Vacation on the Brain But Not an Option for Your Wallet? SmarterTravel.com Announces the Top Bargain Destinations for Summer 2007

Italy, San Francisco and Hawaii Offer Travelers Value This Summer

SmarterTravel.com, a comprehensive online travel resource, has revealed its list of bargain destinations for summer 2007. With airfare and gas prices at a premium and industry analysts predicting a record-breaking travel season, SmarterTravel's annual list is the result of monitoring travel trends, industry news and sales patterns to inform travelers about the places that offer the best value for the coming season.

"Summer is the busiest travel season and the most expensive, and this year will be no different," said Anne Banas, executive editor at SmarterTravel.com. "Our extensive research has determined the destinations that offer travelers the best value -- whether it is a great deal on airfare, hotels or even cruises. These vacations offer something for everyone."

SmarterTravel's 2007 summer bargain destinations include:

-- Italy. Great sales on airfare have finally made Italy affordable for
the masses. Although Europe is typically expensive during the height of
the summer tourist season, new service on three airlines (Alitalia,
Delta and European low-cost carrier easyJet) and a spate of sales on
other carriers have helped the nation top the list. Rome was recently
even voted among the top most affordable cities in Europe by U.K.-based
travel agent Travelcare.

-- San Francisco. New routes, increased service and two new airlines
moving in make San Francisco a uniquely good bargain this summer. If
San Francisco's notorious fog is a deterrent, you can combine a trip to
San Francisco with a coastal road trip or with an exploration of
sunnier destinations nearby, such as Napa, Yosemite, or Lake Tahoe.
This summer also brings Virgin America to its new hub in the Bay Area,
and JetBlue will expand its service to include both San Francisco and
Oakland, making it even easier to get there from anywhere. Plus, the
Fisherman's Wharf Pass and the free cable car tickets being offering by
the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau for booking hotel
accommodations through its Web site further sweeten the deal.

-- The Bahamas. Increased accessibility, a passport rebate program and a
pattern of airfare sales makes the Bahamas a top bargain destination
this summer. The island-nation is in the hurricane belt, but you'll
have a higher chance of enjoying cheaper rates and good weather by
visiting in early summer. Peak hurricane activity occurs from late
August through September, so aim for June or July travel to take
advantage of summer savings and avoid the worst weather.
Nassau/Paradise Island has a promotion that not only covers the cost of
a new passport, but also the $60 fee required to get your passport in
two weeks instead of the usual eight to 10 weeks, and increased air
service and discounted fares make the Bahamas that much closer for
bargain travelers this season. Cruising to ports in the Bahamas is
another great way to take advantage of lower-than-usual rates.

-- Atlanta. Not merely the home of one of the nation's biggest airports,
Atlanta has been transformed into an appealing and affordable vacation
hub as well. Recent sales from American, AirTran, Continental and
Spirit suggest the trend towards discounted fares to Atlanta may
continue at least through early summer. This will also be the first
summer you can buy an Atlanta CityPass, an attractions card that offers
savings to serious sightseers.

-- Hawaii. After years of record tourism and rising prices, affordability
is once again in sight for Hawaii vacations. New options in air travel,
inter-island fare wars and hotel sales set the stage for Hawaii's
comeback as a bargain destination. ATA is increasing its flights from
Oakland, and Continental, Hawaiian and Aloha have been offering sales
for late-spring and summer travel. Travelers can benefit from Expedia's
big summer sale and Starwood's discounts for great hotel deals.

"We always recommend travelers do their research to make the most of their travel dollars, but these destinations will help people take advantage of the best deals and get the most out of their summer vacation," continued Banas.

The full article is available at http://www.smartertravel.com/link/top-five-bargain-2007.

About SmarterTravel.com

SmarterTravel.com is the most comprehensive travel resource site available, offering consumers up-to-date expert advice and information for their every travel need. Created by an unbiased team of dedicated journalists, the site's goal is to help travelers better manage every aspect of their travel experience by making researched, informed decisions. Unlike other online travel resources, SmarterTravel.com brings together all the best content in one place, giving consumers the tools they need to ensure a great travel experience. For more information and travel advice, visit http://www.smartertravel.com/.

Source: SmarterTravel.com/PRNewswire.com

View Wildlife on Your Alaska Vacation at 2-for-1 Savings!

 Do you want to see wildlife on your Alaska vacation? The Great Alaskan
TourSaver *(http://www.toursaver.com) offers 2-for-1 savings
for wildlife viewing tours.

