on the last day of
the Gallup rally, I felt at loose ends watching balloon crews arriving
on the staging field. Morning is prime ballooning time, as winds are
generally calm and conditions are most stable. Many rallies begin with
a "Dawn Patrol" - a few balloons, which are specially lit to be
visible in the dark, go aloft to check wind conditions. While it might
not seem windy on the ground, there might well be fast moving air
currents at higher elevations. Sometimes these dawn patrol "test
pilots" find unwelcome surprises as they ascend.
As I stood watching the dawn patrol, I fell into conversation with
Bucky Stansberry, parts manager for Gallup's local Ford dealership,
Gurley Motor Company. His company was sponsoring an Albuquerque-based
pilot, Jeff Dodd, during the rally. When I mentioned that I'd hoped to
get a chance to take a balloon ride, Bucky offered to introduce me to
Jeff, who was just starting to assemble his balloon "Shazzam!" a few
yards away. All it took was a word from Bucky and I was "in."
Trying to be helpful but not get in the way was the name of the game
for the next hectic hour as I watched Jeff's crew ready the balloon.
The balloon envelope, laid out on a tarp, was attached to the wicker
basket, and then, once all the ropes were in proper order, cold air was
blown with a large, powerful fan into the open "throat" of the balloon.
Once Jeff was sure that the folds of the heat-resistant rip-stock
nylon envelope were properly positioned, a propane burner was used to
heat the fanned air, and the envelope gradually began to lift. When
the balloon was upright, Jeff signaled for me and two other crew
members to climb in the gondola. Then, before I knew it, we were
aloft.
Those first few minutes were both marvelous and terrifying. Keeping a
tight grip on one of the large ropes attached to the gondola, I was
almost afraid to move. A distant childhood memory of an unhappy ride
in a Ferris wheel surfaced, and I relived the moment when my older
brother gleefully rocked the car as I wailed helplessly in protest.
But "Shizzam!" felt reassuringly steady as we smoothly ascended, and,
gradually I loosened my death grip on the gondola and began to breathe.
There is nothing quite like the sensation of flying in a hot air
balloon. For one thing, the pilot does not so much control the
direction of the flight as adjust its altitude. The wind currents vary
depending on altitude, but since the balloon and its passengers are
moving with the air current at all times rather than against it,
there's no sensation of turbulence. I felt in good hands, too, with
30-year-veteran pilot Jeff in control. What amazed me, though, was
that even with his extensive flight experience, Jeff seemed as
enthusiastic and appreciative of the spectacular views as this first
timer.
Ahead of us the prominent spire of Church Rock glowed vibrant
orange-red in the morning sun, while the depths of the canyons still
lay deep in shadow. Above, below, and all around us were dozens of
colorful balloons, some within hailing distance. We passed one brave
(or foolish) fellow suspended in a harness from a balloon. Other
balloonists were making landings on the tops of mesas or descending
into canyons. Since the sandstone walls of Red Rock Park's canyons are
smooth, a balloon can usually brush right up against them without harm.
In fact, Gallup balloonists often enjoy "turtling," or bumping and
rolling the balloon gently along the sides of a canyon.
I had beginner's luck, it seemed. "That was THE best flight I've ever
had here," Jeff later proclaimed. I had no basis for comparison, but I
knew one thing: I was hooked.
Whether you're flying at a balloon rally or keeping your feet firmly
planted on the ground, don't forget to bring your camera along. There
are few events as photogenic as a balloon rally, and each of New
Mexico's festivals offers a distinct setting. While Gallup's is set
among red rock canyons, other festivals in the state, such as the White
Sands Balloon Invitational, feature equally dramatic backdrops. In the
case of the White Sands rally, the contrast between the dazzlingly
white dunes of Alamogordo and the brightly colored balloons is
striking. Another not-to-be-missed photo op occurs at balloon glows,
nighttime events featuring tethered balloons picturesquely lit by the
warm yellow glow of their propane burners.
