Travel Savings Alerts Newsletter - April 2007 Issue
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In This Issue:
Special Fares on Iberia Boston to Madrid
Liability Limits on Luggage
Save at Attractions with Go Cards
Up to 50% Off at Desert Rose Estate
Fly NY to London, Then Fly Fr.ee
2-for-1 with the Seattle TourSaver
Avis One-Way Deals from Florida $12.95
Beware Air Ambulance Services
Anguilla Summer Rates
Megabus $1 Fares
BA Summertime Business-Class Deals
Budget One-Way Rates from Florida
Spirit Membership Club
Intro Prices on Flight Passes to Canada
Predict Turbulent Flights
Floridian Airline Customers Could Get Rebate
flyglobespan Flights
D.C. Parks & Gardens by Nicki Chodnoff
Savings on Select Summer Crystal Cruises
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Heart of the Matter - - Don't wear your heart on your sleeve, wear it
around your neck with a stunning ruby necklace from AAA Jewelry
Outlet.
It's a heart full of faceted, triangular shaped ruby stones that are
contained in a 14K yellow gold heart and held in place by 14K yellow
gold pegs. The pendent is more than a half an inch wide and 3/4 inch
long to the top of the 14K bale, which is decorated by a small
diamond.
The lovely ruby heart is suspended on a delicate, 18 inch long 14K
yellow gold double rope chain. Style, class, sentiment. This ruby
pendent has it all. Specialty boutiques sell this special piece for
$600 or more.
Get this distinctive piece from AAA Jewelry Outlet at the discounted
price of $325. VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES!! Order from AAA Jewelry
Outlet at http://www.3ajewels.biz
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Special Fares on Iberia Boston to Madrid - - Iberia will start flights
from Boston to Madrid on May 6, 2007, flying five times a week with
non-stop flights.
To mark the occasion, special launching roundtrip fares are offered
from Boston to Spain from $549 and to the rest of Europe from $569.
Fares are valid for a maximum of 30 days for travel May 6, 2007, until
June 15, 2007.
Fares do not include government, airport and security fees of up to
$150. The fuel surcharge of up to $90 per one way is included in this
price.
The Iberia flight, on an Airbus A340-300 aircraft with a capacity of
260 passengers, departs Boston on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Saturdays and Sundays.
Boston will be Iberia's fourth destination in the United States. Other
non- stop flights to Madrid, originate in Chicago, Miami, and New
York.
Iberia Airlines of Spain http://www.iberia-usa.com or 800/772-4642.
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Liability Limits on Delayed, Lost or Damaged Luggage - - On Feb. 28,
2007, the lost luggage limit for domestic travelers increased to
$3,000 in the USA. San Francisco travel attorney Alexander Anolik
warns passengers that although the limit increased, the amount of
items the carriers will not pay for has been expanding over the years.
Most carriers' contracts of carriage exclude heirlooms, cash,
electronic equipment, any work-related samples or items, antiques,
computer equipment and related items, documents, film, fragile items,
irreplaceable items, jewelry, keys, manuscripts, medication, paintings
or one of a kind works of art, perishable items, pets/animals,
photographs, photographic equipment, securities, silverware and
watches. Due to carrier bankruptcies, which limit litigation against
them, and anti-consumer policies compared to their get tough on cost
issues, settling disputes is more difficult for passengers.
On international trips that originate in countries that have not
ratified the Montreal Convention, passengers remain under the rules of
the Warsaw Convention and are limited to $9.07 per pound. Countries
that signed Montreal Convention can get up to 1,000 SDRs per
passenger. An SDR is an international currency equivalent set by the
International Monetary Fund and is approximately $1.50 U.S. The SDR
limit is expected to be reviewed every five years.
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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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Save at Attractions with Go Cards - - Go Card attraction passes for
Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Oahu, Orlando, San Diego, San
Francisco, and Seattle offer pre-paid admission to attractions at a
discount.