Whether you want to see whales, seals, sea lions, puffins,
eagles, moose or bear, chances are the Great Alaskan
TourSaver has an offer for you. And everything's 2-for-1.
Here are some favorites:

a. In Kenai Fjords National Park, watch for Humpback whales,
Steller sea lions, porpoise, whales, harbor seals, bald
eagles, and puffins with Renown Tours or Kenai Fjords Tours
in Seward. 2-for-1.

b. In Homer, see marine mammals, birds, sea otters and
whales on a wildlife cruise through Kachemak Bay with Homer
Ocean Charters. 2-for-1.

c. In Ketchikan, watch for whales, bears, seals, eagles,
wolves, geese, Dungeness crab and other spectacular wildlife
from a 55-foot high-speed covered catamaran with Thriller
Alaska. 2-for-1.

d. In Kodiak, sail on a deluxe dinner-sightseeing cruise
with Galley Gourmet. 2-for-1.

e. In Glacier Bay National Park, Cruise Glacier Bay to view
marine and coastal wildlife with a special lodging/cruise
package. 2-for-1.

f. In Wrangell, go bear viewing at AnAn Creek with Alaska
Waters. 2-for-1.

g. In Katmai National Park, travel to Overlook Cabin for
scenic sights and wildlife viewing on a 23-mile tour to the
Valley of the 10,000 Smokes. Hike down with the tour guide
to examine the ash and pumice "Valley" floor left from the
1912 eruption of Novarupta Volcano. 2-for-1.

h. In Kenai, float the scenic Upper Kenai River and watch
for moose, eagles, Dall sheep, salmon, waterfowl, beaver and
bears with Alaska Wildland Adventures. 2-for-1.

The Great Alaskan TourSaver now includes FREE SHIPPING to
U.S. addresses. The cost is just $99.95. Order the Great
Alaskan TourSaver online, over the phone or at any
Carrs/Safeway location in Alaska. For complete details,
check the website: http://www.toursaver.com

*Now in its eighth year of publication, the Great Alaskan TourSaver works with the region's best travel operators. With more than 140 offers, travelers can choose a sea-kayaking trip in Ketchikan, a flightseeing trip in Denali, a riverboat tour in Fairbanks or a luxury float trip in Alaska's rugged wilderness. Everything is two-for-one or free.

SOURCE: The Great Alaskan Tour Saver. 

Think Outside-the-Box (and the Big City) this Memorial Day with CheapTickets

Travelers Find Significant Hotel Savings in the Suburbs During a Holiday Weekend in the Big Cities

CheapTickets.com, a leading online travel agency that knows "the less you pay, the better it feelsSM," has identified the five most popular Memorial Day destinations for 2007. Even better, CheapTickets suggests alternative hotel locations to help budget travelers avoid being priced out of hotels in the big city.

"Outside" is definitely "in" this Memorial Day, with nearby satellite city and suburban hotels offering significant savings for travelers headed to the big cities. For example, penny-pinched vacationers wanting a long weekend getaway to Miami will find savings of up to 45% on hotel accommodations in nearby Fort Lauderdale. And those headed to the Orlando area will appreciate a 38% savings in nearby Kissimmee. With easy access to big city attractions, travelers can enjoy the heart of the action at a reasonable price.

"Memorial Day is the big summer kick-off and with so many people headed out of town for the holiday weekend, gas prices won't be the only thing putting a strain on the pocketbook," said Marita Hudson of CheapTickets' Cheap SquadSM. "Outside-the-box thinkers know there are savings to be had by staying just outside the big city."

Cheap Tickets has identified the top five U.S. Memorial Day destinations, based on advance hotel bookings. The online travel site has also identified nearby destination alternatives for each major city, which offer significant savings on hotel accommodations for savvy-travelers:

CheapTickets Top Five Memorial Day Destinations 2007

¹Percentage savings were calculated on May 4th, 2007 by taking the average price for all hotel bookings in the listed city purchased on CheapTickets.com for travel over Memorial Day Weekend 2007 and comparing them with the average price for all hotel bookings in the listed alternative purchased on CheapTickets.com for travel over Memorial Day Weekend 2007.

PICKS FOR THE BEST BIG CITY GETAWAY ON A SMALL TOWN BUDGET THIS MEMORIAL DAY:
Travelers can still kick summer into high-gear without tossing their budget out the window this Memorial Day. CheapTickets suggests the following five alternatives for a big city experience that won't break the bank.

