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2006-07-21T02:38:00.000-07:00

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		Deals & News


		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>


		Reader's Voice

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

2006-07-19T09:37:00.000-07:00

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!

News from Frommers 07.19.07

2006-07-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Deals and News

Discover the Soothing Serenity of Southwest USA
Some say the deserts of Southwest USA are a place of healing and spiritual power. Whether you believe in a mystical presence or desire a relaxing get-away, Arizona and New Mexico offer a wide selection of resorts and spas that feel a million miles away from normal stressful life. more>

Hong Kong Goody: Shop, Walk and Eat for Seven Days From $799
Located on an Inner Harbor surrounded by hundreds of islands on the South China Sea, Hong Kong makes for a summer journey filled with sunny and hot days and cool evening breezes bringing loads of tourists taking advantage of the flavors, shopping, and architectural and spiritual sites around the famous island. more>

PA's Route 6: Driving Through "God's Country"
Robert Haru Fisher reports on Pennsylvania's first Official Dark Sky Preserve, a sheep farming B&B and more in the second of three installments of his trip across Route 6. more>

Frommers.com Airfare Deals and News for the Week of July 19, 2006
We've rounded up the most current fare sales plus the latest news. more>

Eat Your Way Through a Day or Two in Singapore
If you're headed for Southeast Asia, chances are you'll wind up passing through Singapore at some point. One of the region's major transportation hubs, a great way to spend a day or two in Singapore is simply to eat. more>

Reader's Voice

Where Do you Keep your Frommer's Newsletters?
From John Lee: "Because of the ever-changing methods of spam and the response by mail providers to keep up, it's been getting increasingly harder to receive the newsletters that we sign up for. Over the years, I've tried out many of these services at one time or another with the Frommer's mailings and just wanted to share my experiences." more>

Best and Worst Toilet Experiences While Traveling
From Gard Karlsen: "When traveling around the world, I'm sure that you have come across some toilets that you found a bit....eh...nasty. This is the chance to share your best and worse toilet stories with all of us." more>

Best Seafood Festival in the US?
From wonton: "I always see these great seafood festivals on TV and never know where they are." more>

Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris Tour, My Review
From Susan Bonesso: "I traveled with Gate 1 Travel on their Affordable Amsterdam, Brussels & Paris escorted tour." more>

Looking for Day Group Tours in Turkish Cities
From woobies: "My partner and I will be in Turkey during the first two weeks of October. We are in our early 40s and are fairly independent travelers." more>

To have your comments considered for publication, you'll first to need to post your thoughts on our Boards.

Travel Zoo Top 20 07.19.06

2006-07-19T08:52:00.000-07:00

Every week travelzoo.com searches 500+ companies for their very best
sales.  This Top 20(R) list is the result.


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TOP 20 DEALS * -- JULY 19, 2006
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$9-$99 -- Introductory Sale to Boston
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249495
Source: Spirit Airlines

$469 -- Hawaii Sheraton Getaway incl. Air & Rental Car
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249325
Source: Pleasant Holidays

$99 -- Miami "SoBe" Hotel w/FREE Upgrade ($100 OFF)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249390
Source: Albion Hotel

$399 -- Oceanview Cabin on 7-Night Cruise
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100248996
Source: Cruise411

$49-$99 -- Chicago from 10 Cities (each way)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249419
Source: United Airlines

$589 -- Playa del Carmen Vacation at Brand-New Luxury Resort
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249305
Source: Liberty Travel

$109 -- Atlantic City Hotel w/Breakfast & Show Tickets
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100248754
Source: Tropicana Atlantic City

$132 -- Canada Summer Sale from New York (each way)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249434
Source: Air Canada

$96 -- 96-Hour Sale at 8 Luxurious Resorts
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100248948
Source: RockResorts

$599 -- Aruba 7-Night Vacation at $300 OFF
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249080
Source: CheapCaribbean.com

$139 -- Upscale Philadelphia Hotel at Half-OFF
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249215
Source: Westin Philadelphia

$1066 -- Peru: Machu Picchu & 3-City Package (reg. $1500+)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249350
Source: Traveland.com

$99 -- Portland (ME) Hotel in Late Summer w/$30 in Extras
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249395
Source: Eastland Park Hotel

$49 -- Denver to/from Las Vegas (each way)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249500
Source: Frontier Airlines

$209 -- Manhattan Hotel w/FREE Double Upgrade & $25 Credit
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249360
Source: Paramount Hotel

$649 -- Early-Bird Deal on Upscale 7-Night Cruises
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249195
Source: CruiseBrothers.com

$159 -- Upscale San Francisco Hotel w/Upgrade (reg. $250)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100248779
Source: JW Marriott Hotel San Francisco

$79.50 -- Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort; Kids Stay FREE
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249383
Source: BookIt.com

$79 -- Cancun from Detroit (Roundtrip!)
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249440
Source: Worry-Free Vacations

$1399 -- Australia & Tahiti Package at $600 OFF
http://www.travelzoo.com/Top20.asp?nd=100249120
Source: smarTours

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2006-07-16T04:30:00.000-07:00

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