For a flat fee, you have fr.ee access to participating attractions in
specific metro areas for one, two, three, five, or seven days. Cards
are the best buy if you visit multiple attractions each day. The more
attractions you visit, the more you save.
Your card is activated the first time you use it and is valid for the
number of days purchased. Cards are nontransferable and non-
refundable.
One-day GoCard USA costs $59 for adults and $49 for kids ages three
to 12. This card may be used at participating attractions in the nine
GoCards cities. You can use the multi-day pass in multiple cities on
whatever days you choose up to a year after the first day you use the
card.
A one-day Powder Passport costs $59 for adults, $49 for kids ages 13
to 17, $45 for kids ages five to 12 . This card may be used for
unrestricted skiing and riding (no blackout dates) at 18 ski resorts
in the Northeast including Water Valley, Bretton Woods Mountain
Resort, Jay Peak Resort, and Attitash.
One-day cards start at $39 for adults and $29 for kids ages three to
12. Here are a few one-day sample rates:
Boston - $49 for adults, $29 for kids ages three to 12. Attractions
include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, Boston Duck
Tours, Mass Bay Lines Whale Watch, and the Martha's Vineyard and
Nantucket ferries.
Chicago - $55 for adults and $39 for kids ages three to 12 .
Attractions include the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art
Institute of Chicago, the John Hancock Observatory, and the Shoreline
Sightseeing Architectural River Cruise.
Los Angeles - $49 for adults and $39 for kids ages three to 12.
Attractions include the Kodak Theatre Guided Tours, Aquarium of the
Pacific, the California Science Center IMAX theater, and Hollywood
Trolley Tours.
Miami - $59 for adults and $49 for kids ages three to 12. Attractions
include the Miami MetroZoo, Island Queen Cruises, Miami Art Museum,
Miami Duck Tours, and Island Queen Cruises.
Oahu - $59 for adults and $49 for kids ages three to 12. Attractions
include the Honolulu Academy of the Arts, USS Arizona Audio Tour,
Japanese Cultural Center, Sea Life Park by Dolphin Discovery Center,
and Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventures.
Cards can be purchased online or at select visitor centers in each
city. A $5 shipping fee applies if you don't pick up your card at a
visitor center.
Go Cards http://www.gocardusa.com.
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Up to 50% Off at Desert Rose Estate - - Since its debut in Nov. 2006,
to celebrate it's first spring/summer/ fall season, Desert Rose
Estate, in Anguilla, British West Indies, offers savings up to 50
percent for rentals Apr. 14 through Dec. 17, 2007. The daily per
couple rate for one bedroom, with exclusive use of the estate that
costs $2,000 during the winter, is $1,000; two bedrooms that cost
$2,300 in the winter are $1,300; and all three bedrooms, with a winter
rate of $2,500, are $1,500.
Overlooking the sea on Anguilla's northeastern shore, the 11,000
square foot oceanfront villa with 86 glass windows and doors is like a
luxury home, with a family room, three-and-a-half bathrooms, living
room, gourmet kitchen and dining room. The décor is fresh and
contemporary.
Bedrooms feature king size beds and bathrooms with plush towels,
bathrobes, hair dryers, make-up mirrors and fine toiletries. Virtually
every room opens onto a 140-foot seaside veranda. There is an infinity
edge pool and a tennis court on the Estate's four acres.
Rates include your own deserted island for a day at Scilly Cay and
fr.ee lunch there one of the three days a week it is open. Also
included is daily housekeeping; continental breakfast and fr.ee phone
service to the US and Canada. Children must be ten years or older. 10%
government tax and 10% service charge are extra.
You can arrange for stocking of provisions and services of a butler
and/or chef. A concierge service assists with island tours, car
rental, restaurant reservations and deep-sea fishing excursions, and
suggestions for the best snorkeling, scuba and sailing spots.
Desert Rose Estate http://www.desertroseestate.com or 239/352-9235.