LAS VEGAS (STAY "OFF THE STRIP") - Gambling isn't the only reason that travelers make Las Vegas their Memorial Day destination. Some of Las Vegas' best kept secrets are just "off the strip." Shopaholics beware! Off the strip hand bag and shoe boutiques are hard to resist. Play any of "sin city's" 45 championship or desert golf courses while saving up to 30%-off hotel accommodations. Nothing spells Memorial Day better than saving big and winning big in the casino capital of the world.

FT. LAUDERDALE - Visiting the Gold Coast for Memorial Day? Known for its lively beach atmosphere and weekly outdoor music festivals, Ft. Lauderdale is a great alternative. Travelers can spend the day playing volleyball with new friends, and then take Miami's nightlife by storm! Expect nothing less this holiday weekend than the perfect beach getaway.

LONG ISLAND - Avoid the chaos of New York City airports and fly directly to Islip's Long Island MacArthur Airport of Suffolk County. In minutes, visitors can be at the steps of Long Island museums, wineries and beaches. The city also offers travelers the experience of the booming Hamptons. Or, those who want the feel of the Hamptons without the price tag and crowds can try a relaxing Bed & Breakfast in North Fork's Greenport Village. If you still want to visit the Big Apple, New York City is easily accessible via Long Island Railroad, which heads straight into New York's Penn Station.

KISSIMMEE - Only 5 miles from major theme park attractions, Kissimmee is the perfect alternative for travelers looking for discounted prices, not short-changed experiences. While public transportation eases the commute to the Orlando hot spots, it can also escort adventurous travelers to the nearest marina, where sea bass fishing is considered among the best in the South.

GURNEE -This quaint Mid-Western town lies only 45-minutes outside the exciting metropolis of Chicago. Forget hot dogs and hamburgers this Memorial Day! In 15 short miles, travelers can be salmon fishing on Lake Michigan for their holiday entrée. Explore "Gurnee's greens" at one of its 18-hole public golf courses or take the kids for a day at one of Gurnee's 25 recreation parks. With savings up to 72%-off, travelers can afford to explore this hidden gem of an All-American town.

For more information on Memorial Day travel deals, visit CheapTickets.com.

About CheapTickets
CheapTickets (www.cheaptickets.com) is a leading seller of discounted leisure travel products online through its Web site, www.cheaptickets.com. CheapTickets provides consumers access to its collection of airfares on hundreds of airlines. In addition to air, CheapTickets' family of discounted travel products also includes hotel accommodations, cruises, rental cars, vacation packages, condo rentals and Last Minute Trips. Founded in 1986, CheapTickets is a Travelport brand. Travelport (www.travelport.com) is one of the largest and most geographically diverse travel companies, dedicated to creating the exceptional travel experiences the world demands.

SOURCE: CheapTickets

Take Advantage of Volatile Airfare Pricing When Prices Drop, Even After Tickets Have Been Purchased

Are you frustrated by the constant rise and fall of airfare prices? Unsure of when to buy your ticket? Well, fret no more. Now there's a service that tracks airfare prices and alerts you to price drops on specific flights. Best of all, the service continues to track prices even AFTER tickets have been purchased, letting you know when you're eligible for a travel voucher or cash rebate!

Yapta, Inc. ( www.yapta.com ) today announced the public-beta launch of the industry's only airfare tagging service that tracks airfare on specific flights and alerts consumers via email when fares drop or fall below a desired spending limit. By enabling consumers to "tag" specific flights from online itineraries offered at leading domestic airline websites or online travel agents, and have pricing continually monitored thereafter, Yapta assures that users get alerted to the lowest possible price for airline tickets. Bringing to light pro-consumer "guaranteed airfare rules" offered by many airlines, the service helps air travelers obtain travel vouchers – and in some cases, cash refunds – when the price decreases on tickets that have already been purchased.

"We're introducing trip tagging as a new approach to travel shopping," said Tom Romary, president & CEO of Yapta. "Airline ticket prices are highly volatile, making it very difficult for most consumers to be assured that they are getting the best deal possible. Yapta provides accurate, timely price tracking, regardless of when or where consumers decide to purchase or shop for airline tickets online. By enabling travelers to tag the exact flights they want from leading travel sites and receive email alerts when prices drop, we're providing complete price transparency and presenting them with the opportunity to save a significant amount of money."

Yapta users track airfares by "tagging" the exact flight itineraries that they want using a downloaded browser add-on. Additionally, travelers can also use Yapta on a post-purchase basis by simply entering their confirmation code or flight information into the Yapta website. The Yapta add-on serves consumers during their online travel shopping experience only, and does not engage during other web surfing sessions. Once a trip is tagged, it is automatically aggregated on the "My Trips" page at Yapta.com. The website intelligently separates flights that have been purchased from flights that are being watched.

