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Friday, August 15, 2003

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Weekly Views will be taking a siesta next week (8/21/03) because AnitaVacation is going on vacation.  While the newsletter is on vacation the website is not.  Be sure to check the site often for the latest updates of travel news and deals!  

AnitaVacation On MSNBC/Frommers - Read the transcript from Tuesday's online air travel chat.

10 Things We Learned In Travel This Week  - Frisky business for British Airways Concorde passengers, train riders spitting mad, German beer drought, crustacean invasion in Norway & more.

Ask Anita: Air Miles & Divorce -  
"I've heard frequent flier miles can be part of a divorce settlement. Is this true?" K. Bradshaw, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

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

Silver Whisper photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Sea Of Luxury

Silverseas' Baltic Sea Of Luxury - Aboard the elegant Silver Whisper, travelers are treated to a seven-day journey from Copenhagen to Stockholm that promises an eclectic mix of Scandinavian style and Russian intrigue.

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.

 

Deal Spotlight

Travel Deals

~ Sale Of All Sails ~

WOW! Radisson Seven Seas Cruises 2-For-1 Fares OR Buy One Cruise Get Another Cruise FREE!!! - Savings heat up on select Radisson Diamond®
cruises between Nice, Rome and Athens. Those seeking a one-week luxury getaway will enjoy the twin-hull vessel's September 12, 26, October 10 and 17 seven-night voyages, with valuable two-for-one savings. Those with two weeks to spare can take advantage of the extraordinary buy-one-get-one-free offer on the September 5 and October 3 voyages, turning their seven-night cruises into 14-night journeys at no extra cost.
Voyages Between Nice, Rome, and Athens Start From $1,482 Per Person. What's it like to cruise Radisson Diamond? Click here to read my review.

Holland America: FREE Air To Europe On Select Fall Cruises - Sail aboard Holland America's newest ship Oosterdam. Select from two 12-day cruises Rome to Lisbon (10/02/03) or Lisbon to Rome (10/14/03), fares from $1899.  Free air is available from Detroit, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland (Oregon), and Philadelphia.  Must book by August 16 through travel agency, be sure to mention promo #5023 & 5001. 

Holland America Offers 70% Off Holiday Sailings For Teachers! - For the first time, Holland America Line is offering teachers special cruise values on winter holiday Caribbean and South America sailings, with savings up to 70 percent.  From now until Sept. 30, 2003, currently employed and retired teachers can select from five, 7-day eastern and western Caribbean sailings departing on Dec. 20 and 21, 2003; a 12-day Caribbean and Panama Canal sailing departing from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Dec. 22; and a 21-day South America sailing departing from Valparaiso, Chile on Dec. 18.  

* Fly To The Caribbean This Fall From $169 R/T 

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Cross-Country Fare Deals Starting At $198 R/T

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Fall Domestic And International Fare Sales From Six Airlines

Save up to 40% to Europe! 3-nights from $398!  - US Airways Vacations offers up to 40% off per reservation to London, Manchester and Paris! Valid for booking July 21 – Aug. 31, 2003 -- for travel Sept. 9 – Oct. 31, 2003 & Dec. 13 – 24, 2003. Package includes airfare, hotel, taxes and daily breakfast. 

British Airways: $115 To London! - As the summer crowds begin to subside, you can enjoy the culture and history of London at a more leisurely pace.

2 Nights in Las Vegas from $129! - Experience the thrill of Las Vegas with a 3-day/2-night stay at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club® at the Las Vegas Hilton. Book a stay mid-week and receive $40 in gaming chips for free. 

priceline Hotels: Last Minute Super Savers - Deals from $25 to over 50 hot destinations. 

Max Savings on Mini-Vacations! - Priceline has incredible 2 and 3-day package deals to Miami, Orlando, San Francisco and other exciting hot-spots right now! Pick the exact hotel or resort you want and they'll choose flights that give you plenty of play-time at your destination.

Palace Resorts - Book the Ultimate All-Inclusive -  Whether it's a luxurious retreat or an exciting family getaway that brings you to Mexico, there's a Palace Resort that's just what you're looking for. Soak up the sun, rejuvenate at the spa, or explore the wilderness and ruins with unlimited tours. Palace Resorts will even throw in coupons and more to help you save money as a part of their Passport Promotion.

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

Travel News


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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Mer-MAD! - Celebrity Cruises has filed a $300 million lawsuit against ship parts manufacturers over problems with the "mermaid pod" propulsion systems that have plagued all Millennium-class ships.

Explosive Hand Lotion? - Hand lotions containing glycerine are setting off certain explosive detection machines at airports.

British Airways May Pull Out Of Australia - British Airways CEO says the airline may withdraw services from the Australian market if the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission rejects the planned renewal of its "kangaroo route" alliance with Qantas.

Breaking Travel News On AnitaVacation


Where do you want to go on your next vacation? If you answered "not too far" we've got just the Web site for you. Our regular "Destination of the Week" feature has morphed into its own Web site dedicated to showing you an unfamiliar side to a familiar place. Recent surveys suggest more people are vacationing closer to home than ever. They want the familiar - but they don't want to be bored. Check out the Not2far.com for archives of previous destination stories, plus photos and new information about interesting places and how to get there. Get the details at http://www.not2far.com.


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