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Fly NY to London, Then Fly Fr.ee - -When you fly round trip in first
or business class on American Airlines from New York (JFK) to London
Heathrow, you can earn up to three fr.ee trips anywhere the airline
flies in the U.S. (including Hawaii or Alaska), Canada, Mexico or the
Caribbean.
To participate in this offer, book your qualifying ticket by May 31,
2007 in booking classes F, J, A, D or I. Register before your trip
using promotion code AAJFK. This offer is not retroactive for travel
taken prior to registration. Travel is valid through May 31, 2007. You
can take your fr.ee trip(s) through May 2008.
The fr.ee roundtrip award ticket is for travel in economy class on
American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection. No stopovers
or circle trips allowed on award tickets. The award certificate will
be mailed to the AAdvantage member's address on file with AAdvantage
Marketing Programs six to eight weeks after qualifying travel is
completed.
You are responsible for all taxes and fees for the award ticket. For
international, Puerto Rico and USVI destinations, additional taxes and
fees up to $180 may apply. All award travel for this promotion must be
booked through AAdvantage Reservations and requires a $15 award
ticketing fee. Seats for award travel are subject to capacity controls
and may not be available on all flights.
AAdvantage Reservations
http://www.aa.com/apps/netSAAver/ViewPromotionsDetail.jhtml?repositoryId=16021010&repositoryName=PromotionContentRepository&itemDescriptor=PromotionContent
or 800/882-8880.
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Fr-ee Fun San Diego -- This savings-packed FR.EE brochure features
almost 40 Fun, Fr-ee Things to do in San Diego. When heading to
Southern California, attend concerts or visit a State Historic Park
and keep that cash in your pocket by knowing what you can see and do
for fr-ee.
To order Fr-ee Fun San Diego for a $1 handling fee, send
an email to in...@onthegopublishing.com with Order Fr-ee Fun San Diego
in the subject line.
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2-for-1 with Seattle TourSaver - - Plan your Seattle getaway with the
all-new Seattle TourSaver. Everything is two-for-one or fr.ee in this
handy booklet.
With more than $2,500 in savings, the book costs $79.95 and features
flightseeing, cruises, Seattle hotels and adventures in Seattle,
Tacoma and the San Juan Islands. The Seattle TourSaver is produced by
the same company that produces the Great Alaskan TourSaver in
Anchorage.
A few of the two-for-one offers include Argosy Cruises Harbor and Lake
tours, Kenmore Air seaplane flightseeing, the Victoria Clipper
catamaran to Victoria, BC, a ghost tour of Pike Place Market, two-for-
one suite accommodations downtown at Pike Street Suites.
The Seattle TourSaver available online.
Seattle TourSaver http://www.seattletoursaver.com.
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Avis One-Way Deals from Florida $12.95 - - Avis Rent A Car offers low
one-way rates for Florida customers traveling to select destinations
in the United States. This special limited-time offer allows you to
rent a car in one place, return it in another, all with unlimited
mileage and no drop fees. The daily rate for a car rented from select
Florida airport locations starts from $12.95 a day for a sub- compact,
$13.95 a day for a compact, $14.95 a day for a intermediate, $16.95 a
day for a standard, and $18.95 a day for a full-size. Minivans are
available for $19.95 a day. Promotional rates are valid while supplies
last on rentals beginning Apr. 9, 2007 for travel through June 15,
2007.
Airport pickup locations in Florida include: Daytona Beach, Fort
Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami International, Orlando,
Pensacola, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Sarasota, Tampa, West Palm
Beach, Tallahassee and Southwest Florida International.
Vehicles may be returned to locations throughout the Northeast, such
as, Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Albany; in the Midwest at
Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland and Kansas City; and in the Southeast at
Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, Nashville, and New Orleans.
Check Avis online for information on all available drop-off cities.
Vehicles must be rented from select Florida airport locations only and
dropped off outside of the state of Florida. Rates are subject to
availability and blackout dates may apply.
Avis Rent A Car http://www.avis.com/ or 888/777-AVIS, mention AWD#
G017900.