In December 2006, Yapta initiated a private-beta test of the service, allowing select consumers to tag flights, receive alerts on airfare price drops, and capture refunds and travel vouchers. In just three months, Yapta alerted its 275 test users to approximately $30,000 in eligible savings and refunds, for an average net benefit of $109 per traveler.

"Customers gain peace of mind when using Yapta to shop for travel," Romary said. "Airlines have implemented great pro-consumer policies that can be difficult for customers to understand. At Yapta, we help to clarify and communicate these policies that enhance overall satisfaction and reinforce the reasons to purchase directly from airline websites, including no booking fees, bonus miles, and price protection."

"Airfare prices, in large part, are established by sophisticated yield management systems that allow airlines to make seats available at fluctuating rates based on supply and demand," said Robert Goodwin, transportation industry analyst for Gartner. "While this pricing practice is presently the most common approach for airlines to remain cost effective, travelers are often left puzzled by it. Through greater price transparency and stronger customer loyalty programs – such as issuing vouchers for future travel – airlines have an opportunity to enhance their direct relationships with consumers."

Registration for the Yapta public-beta can be completed at www.yapta.com.

About Yapta, Inc.
Yapta, Inc. was founded in January 2006 with the mission to assure consumers that they get the most value out of their trip planning, and pay the lowest possible price for airline tickets. Yapta's online service takes advantage of airfare price volatility by continually monitoring airline ticket prices and alerting consumers when the price on "tagged" flights decreases. Bringing to light pro-consumer "guaranteed airfare rules" offered by many airlines, the service helps air travelers obtain travel vouchers – and in some cases, cash refunds – when the price decreases on tickets that have already been purchased. For more information, visit www.yapta.com .

SOURCE: Yapta, Inc.

Kick Off The Summer With 50% Off Hertz Weekend Rentals

To kick off the summer season, Hertz is offering travelers special savings to help get their weekends off to a great start with 50 percent off weekend rentals at Hertz Local Edition and airport locations nationwide.

At the airport, the 50% off is valid on all car classes, including Hertz’s popular Fun, Green and Prestige Collections. Just mention Promotion Code (PC#) 104182 at time of reservation. At Hertz Local Edition locations, where Hertz offers pick up and delivery service, this offer is good on Economy through Full-size car classes and Midsize SUVs. Just mention Rate Code (RQ Code) FIFTY.

“As we head into Memorial Day weekend and begin the summer travel season, we are pleased to offer this special savings to Hertz customers,” said Frank Camacho, Hertz Staff Vice President, Marketing. “Available for rentals at Hertz airport and Local Edition locations, customers can rest assured that they will be driving one of the youngest fleets in the industry and will be able to get the products and services they need for their trip, including NeverLost® and SIRIUS Satellite Radio.”

Both the Local Edition and Airport offers apply to three-day Standard and Leisure Weekend Rate rentals starting Friday and ending Monday. Advance reservations are required, and blackout periods may apply. The Hertz Local Edition offer is subject to availability and is redeemable at participating Hertz Local Edition locations in the United States, excluding Hawaii.

The Airport offer is not available in the NY Metro area and Hawaii. Hertz age, driver and credit qualifications for the renting location apply and the car must be returned to the renting location. The 50 percent savings is not valid on NeverLost and SIRIUS satellite radio rentals and does not apply to taxes, fees and other optional services. At the airport, the 50 percent off is valid through June 30, 2007 and at Local Edition, the offer is valid through December 31, 2007.

Hertz, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,700 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company’s Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of equipment to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.

To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com. For information on Hertz Equipment Rental, visit the company on the web at www.hertzequip.com.

• SIRIUS is a registered trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc.

SOURCE: Hertz

AARP Members Now Receive Special Discounted Rates From Premier Medical Evacuation Company

AARP Services, Inc. today announced that it has selected MedjetAssist, North America's premier medical evacuation company, as an AARP travel provider. This will allow AARP's 38 million members to receive an 18 percent discount on Basic and Multi-Year MedjetAssist memberships.

"Medical emergencies can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere, but with MedjetAssist, our members will have the peace of mind that no matter where they are in the world, they are never far from quality medical care," said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of AARP Services, Inc. "AARP Services is excited to enter into a relationship with a company that sets the standard for the medical emergency evacuation industry."

