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		Beach Yourself in Western Mexico: Three Nights in Alcapulco Starting at $420 Whether you're rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous in Cabo San Lucas, or hanging with the surf crowd down on the Oaxaca coastline, Mexico's Pacific coast offers something a little different from its east coast Yucatan and Caribbean counterpart. more> Where's Johnny Jet: Through the Tulips and Along the Canals in Amsterdam This place is full of canals, bridges, boats, bicycles, museums, history, charm, and, of course, flowers. If you want to come for this weekend getaway, grab your walking shoes and your sense of smell because we are in Amsterdam! more> Six Nights in Berlin this Fall From $739 After drawing millions of tourists for the 2006 World Cup, you'd think Germans would need a rest in the hospitality department. Nein to that. End of summer deals to Germany and its major cities start in Berlin. more> Lions and Tigers and Game Drives, Oh My: Land-Only African Safaris From $1,399 Carrie Havranek reports on a range of safari options throughout Africa. There's something for everyone, from trips with a humanitarian bent, to those with multiple spa treatments. more>

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		Vegas Trip: Mandalay Disappointment, Beatles Show Excitement From kalinka: "We just got back from a Wed-Sat vacation in Vegas. This was by far our fave trip (5th time visitor)." more> Europe on $130-140 a Day Budget? From alc1974: "Hi! I know this is quite a subjective question, but I hope you can help me on this. I am trying to compute if I can stick with my budget to Europe. Here goes a breakdown of my expenses." more> Mosquitoes in Tahiti? From cpf: "We are going to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora at the end of July. We'll be staying in a Garden Bungalow and OTW." more> Need Help, Mixing Business with Pleasure in Southeast Asia From amarshah: "Hi all, I will be traveling to Shanghai in Sept for work. For the return, I am looking for a short vacation with my wife some place in Southeast Asia." more> Shipping Luggage Prior to Arrival in Europe From esteban1119: "I will be traveling in Sept/Oct from LAX, California to Heathrow, UK." more> NOTE: Our Reader's Voice selections are discussions from our Message Boards that are worthy of note. To have your comments considered for publication, you'll first to need to post your thoughts on our Boards.

Shermans Travel News 07.19.06

July 19, 2006 Featured Pick: National Parks – Get Outside & Explore Summer and fall beckon us to explore the great outdoors. And with the amazing deals we've found to some of the country's best national parks, you'll be packing your gear in no time this year. Whether you choose to tread popular hiking trails in the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, or paddle along off-the-path waterways in Crater Lake and Isle Royale, we've got you covered. You can head West or Midwest from only $129/night, and camp out at scenic lodges with atmospheric rooms, on-site activities, tours, and a whole lot more. Full deal review $93+ RT: New AIR SALE to best of FLORIDA & other major US cities American & United have reduced fares to Miami, Orlando, Vegas, more $410+: Cool off with 3-nt MOUNTAIN ESCAPES, incl. air, thru summer Hike, swim, or golf in Vail, Telluride, Banff, Aspen, Lake Tahoe & more Source: Expedia $599+: 6-day ROME value vacation with 4 nights at a well-located hotel, airfare, breakfast daily, and more (this fall or winter). Or, try a 6-day London price-breaker from $479 with air, hotel, and more. Source: Gate1Travel $103+ RT: End-of-summer US AIR SALE to/from dozens of cities (for travel Aug 17–Oct 1). Or, head to the BEST BEACHES from $285 with air & 3-nt hotel in San Diego, Miami, Maui, Punta Cana, and more. Source: Orbitz $59+ OW: 1-day AIR SALE to US cities & MEXICO. Fly to/from Denver & Vegas, NY, Cabo, more. Ends 7/19! $149+: Super-low LAS VEGAS 3-nighters w/air – Caesar's, Bally's & more Source: Travelocity $105/day+: 10-day PARIS, LONDON & AMSTERDAM trio w/air, 3-nt hotel per city, train tix & daily breakfast. $67/nt+: ROMANTIC B&Bs in Napa, San Francisco, Boston, and more Source: Hotels.com $79/nt+: Premier hotels in Atlanta, Savannah, Hilton Head, and more Southeast cities (through 9/30). $204 RT+: Blowout AIR SALE to CARIBBEAN, Mexico & more (thru 12/14) Source: Orbitz $118+ RT: Summer AIR to RENO-TAHOE from several cities, including Las Vegas, Dallas, Philly & San Diego. $138+: Affordable 2-nt SUMMER TRIPS to Hawaii, California, Mexico, more Source: Expedia $294+: 6-nt IRELAND break with car, B&B stays, and breakfast daily for travel Oct–Mar ($408+ in summer). Under $199+: Sale FARES to popular US cities like NYC, SF & Chicago Source: Travelocity $233+ OW: AIR to EUROPE w/London, Amsterdam, Budapest & more. Book by July 21 (travel 9/4–10/29). $338+: Bargain BAHAMAS 3-nighters w/air; 4-star Atlantis starts at $532 Source: Orbitz $126/nt+: Deluxe ORLANDO hotels w/SeaWorld tix included and free nights for kids (based on 2-night stay). $203 RT+: Fly to 40+ WORLDWIDE favorites, like Rome, Tokyo & Moscow Source: Delta $259 pp+: 4 nights at ARUBA spa & casino resort. Includes deluxe oceanview room, transfers & free night. $139/nt+: GOLF VILLAS & junior suites with water park access & more Source: Chula Vista $399+: 7-nt OCEANVIEW cruise to MEXICO with $50 ship credit in Oct/Nov. Last chance to book is today, 7/19. $51/nt+: August rates at first-rate LAS VEGAS Strip resorts like Luxor & TI Source: Orbitz $94 pp/nt+: Luxury all-inclusive MEXICO beach resorts in Cancun, Los Cabos, and Playa del Carmen. $299+: Norwegian winter CRUISE SALE to Caribbean & Mexico (5–11 nts) Source: Travelocity $290+: CHEAP & CHIC weekend trips to Miami, Vegas, Boston, LA, & more great cities (incl. air & hotel). >> Win 5 rooms for 5 nights at any SHERATON and $5000 when you share your travel story. >> $83+ RT: Low AIRFARES to/from dozens of cities across the US & beyond. Or, book cheap summer trips from $138 to Hawaii, Cali & more. >> Marriott's STAY FOR BREAKFAST special®: Choose your favorite destination & book now with Visa®! >> $103+ RT: Late-summer & fall AIR to popular US cities. >> Up to 75% OFF CRUISES to the Caribbean, Hawaii, & the Mediterranean, sailing in the next 90 days. >> Cheap CAR RENTALS from $8.40/day at CarRentals.com. >> Visit ShermansTravel.com for more editor-screened travel deals. Know your dates? Try QuickSearch and compare prices. >> Get a free trial issue of Sherman's Travel Magazine – our smart luxury-value magazine launching this fall!