While hot air ballooning can be an expensive hobby, it needn't be a
costly proposition for onlookers and crew members. Some festivals
charge small entrance fees -- $6 in the case of Albuquerque's Balloon
Fiesta or $5 for parking at Gallup's Red Rock Park, but many balloon
festival activities such as special evening musical events and dances,
parades, and fireworks displays are fr.ee. Gallup's rally, for
example, featured a rare public performance of the White Mountain
Apache Crown Dancers as well as a parade, a footrace, a youth day, and
balloon glows. Since Gallup is located on historic Rt. 66, there were
plenty of reasonably priced motels in the area, not to mention space at
RV parks and campgrounds. This is the general case in New Mexico, I
have found. While there are upscale resorts scattered throughout the
state, particularly around Santa Fe and Taos, budget to mid-priced
rooms at national chains such as Comfort Inn and Super 8, and smaller
family-run establishments, are more the norm. In the case of the
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, there's an online booking system linked to
the festival's website to assist with hotels and other travel
arrangements (http://www.nmtravel.com/bfres/).
When it comes to New Mexico, it's important not to confuse
"inexpensive" with "cheap." For example, a "Navajo taco," layers of
beans, ground beef, cheese, sauce, and onions piled onto freshly
prepared traditional fry bread, may only cost a few dollars, but it's
as satisfying and tasty as more expensive fare. Then there are New
Mexico's trading posts, which are a bargain-hunter's paradise. Navajo
rugs, Zuni jewelry, and many other finely crafted objects are found at
far more reasonable prices than elsewhere. There's even the
opportunity to buy directly from the artisans at places such as Earl's
Restaurant in Gallup, where Native Americans set tables up alongside
the building to sell their wares.
If you travel to New Mexico by plane, you'll probably arrive at
Albuquerque's Sunport Airport. While you're in the area, consider
visiting the new Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, housing
one of the largest collections of ballooning equipment and memorabilia
in the world. The 59,000-square-foot museum, which just opened last
October, provides a fine introduction to the fascinating world of
ballooning.
BALLOON FESTIVALS IN NEW MEXICO
Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally, Las Cruces http://www.mvbr.com 3rd
weekend in January
Friends and Lovers Rally, Albuquerque http://www.hotairballooning.org
2nd weekend in February
St. Patrick's Day Rallye, Los Lunas 3rd weekend in March
http://www.bosquewebdesigns.com/VFRS_website/index.htm
NM State & NABA SW Regional Hot Air Balloon Championships, Albuquerque
http://www.topgunballooning.org/ Memorial Day weekend
Farmington Balloon Festival, Farmington Memorial Day weekend
Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally, Raton
http://www.raton.info/balloonrally.htm 1st weekend in July
Angel Fire Balloon Rally, Angel Fire
http://www.angelfirechamber.org/special.html 3rd weekend in July
Deming Duck Races Balloon Rally, Deming
http://www.demingduckrace.com/index.htm 4th weekend in August
Santa Ana Blue Corn Harvest Festival, Santa Ana Pueblo Labor Day
weekend
White Sands Balloon Invitational, Alamogordo
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/7050/ 2nd weekend in September
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta http://www.balloonfiesta.com/
1st week in October
Taos Mountain Balloon Rally http://www.taosballoonrally.com/ 4th
weekend in October
Socorro Balloon Rally, http://www.socorro-nm.com/Balloons.htm 4th
weekend in November
Red Rock Balloon Rally, Gallup http://www.redrockballoonrally.com/st
weekend in December
Jingle Bells Rally, Rio Rancho,
http://www.hotairballooning.org/indexLoad.html 2nd weekend in December
The Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum:
http://www.balloonmuseum.com
New Mexico Visitor's Center http://www.newmexico.org/index3.php
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Silky Travel Jewelry Roll -- A must have for travelers. Our silky
travel jewelry roll comes in a random assortment of single-color
jacquards, solid colors and two-color brocades.
This handy travel jewelry roll measures 8 1/2 x 11 inches when
open and closes to a compact 8 1/2 x 4 inches. Our exclusive design
offers a place for everything with one deep pocket, a ring bar and
three zippered compartments.
Price $40. Order at
http://www.onthegopublishing.com/products.shtml
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USVI Girlfriends Sweepstakes - The U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel &
Tourism Association (HTA) sponsors a sweepstakes where one winner and
four of her girlfriends can enjoy luxury and pampering. The Girlfriends
Sweepstakes runs through Apr. 15 for travel June 1 to Dec. 15, 2006.