In the event that MedjetAssist members are hospitalized for an illness or injury more than 150 miles from home-virtually anywhere in the world, whether on a safari in Africa or visiting relatives in another state-MedjetAssist will transport them to their hometown hospital or any hospital of their choice as part of the MedjetAssist membership. MedjetAssist oversees and manages all its members' medical evacuations and missions, working in conjunction with highly qualified medical professionals at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and more than 85 air-service affiliates worldwide.

"We are deeply proud and honored to have been selected by AARP Services as a provider of medical evacuation and repatriation membership services for AARP members," said Roy Berger, president of MedjetAssist. "The AARP brand is synonymous with trust, reliability, and excellence, and this new relationship with AARP Services is a defining moment for MedjetAssist."

AARP discounted member rates are also offered on MedjetAssist's annual, short-term, and Diamond memberships. In addition, MedjetAssist is introducing a new Platinum membership created exclusively for AARP members ages 85 and over. Few credit card coverage and healthcare insurance plans offer this level of protection, as travel expert Peter Greenberg recently noted on NBC's Today Show. Mr. Greenberg called MedjetAssist's medical evacuation protection "essential for anyone who travels."

"Our members are adventurous. Boomers especially are getting passports and traveling the world," said Sweeney. "In addition to offering great travel discounts and deals, this new offering from MedjetAssist can help our members get home in the event of a medical emergency."

To purchase a MedjetAssist membership using the AARP member discount, AARP members can simply call 1-866-809-4061 or log on to www.medjetassist.com/aarp. AARP members are asked to provide proof of valid AARP membership at the time of purchase.

About AARP Services_AARP Services, Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services manages the wide range of products and services that are offered as benefits to AARP's 38 million members. The offers span health products, travel and leisure products, and life event services. Specific products include Medicare supplemental insurance; member discounts on rental cars, cruises, vacation packages, and lodging; special offers on technology and gifts; pharmacy services; legal services; and long-term care insurance. AARP Services founded AARP Financial Incorporated, a subsidiary that manages AARP- endorsed financial products including AARP Funds; AARP Services develops new products, manages products and services, creates and maintains sponsorship relationships, and develops and manages AARP's award-winning website: AARP.org.

About AARP_AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice, and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. The organization produces AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin, a monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, a bimonthly magazine in Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, a quarterly newsletter for 50+ educators; and a website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

About MedjetAssist
MedjetAssist, incorporated in 1998, is North America's leading emergency medical evacuation company. It currently protects more than 95,000 lives and provides assistance 24/7, 365 days a year. The company recently expanded its headquarters in Birmingham, AL-the direct result of a rapidly growing membership base, increased staff, and broadened national and international recognition. MedjetAssist has additional offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City.
For more information, please visit www.medjetassist.com/aarp.

SOURCE: Geoffrey Weill Associates, Inc.

Chill With Superclubs’ Sizzling Summer Sale

SAVE MORE THAN 50% ON JAMAICAN ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATIONS

This summer, SuperClubs beckons singles, couples and families to the tropics with great value on Jamaican getaways, starting at just $82 per person, per night. SuperClubs’ “High-Voltage Super Summer Sale” – available for travel through December 20 – offers savings of up to $900 per person for three-night minimum stays at six Jamaican all-inclusives.

With SuperClubs, fantastic summer deals are combinable with even greater savings when you apply for your passports too. Everything is irie with the “Passport Included” promotion, now extended until July 31, because it won’t cost you a dime. Passport application and renewal fees can be credited pre- or post-travel, or applied towards onsite resort “extras” such as spa treatments, exclusive wine purchases, gift shop buys, scuba certification, internet access, etc. For full details, visit: www.superclubs.com/passport.asp.

For information and reservations, contact SuperClubs at 1-800-GO-SUPER (1-800-467-8737), visit www.superclubs.com., or call your local travel agent.

Starfish Trelawny
Framed by lush gardens, white sand beaches and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Starfish Trelawny is an idyllic retreat for families, couples and friends. The acclaimed Kids Club features a wealth of supervised activities, such as trapeze lessons, rock-climbing and kid’s mixology classes. Youthful adults with a sense of adventure can turn up the fun-o-meter with circus workshops, reggae dance lessons or sumo wrestling competitions. Parents can also combine the “High-Voltage Super Summer Sale” with the “Single Parent” promotion, where single supplements are waived for single parents looking for some downtime with the kids in tow. Rates start at $82 per adult, per night; $50 per child (age 2-12 years), per night; land only.

Breezes Montego Bay
Montego Bay’s first Super-Inclusive resort is just footsteps from the vibrant Hip Strip and Jamaica’s legendary Doctor's Cave Beach. Water lovers looking to return home with a lifelong skill can take scuba diving or sailing lessons, while landlubbers admire the picturesque sunset from the trademarked rooftop Jacuzzi. Rates start at $104 per person, per night; land only.

