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May 2, 2000
Greetings, Travelers:
Welcome to May! We've got some news on trips to Europe --
to Germany, Scotland and Venice -- ranging from the bargain to,
well, splurges. Domestic travelers will want to check out the
inaugural fare between Columbia, SC, and DFW. And the deals
to Las Vegas. We've even thrown in a last-minute Alamo car rental
sale for you.
Thought you couldn't get in a plane bigger than a 747? Take a
look at the Airbus A3XX -- big enough for a gym and a casino.
You've heard there's something for everyone; here's your chance to
find out -- check into Dennis McCafferty's article on quirky
conventions. And don't miss a chance to read something GOOD about
hotel travel.
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S__________________________
DEALS, DEALS, DEALS
1. DETROIT, MINNEAPOLIS-VENICE: From $689
2. MIAMI-GERMANY: From $378
3. COLUMBIA, SC-DFW: $228 R/T
4. LAS VEGAS: Starting at $98 R/T
5. OVM: San Antonio
6. MORE DEALS: Alamo car, Scotland, cruise upgrade
TRIP TIPS
7. KENYA
8. CRYSTAL CITY, VA
INSIDE TRIP.com
9. HEADLINES: Airbus A3XX, The Mature Traveler,
tennis camp
10. THE FEW, THE LOUD, THE QUIRKY: Conventions
11. PARKING IT: Backing up your files on the Web
12. QUIT YER GRIPIN': Some good things about hotels
13. SCAM-BUSTERS: Now you know who to call
14. HOT TALK: Tower Air stops flying passengers
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Great HOTEL DEALS from TRIP.com!
TRIP.com's negotiating power brings you some of the best
worldwide hotel deals available, including...
Chicago, IL - The Whitehall Hotel, from $219/night
Memphis, TN - The Peabody Hotel, $180/night
Toronto, Canada - The Metropolitan Hotel, $170 CAD/night
London, England - The Hempel, 195 GBP/night
New York, NY - The Mark Hotel, from $299/night
Check out these deals and more at:
http://www.trip.com/usertools/dealstoyou/subscribe/0,1382,1-1,00.html
Limited availability and restrictions may apply.
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D E A L S, D E A L S, D E A L S______________________
We try to find a good mix of deals for you -- from last minute
to "book by" dates out several weeks, and to and from all
parts of the globe. Remember, though, that most Internet
deals go quickly, so don't delay!
(1) VENICE: NW WorldVacations packages start from $689 per
person for May 1 - June 14 departures from Detroit or Minneapolis/
St Paul + two nights accommodations
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=30_3995
(2) MIAMI-GERMANY: Fly to Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover
or Munich -- book before May 22
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=30_3986
(3) COLUMBIA, SC-DFW: Inaugural fare on Atlantic Southeast
Airlines -- $228 R/T
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=30_3994
(4) LAS VEGAS: From 6 US cities, starting at $98 R/T
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=30_3976
(5) ONLINE VACATION MALL: R/T Dallas-San Antonio plus
accommodations: $279 per person
http://www.onlinevacationmall.com/hotd/hotdovm/iwn_index.shtml
(6) MORE DEALS: Alamo deals May 5-7 only; Scotland adventure;
Costa cruise free balcony
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?index=30
T R I P T I P S___________________________________
(7) KENYA
Mombasa is often omitted from American tourists' itineraries.
It has a Portuguese fort, the famous entrance of elephant tusks,
great Indian food and lovely beaches. Best of all: the most
romantic restaurant in the world: Tamarind, serving seafood
with a slight Indian essence. Sit on the patio overlooking the
Indian Ocean, watch the moon rise over the ocean. Have the
Arab coffee boy serve you coffee from his polished brass pots
on his brass tray. Order the seafood platter for two. --Karen
(8) CRYSTAL CITY, VA
If you want to see Washington, DC, and stay in a decent hotel
without paying a fortune, try staying in what is called Crystal City.
There are several chain hotels there, everything from a Howard
Johnsons on up, but prices are much cheaper than downtown.
You will be within a one or two block walk of the Metro,
which will whisk you to the famous monuments and museums,
and to the Capital area. --Gablin
MORE TIPS: Want more detail or would you like to respond to the
tip-giver? You can do so -- or leave your own travel tip -- on
the TRIPTips message boards:
http://www.TRIP.com/news/message.cgi?t=triptips
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and start on the road to paradise. Search our thousands of trips
and if you register to become a member we'll send you a REBATE
coupon for up to $100 on trips of more than $1000 value.
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(9) AIRBUS A3XX: Say hello to this huge three-decker airliner
capable of carrying 650 passengers and cutting into the Boeing
747's monopoly on mammoth plane
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=3_3992
THE MATURE TRAVELER: Forgotten health needs can spoil
travel plans
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=3_3972
Whip your game into shape -- at a tennis camp:
Total immersion programs can yield dramatic results
http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_19/b3680130.htm
Whether you're traveling for business or need to work on your
backhand, go to Business Week and TRIP.com for your travel plans.
http://www.thetrip.com/home/0,1311,2_35_139-2,00.html
(10) UNCONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONS: Many of these upcoming
convention/trade shows scouted out by TRIP.com welcome the public;
but watch out -- some are pretty funky!
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=4
(11) PARK YOUR FILES ON THE WEB: Free virtual file cabinets
provide Web backup solutions
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=20
(12) COOL HOTEL SERVICES: This time, instead of griping about
road rash, Julie would like to point out some of the wonderful,
sometimes wacky and sometimes inspired services now offered by
hotels around the country
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=22
(13) WHO YA GONNA CALL: Stu talks with a scam-buster
who shares wisdom born of painful experience
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=9
(14) HOT TALK: Our travel-passionate community is talking
about Tower Air. Get the scoop, get the gossip.
http://www.TRIP.com/news/message.cgi?t=hottalk
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