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Friday, August 8, 2003

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AnitaVacation On MSNBC/Frommers - Have air travel questions? Anita is ready for "takeoff", so, let the questions begin. I'll be chatting with you live on Tuesday, August 12 at noon EST. You can pre-submit questions now at MSNBC, just click the above link. See you there!

Airlines: Beware Of Weighty Matters - Packing a large suitcase? Get ready to be gouged for extra fees. 

10 Things We Learned In Travel This Week  - Don't tell mom the house burned down while she's on holiday, skinny dippers slapped with fines, man kicked off plane for wearing derogatory lapel pin, German habits irk fellow vacationers & more.

Ask Anita: Driving Across America -  
"I have heard that it is possible to deliver a car for someone by driving it across the U.S. This sounds like a fun way to see America. How do I find out more about this?" - Ian Clarke, London, England.

Bermuda Beach photo by Anita Dunham-Potter

Five Years Of Magic

Disney Cruise Line Celebrates 5 Years - Meet the ships that launched the family cruise revolution.

Bermuda: The Ultimate Island Paradise - Pastel-colored cottages, bright white roofs, lush, green gardens overflowing with crimson hibiscus, a turquoise sea and pale pink beaches, Bermuda is the ultimate island paradise.

Seven Seas Navigator Redefines Cruising To Bermuda - The most luxurious way to get to Bermuda.

Take Our Poll: New Jet Threats - Will the latest government warnings about possible September 11 style hijackings by al-Qaeda keep you from flying?

Deal Spotlight

Travel Deals

London Fares Are Falling Down!

Great Airfares To London, For Travel For The Rest Of The Year - A whole new range of lower airfares to London from the US are being offered starting today through Aug. 15, from British Airways. Summer season roundtrip fares through Sept. 3, from New York or Newark, have been reset to $518.  Shoulder season fares from New York, Sept. 4 - Oct. 29, start at $318 round trip and winter fares, Oct. 30 - Dec. 17, drop to $218 roundtrip.

Fly One-Way On Air Tran From $34 - Wind down your summer with a vacation. You can afford it, thanks to these deals from AirTran Airways. One-way fares start at just $34, with many popular itineraries priced at under $100 each way. Find the flight that's right for you and book by August 12, 2003 to take advantage of this sale. Travel is valid through December 17, 2003. 

Vegas Advice: Roll the Dice! 2 Nights With Air From $170 - Air, hotel, transfers don't gamble this deal away.  

* Fly To Bangkok With Hong Kong Stopovers From $549 R/T

* Paradise For Miles: Up To 11,000 Miles On Hawaiian Vacations

Qantas Hot Aussie Fares From $897 R/T - Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore the cities, or trek through the outback, Qantas has great deals starting at $897 round-trip to get you to Australia for less. But don't wait--these fares are only good through August 15.

* Free Night At Philly Hotels, Plus Extras

* Caribbean Sale Fares With Free Stopovers From $288 R/T

Cruise Europe From $599 - Viking River Cruises fall clearance sale 7 or 12 night cruises from only $599. Book by August 31, 2003 to get these fantastic savings! 

Cruise on Carnival's newest Superliner Carnival Glory From $649!! - Sail on 8/23 or 9/6 from Port Canaveral to the beaches and duty-free shops of Nassau. Explore the tropical paradises of
St. Thomas and St. Maarten on this 7 day cruise starting from $649.

Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Offers Free Air to Tahiti in September & October -  Fall into savings on four m/s Paul Gauguin sailings in September & October featuring complimentary r/t airfare, extended early booking savings plus bonus savings of up to $750 pre person. Seven-Night Tahiti & French Polynesia Cruises Start From $2,645.

Oceania Cruises Offers 2-for-1 Fares Los Angeles To Costa Rica - Discover the romance and magic of the Mexican Riviera in unparalleled luxury and comfort aboard the beautiful m/s Regatta. Reserve your choice of suite or stateroom now and receive 2-for-1 cruise fares PLUS mention promotion code MR300 at time of booking to receive a $300 shipboard credit. Exotic 10-day sailings from $995. 

Seabourn Ultra Luxury "Uncommon Caribbean"Cruises From $1,995 - Small ship specialist The Yachts of Seabourn has announced value-priced Guarantee Rates of $1,995 per person for seven-day cruises of Seabourn's "Uncommon Caribbean" during November and December, 2003 aboard the 208-guest, all-suite Seabourn Pride.

Travelocity's Good Buy Rates - Save up to 70% on top hotels.

Travelocity's FlexFares - Save up to 47% on major airlines.

Take Our Poll

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New Jet Threats


Will the latest government warnings about possible 'September 11 style hijackings' by al-Qaeda keep you from flying?

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Click here to visit our poll archives to see what our readers have to say about other topics.
I Won't Take Manhattan - Thanks - but no thanks. That was the response from a Canadian tourist who was flooded with
offers for free hotel rooms, meals and shows days after being attacked by a
bottle-wielding mugger in New York City.

Enticing Virgin - Sir Richard Branson: "For many British Airways passengers stranded by the recent industrial action BA's 'goodwill' offer of $130 to fly with them again will come as 'cold comfort'.   Virgin Atlantic will accept BA's voucher and will also add a further discount of  $30 as an extra incentive."

Slip Ahoy! - Ship runs aground in trouser mishap. Yes, you read that right.

How Hot Is It? - It's so hot in Europe that the Concorde can't even make it across the pond without a fuel stop.

Breaking Travel News On AnitaVacation


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