Grand Lido Resorts & Spas
Offering the ultimate adults-only romantic respite, the all-suite Grand Lido Negril stretches along a two-mile crescent of white sand beach on Bloody Bay, while sister resort, the charming Grand Lido Braco is designed in the style of a Jamaican seaside village on the north coast of Trelawny. These luxurious resorts provide guests with finely-appointed accommodations, 24-hour room service, fine dining, complimentary manicures and pedicures, championship golf and much more. Rates start at $199 per person, per night; land only.

Hedonism Resorts
With private beaches, exotic cuisine and free-flowing premium drinks, Hedonism resorts are the ultimate pleasure grounds to let loose and unwind. Hedonism II, set on 22 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the northern end of Negril’s seven-mile beach, and the waterfront Hedonism III, with artfully crafted pools on the northern end of Runaway Bay, are the perfect recipe to feed the mind, body, spirit and soul. Rates start at $125 per person, per night; land only.

SuperClubs, the world's only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in three SuperClubs brand categories: SuperClubs Grand Lido Resorts - Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa and Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa, both in Jamaica; SuperClubs Breezes Resorts - Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Montego Bay in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Puerto Plata Resort, Spa & Casino in the Dominican Republic; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; and SuperClubs Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. SuperClubs has also licensed its brands in Cuba where three hotels now operate under the Breezes banner: Breezes Varadero, Breezes Jibacoa and Breezes Bella Costa.
Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes - with absolutely no tipping allowed.

SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish all-inclusive hotels in Jamaica. For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (or 1-800-467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.
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SOURCE: Spring, O’Brien & Co.

AZ Resort Celebrates Troops With Special Package

Welcome Home Military Package

After a long tour overseas, welcome your loved military man or woman back in style with this package. The Welcome Home Military Package at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa* in Phoenix, Arizona, includes Deluxe Resort Room accommodations. Celebrate with a bottle of Champagne upon arrival and one 50-minute Deep Tissue Massage (or other spa treatment of your choice) per stay.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
May 01 - May 31 $159
June 01 - Aug 31 $129
Sept 01 - Oct 09 $179 - $199
Oct 10 - Dec 29 $209

FOR RESERVATIONS: Toll-Free: 800-835-6206; www.jwdesertridgeresort.com/

*Opened in November 2002, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is Arizona's most expansive resort and is big on luxury. With 950 guestrooms (including 81 suites), this AAA Four Diamond award-winning, alluring resort is set on 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert where Phoenix meets Scottsdale.

SOURCE: Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations

Hot Town, Summer in the City - New York City Heats Up Without Burning a Hole in Your Wallet

Midtown or downtown, historic or hip, New York City hotels are offering value-filled summer packages for all tastes.

The Shoreham Hotel’s “I Love NYC Super Sights” Package

Guests can visit over 40 of New York’s top attractions while enjoying accommodations of cool sophistication and Zen minimalism, with the “I Love NYC Super Sights” package available at the chic Shoreham Hotel. Starting at $399 per night (minimum of two night stay), the package includes the following:
Stylish accommodations
Complimentary continental breakfast for two
2 two-day New York passes*
2 all-day NYC metro cards & subway map
Pocket sized NYC guide book
2 Shoreham tote bags

This package is available now through December 31, 2007. For reservations call (800) 553-3347, or visit www.shorehamhotel.com.

*The New York Pass allows guests to visit over 40 top attractions in New York City, including: Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Museum of Modern Art, American Museum of Natural History, The Guggenheim, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Brooklyn Museum of Art, NBC Studio Tour, Circleline Sightseeing, Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour, The United Nations Tour, Madison Square Garden All Access Tour, and discounts at 25 top restaurants and retailers.

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The Mansfield Hotel’s “Summer in the City” Package*

Shop on Fifth Avenue, have a picnic in Central Park, or visit new art exhibits in NYC's best museums with The Mansfield Hotel’s “Summer in the City” package. The Mansfield is a newly renovated historic landmark infusing elegance and romance of the early 1900s with 21st - century style and offerings. Starting at $299 per night, the package includes the following amenities:
Deluxe accommodations
Complimentary breakfast
Picnic basket for 2 (freshly prepared by the Chef)
Disposable camera
Map of New York

This package is available from May 24 - December 31, 2007. For reservations call (800) 255-5167, or visit www.mansfieldhotel.com.