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Beware Air Ambulance Services - - Emergency medical air transport is
not always a matter of an exotic trip gone awry. Many families want to
move a relative from a distant hospital or facility to one closer to
where they live. For these and other reasons, the demand for air
ambulance service is growing fast reports the Harvard Health Letter.
The newsletter offers tips on finding a reliable company.
Some commercial airlines reserve space for a stretcher and medical
personnel in the back of the cabin, but many no longer provide that
service. With an air ambulance, the patient is flown on a small jet
outfitted with some of the equipment you'd find on a ground ambulance,
with medical personnel onboard. The expense is enormous. Companies
usually charge a base fee, a separate fee for medical personnel, and
then mileage. A trip from Florida to Boston will cost at least
$10,000; from Africa, at least $50,000.
You can buy travel insurance that will cover air evacuation services,
although the coverage may be limited to transportation to the "nearest
appropriate facility." An alternative to travel insurers are
membership organizations such as Global Rescue and MedJet Assist. With
these you aren't restricted to the "nearest appropriate facility," but
there are other limitations.
The Harvard Health Letter suggests that if you're hiring an air
ambulance directly, the best place to start looking for a reliable
company is the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport
Systems http://www.camts.org. Ask the following questions:
· Does the operator have valid certification and current insurance?
· Is the medical equipment suitable?
· How experienced are the pilots and medical personnel?
· Can you provide references from previous customers?
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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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Anguilla Summer Rates - - The Bird of Paradise, in Anguilla, is the
newest villa in Anguilla's offerings of destination villas.
After traveling the world for 20-some years for an arm of the State
Department, Jon and Melody Dill of Wisconsin, decided on Anguilla to
build their second home. They designed the villa in an Asian tropical
style with tropical hardwoods, hard-carved stone reliefs, hand carved-
stone walls, and other architectural and decorating details.
The Bird of Paradise also provides a lagoon-style pool and showcases
the owners' Oceanic art collection. Special amenities include: each
suite has a private verandah and panoramic view, its own refrigerator
and coffee service, Frette linens, bathrobes and slippers, Voss water,
Kona coffee and full-sized Bvlgaria amenities. Maid and concierge
service is included..
At Christmas, the Bird of Paradise costs $5200 per night. The special
summer rate starts at $2200 per night which includes 12 percent
government tax and fees and 10 percent service charge.
Bird of Paradise villa http://www.anguillabird.com
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Megabus $1 Fares - - Megabus.com, a subsidiary of Chicago-based Coach
USA, begins service in early April with with trips to Chicago,
Pittsburgh, Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland and other Midwest cities from
$1. Buying any ticket or set of tickets triggers a reservation fee of
50 cents.
Coach has a terminal in Chicago, but Megabus does not use terminals in
the other cities it serves. Instead, it receives and discharges
passengers at streetside locations in front of hotels, convention
centers and the like.
Ticket purchases are all online. Fares start at $1 but vary according
to the availability of seats. For travel on short notice, the fares
rise. For instance, a ticket from Chicago to Minneapolis/St. Paul with
less than 24 hours' notice will cost about $25. Megabus claims their
highest fare is lower than other modes of travel, including car,
because of the price of gasoline, tolls and parking.
Megabus was born in Scotland, home of Coach USA's corporate parent,
Stagecoach Group plc. Beginning in late 2003, it ferried commuters to
and from towns surrounding Stagecoach's home city of Perth. The
discounted express service was so well received, Megabus expanded
across the United Kingdom and then into the United States.
Megabus http:// www.megabus.com
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Protect Luggage with Baggage Guard Seals -- The pre-numbered, one-time
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
$9.95.
Click Here to Order http://www.onthegopublishing.com/products.shtml#seals
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BA Summertime Business-Class Deals - - British Airways offers
discounts on premium transatlantic flights to London in high season.
British Airways is selling roundtrip seats in Club World, the
carrier's business-class cabin, from $2,232 from New York. Flights are
either to London Heathrow (LHR) or London Gatwick (LGW).
