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Early-Bird Savings for Winter 2009 ~ up to $200 ~ when you stay at the popular RIU Hotels & Resorts Book RIU Hotels & Resorts now for travel in 2009!  You can save up to $200 when you purchase an air and hotel package.  At RIU, you will always receive full all-inclusive accommodations, plentiful amenities, and great service.    Book by:              October 6, 2008    Travel between:  January 4 - April 12, 2009

**********Additional Grand Opening Savings********** Book the brand-new RIU Montego Bay vacation package to Jamaica and save up to $300!  Plus, you can save up to an additional 39% on your resort stay when you travel between November 1 - December 15, 2008. The new RIU Montego Bay is located on the beach surrounded by lush gardens, this island oasis offers a wide variety of activities and accomodations in a beautiful setting.  With an on-site spa and golf, plus nearby shopping, it is the ideal vacation destination for families, couples, or singles.  The hotel is located less than three miles from downtown Montego Bay and less than 2 miles from the international airport.    Book by:              August 23, 2008    Travel between:  November 1, 2008 - February 7, 2009

Vacation packages include:     - Roundtrip air transportation     - Choice of accommodations     - Hotel taxes     - Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel     - Luggage handling at hotel     - Maid and/or bellman gratuities     - Assistance of local host or toll-free number for assistance     - Up to 2,500 WorldPerk® Bonus Miles in addition to credited flight miles RIU Hotels & Resorts' 24 hour all-inclusive packages also include:     - All meals, snacks, and beverages     - A wide variety of daily activities     - Exchange privileges with neighboring RIU properties     - Regularly replenished in-room minibar and liquor dispenser     - Use of in-room safe and complimentary beach towels     - Nightly entertainment

Fly Free* with Sandals Resorts - (perfect for fall weddings and honeymoons!).  Plus save up to 35% on your stay! For a limited time, when you purchase a NWA air and Sandals Resorts package to Jamaica or the Bahamas, you will receive:      - $350 per person toward the cost of the airfare      - Up to 35% off your resort stay *Sandals Fly Free promotion is designed to cover most, if not all of the cost of air travel.  In addition to the Fly Free Sale, enjoy up to 2 night free when you stay 7 nights or laonger is select lavishly appointed suites, at qualifying Sandals Resorts.

Vacation packages include:      - Roundtrip air transportation      - Choice of accommodations      - Hotel taxes      - Roundtrip transfers between airport and hotel      - Luggage handling at hotel      - Maid and/or bellman gratuities      - Assistance of local host or toll-free number for assistance      - Up to 2,500 WorldPerk® Bonus Miles in addition to credited flight miles Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® packages also include:      - All meals, snacks and unlimited premium brand beverages      - White-glove wait service at a variety of restaurants      - Daily sparkling wine breakfast at select resorts      - A variety of daily activities including watersports      - Nightly entertainment      - Luxurious accommodations, some with complete Butler Service      - Full-service Red Lane® Spa at select resorts      - Transfers and golf greens fees at select resorts    Book by:             August 29, 2008    Travel through:  December 20, 2009

CALLING ALL AZULITOS

Looking for the perfect getaway with young children? The Azul Resorts along the Riviera Maya (south of Cancun) is a family favorite.  Your children will not want to come home.  There will soon be three Azuls to choose from.  The (original) Azul Beach is small and intimate and caters to toddlers.  The Azul Fives opens October 1 and will offer 1 to 3 bedroom units.  The Azul Sensatori will open in December with a fabulous teen program.  All three resorts will offer the Azulitos Kid Program.  The Azul Resorts are perfect for multi-generational vacations.

Azulitos Kids Program - a colorfully decorated Azulitos playspace in our Kids Club awaits children under 5 and their parents or grandparents.  Here children can enjoy daily themed playgroups designed by Fisher-Price® exclusively for Azul Hotels.  There is so much for little ones to do inside and out including borrowing toys from the Jugueteca Toy Lending Library for downtime in the room, visiting the coolest playground, or attending storytime by the beach.  Awesome adventures for our littlest guests!    Featuring:        - Welcome smoothie        - Azulitos journal keepsake        - Jugueteca - toy lending program        - Azulitos playground        - Splash park        - Mom's Morning for Mom and Baby with stroller, yogert and more!