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Hotel Gansevoort’s “Who Needs the Hamptons?” Package*

Enjoy an urban resort vacation. Lounge poolside by the Hotel Gansevoort’s 45-foot-long rooftop pool, in the heart of one of Manhattan’s most vibrant neighborhoods with the “Who Needs the Hamptons?” package.

The package is priced per night at $565* for a Deluxe room or $895* for a Suite, and is available May 1 - September 2, 2007. It includes:
Deluxe room or suite accommodations
Bottle of Moet & Chandon upon arrival
A Hotel Gansevoort pool bag, which includes Evian water and misting spray; a hat and towel; suntan lotion and one can of Red Bull Energy Drink
Two reserved lounge chairs at the hotel’s rooftop pool (weekdays only)
Two complimentary cocktails at the rooftop lounge
Full Continental breakfast buffet in ONO restaurant in hotel (daily)
Lunch for two at Plunge, Hotel Gansevoort¡_s rooftop bar

For more information call (212) 206-6700, or visit www.hotelgansevoort.com.

*Apple Core Hotels’ “Row a Boat” Package *

This summer, Apple Core Hotels, a group of five centrally-located midtown Manhattan properties, invites guests to lazily row a boat across Central Park's 22-acre lake and enjoy a perfect summer lunch while taking in the world famous park’s beauty and charm with the “Row a Boat” package. The “Row a Boat” package includes:
Accommodations in the heart of New York City
1 hour boat rental for up to 4 guests in Central Park
Hot dog/French fries/soda combo for two at the Express Cafe at Central Park’s Boathouse Restaurant
Complimentary breakfast and in-room coffee

The promotion is available from July 1 - 31, 2007 for $179.99 per night, exclusive of tax and based on availability. Additionally, children under 13 stay free when sharing their parents’ room. To book the package or to receive further information, contact Apple Core Hotels at (800) 567-7720 and mention the “Row a Boat” package, or online at www.applecorehotels.com

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SOURCE: Nancy J. Friedman Public Relations

Frontier Makes a Splash With Low Summer Fares

Frontier Airlines Offers Sale Fares to Destinations Throughout North America

The airline with dolphins and whales on its tails sure knows how to make a splash. Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: FRNT) will show travelers how this summer, as it announces a major sale with savings beginning today, Thursday, May 10.

Flyers can take advantage of round-trip fares as low as $98* between Denver and 48 cities, including Vancouver and Memphis, Frontier's newest destinations, and summer favorites Cancun, San Diego and Ft. Lauderdale.

Travelers must purchase sale-priced round-trip tickets by 9:59 p.m. MDT on Friday, May 11, 2007, for travel by Aug. 29, 2007.

Along with low fares, flyers enjoy Frontier's 24 channels of DIRECTV, a choice of four pay-per-view movies, a seat with 33 inches of legroom and the comfort of traveling aboard one of the youngest fleets in the industry. As an added bonus, customers booking their sale fare online will receive 1,000 EarlyReturns® bonus miles.**

For a complete list of the sale fares to all of Frontier's domestic destinations and complete terms and conditions, please visit FrontierAirlines.com.

SOURCE: Frontier Airlines

American Airlines Puts Europe At Your Doorstep This Summer With Great Low Fares

If you love Paris in the springtime, chances are good you’ll love it in the summer as well. And that goes for London, Zurich, Brussels and Frankfurt, too. American has put each of these great European destinations on sale for travel from late May through early September.

American is having a summer sale from select cities in the United States to some of Europe’s favorite spots. Thought it was too late to get a great fare for travel this summer and stand atop the Eiffel Tower in Paris, go see the latest shows in London, view the breathtaking Alps near Zurich, taste some exquisite chocolate in Brussels, or take a Rhine River cruise near Frankfurt? Think again, and then contact American Airlines.

With American’s great fares to Europe, everything is possible and affordable. Go see Europe this summer on American Airlines, a founding member of the global oneworld® Alliance. There’s really nothing stopping you now.

Here are the highlights of American’s Summer in Europe sale:

American’s Summer in Europe Sale
Available from select cities in the United States to Paris, London, Zurich, Brussels and Frankfurt.
Begin travel May 25-Sept. 9, 2007; complete travel by Oct. 9, 2007.
Purchase tickets no later than May 23, 2007.
Other restrictions apply. For rules and restrictions, see the terms and conditions below, or visit American’s Web site, AA.com.
Here are samples of American’s great low fares to Europe. Fare amounts shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com.