This discount airfare carries some restrictions, First, you must book
and buy no later than Apr. 26, 2007, and travel July 1 through Sep. 2,
2007. You must fly on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and stay over
at least one Saturday night.
If you travel Thursday through Sunday, there's a $30 surcharge in each
direction. You must purchase your ticket 21 days in advance. Neither
taxes nor fees are included.
Other sample roundtrip rates: from Boston or Philadelphia $2,498;
Washington Dulles or Baltimore/Washington $2,888; Atlanta $2,335;
Orlando or Tampa $3,168; Chicago, Detroit or Dallas $3,168; Denver or
Phoenix $3,600; and San Francisco or Los Angeles $2,865.
When you get to London, these British Airways deals allow you to buy a
room for three nights at a quartet of four- or five-star hotels in
London and get a fourth night fr.ee. Included are the Copthorne Tara,
the Kensington House, The Ritz, or the Grosvenor House.
British Airways http://www.britishairways.com/travel/offerus102/public/en_us?source=hpbanner
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Budget One-Way Rates From Florida - - It's that time of year when
Budget moves its fleet north for the summer. Budget Rent A Car offers
special one-way rates from Florida to select locations in the
continental United States. This limited-time offer allows you to rent
a car in one place and return it in another, with unlimited mileage
and no drop fees.
One-way rates start at $19.95 per day for a minivan; one-way from the
Sunshine State costs $12.95 per day for an economy car; $13.95 per day
for a compact; $14.95 per day for an intermediate; $16.95 per day for
a standard; or $18.95 per day for a full-size car.
The offer is available for pickup at: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale,
Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami International, Orlando, Pensacola, St.
Petersburg/Clearwater, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach
and Southwest Florida International.
Vehicles must be returned to select locations in the continental
United States. In the Northeast, locations include Baltimore, Boston,
New York and Philadelphia; in the Midwest, at Chicago, Cleveland,
Detroit and St. Louis; and in the Southeast locations include
Charlotte, Nashville, New Orleans, Raleigh and Savannah. Check online
for information on all available drop-off cities.
The one-way offer is valid for pick up Apr. 9, 2007 through June 15,
2007. There is limited availability at these rates and you must
mention Budget Customer Discount (BCD) Number U094700 at the time of
reservation.
Budget Rent A Car http://www.budget.com/ or 800/BUDGET-7.
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Spirit Membership Club - - Spirit Airlines created a "$9 Fare Club"
where you pay a fee for exclusive access to extremely low sale fares.
Recently, Spirit launched fare sales as low as $8, $5 and $1.
According to Spirit's marketing department, the new club offers
members private access to low, member-only fares, some $9 or lower.
Spirit will still run public fare sales, but the company is moving
towards exclusive sales for their members.
Spirit promises club members the low fares will be offered at least
once every six weeks. It is offering a three-month trial membership in
the club for $9, but said after the trial period, the membership will
cost $29.95 for a full year. Spirit also offers a f.ree membership to
customers who get the Spirit MasterCard credit card and use it at
least once a month.
Spirit, is positioning itself as an "ultra low-cost carrier," and
lowered fares by as much as 40 percent the first three months of 2007.
As of June 20, the airline starts charging up to $10 apiece for the
first two checked bags and $1 for juice, soda, coffee and tea. In
early June 2007, Spirit will offer you the option to pay ahead of
time, through its web site, and charge only $5 per bag.
The new checked bag fee applies to any customers who booked their
flight after Mar. 5, 2007. The fee for a third checked bag will be
$100. Checked bag fees are separate from excess weight fees for
checked bags weighing more than 50 pounds.
Spirit is doing away with its Spirit Plus class, with dedicated check-
in, priority boarding and fr.ee snacks and drinks. It's keeping the
roomier seats and selling them at a premium as "Big Front Seats"
without the Spirit Plus extras. Those extras go away June 20.
