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Monday, December 8, 2003

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10 Things We Learned In Travel This Week  - air rage granny style, busty Boeings, jaws-suit & more.

Daily Travel Dish - What will be the biggest draw to Hawaii? Is Ted a low cost airline? 

Website Of The Week: - The Wright Brothers - Look back at Dec. 17, 1903 -- Orville & Wilbur's aerial revolution.  

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

Overheard On AnitaVacation Bulletin Boards - "We recently flew on America West and were surprised by how strict they've become with their carry on items. They used to be pretty liberal. Now they allow one carry-on that fit the published dimensions. Are other airlines this strict?"


Oceania Regatta photo courtesy of Oceania Cruises

Virtual Sea Cruise

From December 9 thru 18 follow the Oceania Regatta as she sails throughout the Caribbean.  Ports-of-call include: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Antigua, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Nevis, and St. Barts. Read Anita's daily at sea "blog" along with photos.  This is your turn to take a 'virtual cruise'.  Have cruise or destination questions?  Be sure to post them on our bulletin board.  "Sea" you there!

AnitaVacation's Favorite Travel Things - A "Dear Santa" list that will thrill travelers. Tested by Anita. Items from $14 on up.

Travel Deals

Deal Spotlight

Wow! Iberia Airlines - Buy One, Get One Free! - Iberia Airlines has a special deal just for you! Buy one ticket to Europe, and get a free ticket for your companion! Fares from $384!! (Note: Some taxes, fees additional for the free companion ticket.) Here's how to take advantage of the offer:   Book your trip for travel through February 29, 2004, stay at least 3-days and a maximum of 21-days, only one companion is permitted per adult ticket.

Christmas With Qantas Only $998! - Spend Christmas on Qantas and enjoy the rest of your holidays in Australia. Or choose other dates to create a holiday breakaway down under! Travel from Los Angeles to Sydney or Melbourne on specific dates and take advantage of discounted fares for the holidays!

Oceania Cruises Exotic Caribbean & Mexican Riviera 2 For 1 Cruise Savings - Bask in the glow of the tropical sun and soak up the enchanting warmth of Mexican and Caribbean cultures as you cruise azure waters aboard the finely appointed MS Regatta.  Book your luxury cruise before December 31, 2003 and receive 2 for 1 cruise fares plus a $200 shipboard credit.  Cruise fares from $995 per person.

Save On Royal Caribbean - Take the cruise of your dreams on Royal Caribbean and save as much as $100 per stateroom on select cruises. Just book an oceanview stateroom or higher on select winter and spring 2003/2004 sailings to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, Hawaii, or the Panama Canal. 

Mexico On Sale: 4-night trips from $406 - Instead of shoveling snow this winter, you could be lazing on the beach in Mazatlán, exploring Mayan ruins near Cancún, or taste-testing tequilas in Los Cabos. And, for stays of two or more nights, you'll save up to 15% on Expedia's already low prices just by planning your winter getaway now! 

Vegas Vacation Packages - Indulge your senses with entertainment day and night in Las Vegas. Hit the casinos, roll the dice, and head to shows that dazzle 'til dawn.  Air/hotel packages from $224. 

*AIR Hawaii sale fares on United from $406 R/T

*AIR Fly north with Canada sale fares as low as $116 R/T

*HOTEL Las Vegas luxury hotels from $60/night

*AIR JetBlue adds Boston, extends fare sale from $78 R/T

*MILES
Free Miles On 4 Airlines

*CAR
Mid-size cars from $25/day

*TIME SAVER Find Cheap Fares Quick - Get multiple fare quotes from one convenient location. Enter your travel itinerary just once, and let Booking Buddy search each travel site you choose! 

Homewood Suites For The Holidays - In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, stay at any participating Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, and enjoy a great Homewood for the Holidays rate of $69-$99* a night, depending on location. This special offer is available from November 1, 2003 – January 11, 2004. 

$15/day rates with Hertz - Whether you're taking a spur-of-the-moment trip or you just like to reserve your rental car at the last minute, it's never too late to save with Hertz! 

Travelocity.com Last Minute Deals - $50 Off! - Enter BEFREE50 into the Promotional Code field on the billing page during check out, and $50 will automatically be deducted from the final price.

HOT! Hotwire Deals - Hotwire has hot deals on thousands of hotels, airlines & car rentals. 

Save Up To 60% Or More On Last Minute Travel! - priceline has hot deals on last minute travel.

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

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

Save Up To 60% Or More On Last Minute Travel! - priceline has hot deals from $25 on 8,000 hotels. Same-day reservations up to 6pm in your hotel city, guaranteed for late arrival, name-brand partners, all star levels, you choose hotel location. Over 50 hot destinations. 

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