The Girlfriends Sweepstakes offers a weekend at the U.S. Virgin
Islands. The trip includes five free tickets on Spirit Airlines to St.
Thomas, Virgin Islands, a three-night stay at a Westin Resort pool
villa on St. John, limousine service to and from the airport, spa
treatments including a massage, manicure and pedicure, a $1000 shopping
spree each plus a post-spree foot massage at Holiday Inn's Shangrila
Spa, a night out in Cruz Bay St. John, a private cooking class at the
villa, a dine-around in downtown St. Thomas, and a weekender bag. The
entire experience will be videotaped and featured on the HTA web site.
Rules and restrictions apply.
You can enter the Girlfriends Sweepstakes at the HTA web site.
Many hotels in the U.S. Virgin Islands offer girlfriend getaway
packages including Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas and Hotel
Caravelle on St. Croix.
US Virgin Islands Girlfriends Sweepstakes
http://www.virgin-islands-hotels.com.
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Had a good experience on a plane recently? Stumbled across the perfect
place to stay or eat or drink? If you'd like to tell us about it, email
us at: travelne...@aim.com
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CURE & CLEAN NATURALLY -- Throw out your harmful toxic disinfectants,
cleaners, bleaches and insecticides! Cure and clean with the world's
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spend a fortune on fancy store-bought preparations with their "secret
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powerful recipes using Hydrogen Peroxide as a foot soak, cold and flu
killer, plant protector, and pet purgative for only $2. To order, send
an email to: cpven...@hotpop.com with Order Hydrogen Peroxide Cure in
subject line.
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Live Among the Locals -- Forget about staying in a boring hotel. Live
among the locals in a house or flat. Coach House London Vacation
Rentals offers short term central London rentals
with more than 60 properties that sleep from 2 to 12 people. Each
rental comes with a neighborhood guide, breakfast provisions for the
first day or two of your stay, a telephone help line, and what to do
and see. Coach House London Vacation Rentals
http://www.rentals.chslondon.com
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NATURE'S MIRACLE PRODUCT -- in today's computerized world, we're
still using a product discovered by chance more than 10,000 years ago
-- VINEGAR!! Throw out toxic cleaners and insecticides that pollute!
Save money and save the environment by using vinegar, one of the
world's safest, all-natural products. Get more than 150 powerful
recipes using vinegar for cooking, health care, gardening, pet care and
household uses for only $4. To order, send an email to:
cpven...@hotpop.com with Order Vinegar Care in subject line.
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EASY IMMIGRATION TO NEW ZEALAND -- Thinking about making New Zealand
your part-time or permanent second home? It is fast and easy! Read the
'New Zealand Immigration & Relocation Report' and transform your future
today. Wake up to a new life. http://www.nzpassport.com
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Gambler's General Store -- The world's largest gambling superstore with
slots, video poker, dice, craps, roulette, books, software and more.
Gambler's General Store http://www.gamblersgeneralstore.com or
800/322-CHIP.
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FR!EE PEARL Necklace & Bracelet -- Direct from a famous jewelry
workshop. Limit 4 necklaces and 4 bracelets per person. ACT RIGHT NOW.
Click here to order http://www.a-bargain.9cy.com/
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DINNER AT 35,000 FEET -- What meals will you get on your flight? See
behind the scenes at airline catering. Preview first- and
business-class menus and pictures of actual airline meals, photographed
and contributed by passengers. More than 330 airlines represented.
http://www.AirlineMeals.net
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RVShark, the online recreational vehicle publication features raw
reviews of RV parks based on real RVers' experiences. RVShark includes
RV for sale listings and an RV parks for sale section. RVShark is
fr.ee. http://www.rvshark.com
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Herd ostrich, ride horses or gather eggs at a family farm in
Pennsylvania, the relaxing alternative to a camping vacation. The 25
family farms roll out the red carpet for families and are found in all
corners of the state. Pennsylvania Farm Vacation Association
http://www.pafarmstay.com or 888/856-6622.
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