Spirit Airlines http://www.spiritair.com/
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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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Intro Prices on Flight Passes to Canada - - For the first time in the
United States, Air Canada offers subscription flight passes with
unlimited travel for a flat monthly rate.
To celebrate the introduction of 'Flight Pass to Canada,' Air Canada
offers a special introductory price until May 7, 2007. The flight pass
starts from $1,657 per month to fly as much as you want for a three or
six month period. In addition, Air Canada offers automatic top tier
Elite frequent flyer status when you purchase a six-month Unlimited
'Flight Pass to Canada' at the Latitude fare level from $2,360 per
month. Air Canada flies to 53 U.S. airports.
By pre-purchasing air travel, Flight Pass holders benefit from
predictable fixed monthly payments as pass prices include airport
fees, charges and taxes.
Flight Passes are available at two fare levels: Tango Plus, Air
Canada's everyday value fare, or Latitude, with flexibility to make
reservation changes fr.ee of charge and fr.ee upgrades to Executive
Class online.
To promote the everyday low Tango Plus price, Air Canada offers an
introductory price until May 7, 2007 for its 10-trip Tango Plus
'Flight Pass to Canada' from $2,100 or $210 per trip. The pass is
valid for a 12-month period, including all fees, charges and taxes.
For U.S. registered businesses, Air Canada's 'Flight Pass to Canada'
is available in a multi-user 'Small Business Pass' version valid for
six months that provides 30 flight credits for up to eight different
travelers from one company.
Air Canada Http://www.aircanada.com
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Predict Turbulent Flights - - Flight Explorer, the provider of real-
time global flight tracking and airport information tools, offers a
new suite of advanced pre-travel tools designed to help frequent
travelers better prepare for their air travel. The new tools include:
Flight Plan and Exact Route Flown -- For scheduled, planned and en-
route flights, view a flight's filed flight plan versus the actual
route flown (in-flight) with multiple geographical overlays
Forecasted Turbulence and Current Weather Overlay -- Prior to leaving
for the airport, view your planned flight's filed flight plan in
relation to the forecasted turbulence and current weather situation
Zoomable Display -- Track and view flights and overlays at multiple
zoom levels
Flight On-Time Performance History -- Better anticipate delays by
viewing a 15-day graphical and textual history of a flight's on-time
performance
New Turbulence Snapshots -- View a snapshot of the day's forecasted
turbulence at take-off, descent and cruising altitudes
Enhanced 3D Flight Tracking -- View plane tail numbers and other
enhancements now included in Flight Explorer's 3D Flight Tracking tool
Airport Parking Reservations -- Reserve your airport parking spot in
advance and online
Flight Explorer http://www.flightexplorer.com/
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Floridian Airline Customers Could Get Rebate - - Floridians
inconvenienced or delayed by the airlines could be reimbursed under a
bill that flew through its first committee.
The bill (SB 316) would require airlines to compensate passengers when
a flight is canceled or delayed by more than an hour. A passenger
would be entitled to use the ticket at a later date, or to get full
reimbursement plus whatever the airline normally charges as a penalty
for changing a ticket.
They would pay you the same amount of money that they would charge you
if you had to change your flight, said the measure's sponsor, Sen.
Mike Bennett, R-Bradenton. It's really an issue of fairness.
The bill was unanimously approved by the Senate Commerce Committee. It
has to stop in two more committees before it lands on the Senate
floor. Airlines have blocked attempts nationwide to set minimum legal
standards for customer service by agreeing to a voluntary code of
conduct, but they haven't always followed it. Bennett noted it may be
questionable whether a state can dictate pricing rules to an airline,
but asked the committee to send a message to the airlines by approving
the bill anyway. A similar bill (HB 305), sponsored by Rep. Yolly
Roberson, D-Miami, is filed in the House.
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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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flyglobespan Flights - - flyglobespan, a low-cost Scottish carrier,
offers discount flights and vacations from the United States to the UK
and Ireland. Flights and vacations originate in Boston, New York (JFK)
and Orlando Sanford Airport to England, Scotland and Ireland.