******************************************************************** The above packages are based on availability and include roundtrip air from MSP on Northwest Airlines.  Other origination/destination cities available.  Other hotels available.  Prices vary based on departure day of week. ******************************************************************** Terms and Conditions: Package price includes package airfare and is based on the length of stay indicated.  Airfares are roundtrip.  Airfares are per person and are not retroactive.  Hotel specials are valid only with the purchase of an air/hotel package (not valid for land-only bookings).  Seats and rooms are subject to availability.  Cancellation penalties apply. Hotel rates are per person, double occupancy.  Not responsible for errors or omissions in the content of this page.  Prices valid for advance purchase only.  Not valid for ticket purchases at the airport. Sale prices are limited, are not retroactive, are subject to change and are available on select departures.  Passenger facility charges and miscellaneous international taxes and airport fees may not be included.  Other hotels may be available at different prices.

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Europe Under The Radar (or off the beaten track)                                                                                      as reported in Forbes Traveler. Bruges vs. Amsterdam   With its winding waterways, whirring windmills, and pastel-colored façades, Bruges mirrors Amsterdam's atmospheric charms—with a fraction of the crowds. Once an important cultural crossroads, the city slumbered for hundreds of years until it was "rediscovered" by English tourists in the 19th century. What they found was a colorful time capsule of medieval Europe, its whimsical palette and gingerbread houses exuding fairy-tale charm. Try to get an early start in the morning, when an ethereal light creeps across the canals and rouses the city. Admire the work of early Flemish masters by day, then dig into the wonderful cuisine by night. Sleep it off at the stylish Pandhotel, where each of the distinctive rooms—draped in damask and accented with antiques—is as quirky and cozy as the city itself. Naples vs. Rome   With prices in the Eternal City eternally rising, neighboring Naples makes a strong case for taking your Roman holiday in Naples.  The local art scene has been revitalized, the handsome Baroque palaces are getting a facelift, and the full moon glinting off the Bay of Naples is still one of Italy's most romantic sights. The town that prides itself on being molto italiano is a place to indulge your appetites—whether you're digging into its famous pizza or pampering yourself at the Excelsior. Decked out in Italian marble and overlooking the glittering bay, the luxurious hotel is Naples' most opulent option. Lake Bled vs. Lake Como   Even before George Clooney decided to call Como home, the lovely lake was teeming with tourists eager to see its gorgeous villas, soak up the charm of lakeside towns—and maybe catch sight of a celebrity.  Consider Slovenia instead, where Bled blends Old World opulence with the tranquil beauty of one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Framed by mountains and mirroring the crisp Alpine sky, Lake Bled is perfect for a few idle days of contemplation—though the casino and area ski resorts will tempt those of a more adventurous bent.   The lavish Vila Bled features manicured gardens, marble halls, and sumptuous suites. Tokaj vs. Provence   Provence will always be Provence:  it's allure is undiminished.  However, if you're looking for a vacation far from the crowds, try the vineyards of Hungary. Once one of Europe's most celebrated wine regions, Tokaj, is just 125 miles east of bustling Budapest (a stunning city that itself is a wonderful alternative to Vienna), the region has served up fine wines for hundreds of years, and even earning a mention in the Hungarian national anthem. Tipple in the historical shadows of the Hapsburgs, tour the catacombs of its famous wine cellars, then check into the grand Grof Degenfeld, a converted castle. Save some room for the region's famous dessert wines. Istria vs. Tuscany   Tuscany draws droves of summer crowds, so savvy travelers are beginning to cross the Adriatic Sea for Croatia. The sun-drenched vineyards, rolling hills, and magical medieval towns of Istria are like stepping back into the Tuscany of 50 years ago.   The peninsula juts into a pristine pocket of the Adriatic, with beaches that dazzle as much as the Dalmatian Coast's finest.  Try one of the hotels tucked away in the charming seaside town of Novigrad. Liverpool vs. London   Look past London to find one of the UK's not-so-hidden gems, where the art scene rivals the capital's, the nightlife is buzzing and the rock clubs continue to churn out chart-toppers.  The industrial birthplace of the Beatles celebrated its 800th birthday last year with a revitalized look and feel.  Now that it's been named the 2008 European Capital of Culture, all eyes are turned to Liverpool for big-name attractions from Ringo Starr to Van Gogh's Starry Night. Check into the Hope Street Hotel to get a taste of the city's stylish side. Converted from a 19th-century home, Liverpool's first boutique hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Georgian Quarter—a stone's throw from the vibrant nightlife.

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