Sample one-way fares, without taxes included, are listed below.
Orlando Sanford Airport to Glasgow from: $198 in Apr., $232 in May,
$243 in June, $321 in July, $314 in Aug., $284 in Sep., and $298 in
Oct.
Orlando Sanford to Belfast from: $149 in Apr., $261 in May, $244 in
June, $360.50 in July, $587 in Aug., $312 in Sep., and $321 in Oct.
Boston to Glasgow from: $239 in June, $305 in July, $253 in Aug.,
$226 in Sep., and $235 in Oct.
Boston to Ireland West Knock from: $218 in June, $202 in July, $238
in Aug., $186 in Sep., and $155 in Oct.
New York (JFK) to Liverpool from: $194 in June, $236 in July, $204
in Aug., $198 in Oct., $225.50 in Nov., $244.50 in Dec., and $310.50
in Jan. 2008.
New York (JFK) to Ireland West Knock from: $180 in June, $246 in July,
$102 in Aug., $182 in Sep., and $177 in Oct.
flyglobespan http://www.flyglobespan.com/US/index.asp
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Washington, D.C.'s Parks and Gardens by Nicki Chodnoff
Our capital's European design includes many parks and gardens, making
the Washington, D.C. inviting in the spring and summer when cherry
blossoms give way to azaleas, water lilies and other floral displays.
Here are a few of Washington D.C.'s off-the-beat-path gardens. And
yes, enjoy the gardens for f.ree.
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens - - in the heart of Georgetown, the Dumbarton
Oaks estate offers 10 acres of formal gardens in a charming Georgetown
setting. Oak trees, a rose garden, a towering bamboo stand and an
English country garden surround the mansion. The grounds of the
mansion consist of several terraces devoted to herbs, cherry trees and
forsythias. The Pebble Garden is framed by rococo borders of moss and
is paved with a mosaic of Mexican stones arranged to represent a wheat
sheaf. Couples can enjoy the garden's tranquility by relaxing at
Lovers Lane Pool. 202/339-6400 http://www.doaks.org
Hillwood Museum and Gardens - - Designed for cereal heiress Marjorie
Merriweather Post and located at one of her former homes, the gardens
at Hillwood contain more than 3,500 varieties of plants and trees.
Wooded paths connect the gardens and encircle the lawn on the
mansion's south side. Azaleas, violets, rhododendrons and dogwoods
add to the garden's beauty. Among Hillwood's delights: a recently
restored Japanese garden featuring a waterfall and bridge, a rose
garden, ivy clipped from Buckingham Palace and greenhouses containing
more than 5,000 orchids. 202/686-8500. Http://Www.hillwoodmuseum.org
Franciscan Monastery Garden - - Flowers, trees and shrubs grow
lavishly on the 40-acre grounds of the Franciscan Monastery.
Daffodils, flowering dogwood, cherry and tulip trees add to the
garden's splendor. The garden includes pathways and authentic replicas
of Holy Land shrines. Tropical treasures cultivated in the monastery's
greenhouse include hibiscus, lantana, tiger lilies, giant caladiums
and palm and banana trees. 202/526-6800.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens - - This is the only National Park Service
site devoted to the propagation and display of aquatic plants.
Kenilworth is tucked away in southeast Washington, D.C. along the east
bank of the Anacostia River, the city's last tidal marsh. The gardens
span 14 acres, with 45 ponds that sustain more than 100,000 exotic
water lilies, ferns and lotuses, the East Coast's foremost collection.
The aquatic environment also serves as a habitat for a number of small
animals, including various frogs, toads, turtles, birds and insects.
Each July, the park's Water Lily Festival attracts crowds from around
the United States. 202/426-6905 http://www.nps.gov/kepa.
National Arboretum - - Perched on one of Washington, D.C.'s highest
points, the National Arboretum rambles over 444 acres. Ten miles of
hard surface roads wind through the scenic grounds, making it ideal
for exploration by bicycle, on foot, or by car. The arboretum includes
several major plant collections, including azaleas, cherries, hollies,
rhododendrons, ferns and wild flowers. Hundreds of acres of natural
forest complement more than a dozen special gardens. The National
Bonsai and Penjing Museum, located on the arboretum grounds, showcase
the delicate Asian art form. The ornamental trees on display range
from 15 to more than 350 years of age. Across the road from the bonsai
collection, the National Herb Garden features an extensive spread of
antique roses and 10 specialty herb gardens. 202/245-2726. http://Www.usna.usda.gov
Rock Creek Park - - Named after the Potomac River tributary that
snakes through northwest Washington, D.C., the 2800-acre park is one
of the nation's finest and largest city parks. Designated a National
Park in 1890, Rock Creek Park was the first urban natural area set
aside by Congress as "a pleasuring place for the enjoyment of the
people of the United States." The park serves as an escape for biking,
hiking, playing golf, riding horses, picnics, live performances and
historic sites. Within the Washington, D.C. city limits, Rock Creek
Park includes 29 miles of foot trails and 13 miles of bridle paths.
You can get an orientation to the park at the nature center. Children
can explore the hands-on Discovery Room or visit the planetarium, the
only planetarium operated by the National Park Service. The golf
course is located near the Maryland border and during the summer, the
Carter Barron Amphitheater presents a series of outdoor performances.
http://Www.nps.gov/rocr 202/282-1063
Washington National Cathedral Gardens - - The cathedral's 57-acre
tract provides a perfect view of the city, from atop the highest point
in the city. The cathedral grounds include a variety of gardens. The
small herb garden features rosemary, thyme and mint, while the herb
garden and Herb Cottage is where you can buy herbs and herb-flavored
vinegar. The bishop's garden is the setting for magnolias, orchids and
exquisite flowers. The little garden is designed to look like a
medieval herb garden surrounded by boxwood hedges. The cathedral is
home to the mysterious Glastonbury thorn tree. This English tree,
according to legend, blooms only on Christmas Day and when royalty
visits. The tree has lived up to the legend so far. It has bloomed
only on Christmas Day and the other four times when Queen Elizabeth
visited in 1951 and 1957 and Prince Charles visited in 1981 and 2005.
The cathedral gardens are the site of the annual flower mart held
yearly in early May. 202/537-6247http://www.cathedral.org/cathedral
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Savings on Select Summer Crystal Cruises - - If you have not booked
your summer getaway, you can save 10 percent on select summer voyages
aboard Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity. Two August Mediterranean
departures feature overnight calls in Monte Carlo and Venice. If you
book by Apr. 30, 2007, you can save 10 percent per person -- a saving
of $1,036 to $1,590 per couple, depending on the stateroom and
itinerary selected.
This 10 percent savings applies to new reservations for staterooms
(categories C-AA) aboard the 12-day Aug. 19 and Aug. 31 cruises.
The Canals to Casinos voyage on Aug. 19 features calls in Dubrovnik,
Croatia; Taormina (Sicily), Sorrento, Rome/Civitavecchia, and Florence/
Livorno, Italy; concluding with an overnight call in Monte Carlo,
Monaco. With the new savings, fares start at $4,945 per person, double
occupancy.
The Classic Mediterranean Odyssey on Aug. 31 features calls in Rome/
Civitavecchia and Sorrento, Italy; Santorini/Thira, Navplion, and
Corfu, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and concluding with an overnight
call in Venice, Italy. With the new savings, fares start at $4,662 per
person, double occupancy.
Crystal Cruises offers special fares on cruises throughout the
Mediterranean from April through November. The weak U.S. dollar
against the Euro and the resulting high rates of Europe's top luxury
hotels make cruise travel an exceptional value.
Crystal Cruises http://www.crystalcruises.com/ or 888/799-4625.
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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 --
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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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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.