SUMMER IN EUROPE SAMPLE SALE FARES

City Pair

Fare Each Way

Based on Round-Trip Purchase on AA.com*

Boston – London Heathrow

$323

New York Kennedy – Brussels

$426

Dallas/Fort Worth – London (Heathrow and Gatwick)

$435

Chicago O’Hare – London Heathrow

$444

New York Kennedy – Zurich

$477

New York Kennedy – Paris de Gaulle

$477

St. Louis – Frankfurt

$502

St. Louis – London (Heathrow and Gatwick)

$509

Chicago O’Hare – Frankfurt

$515

Raleigh/Durham – London Gatwick

$539

Raleigh/Durham – Zurich

$539

Boston – Paris de Gaulle

$556

San Francisco – Frankfurt

$594

Dallas/Fort Worth – Zurich

$601
* Fares shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip Economy Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares are valid for travel beginning May 25-Sept. 9, 2007, and returning by Oct. 9, 2007. Fares do not include all government-imposed taxes and fees.

Travelers can check schedules and fares and book flights by visiting AA.com. Book travel and purchase your ticket on AA.com and earn up to 500 AAdvantage ® bonus miles. There are no online booking fees. In addition, on AA.com you’ll find the absolute lowest fares available for American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® flights – guaranteed. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit www.aa.com/benefits.
AmericanAirlines Vacations SM has a number of exciting and affordable travel packages available throughout Europe. For instance, in London, the Thistle Westminster Hotel is offering a sixth night free. The hotel is located close to Buckingham Palace and is easily accessible by car, rail, motorcoach or the Underground. For more information on this and other great offers, visit www.aavacations.com .

• Fare Sale Terms and Conditions
  Fares shown are each way based on off-peak, round-trip Economy-Class travel purchased on AA.com, and are in U.S. dollars. Fares shown are valid for travel Monday through Thursday, except Great Britain, where travel is valid Monday through Wednesday; other travel days are available at additional cost. Fares are subject to change without notice. International fares are subject to government approval.

Fares do not include (a) a federal excise tax of $3.40 per U.S. domestic flight segment, defined as one takeoff and landing, of a passenger's itinerary; (b) up to $18 per round trip in local airport charges; and © September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement originating at a U.S. airport. For international destinations, government taxes and fees of up to $180, varying by destination, are not included and may vary slightly depending on currency exchange rates at the time of purchase.

Tickets must be purchased at least seven days prior to departure or within three days of making reservations, whichever comes first, but not later than 11:59 p.m., May 23, 2007 (Central Daylight Time).

Fares shown are valid for travel commencing May 25-Sept. 9, 2007. Return travel must be complete by midnight, Oct. 9, 2007. A Saturday-night minimum stay is required and a 30-day maximum stay is allowed.

Advertised fares are valid only on American Airlines, American Eagle, and AmericanConnection® and do not apply to other codeshare flights. Seats are limited. Fares may not be available on all flights. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Fares are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Changes to your ticket may be made if you meet the restrictions of the new fare and pay up to a $200 fee plus any fare difference. Changes must be made before your ticketed flight’s scheduled departure time. If you cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket will be valid for one year from the date of issue for an unused ticket or one year from travel origination for a partially used ticket. If you do not cancel your flight prior to the scheduled departure time, the ticket has no value.

A portion of or all travel booked on American Airlines may be operated by American Eagle or AmericanConnection. American Eagle is operated by American Eagle Airlines, Inc., or Executive Airlines, Inc, which are wholly owned by AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. AmericanConnection service is operated by one of the following independent contractors: Trans States Airlines, Inc.; Chautauqua Airlines, Inc.

Tickets may also be obtained through an American Airlines Telephone Reservations Office for an additional $10 or at an American Airlines Travel Center or Airport Ticket Office for an additional $15.

To purchase tickets on AA.com you must use a credit card with a billing address in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the United Kingdom, or select Latin American and Caribbean countries.

AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AAdvantage, AmericanAirlines Vacations, and AA.com are marks of American Airlines, Inc. American Airlines reserves the right to change the AAdvantage program rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers at any time without notice and to end the AAdvantage program with six months’ notice. For complete AAdvantage program details, visit www.aa.com. For details about the AA.com bonus-mile offer and for full details on our Lowest Fare Guarantee, visit www.aa.com/benefits.

About American Airlines
American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR).

SOURCE: American Airlines.

Caribbean Summer Escape Savings From The Moorings

The Moorings, a premier yacht charter company, is providing another reason to set sail for your summer escape with savings of 20%*on select yacht models.

Sail from now until July 31 on the Moorings 403, 443, 51.5 or the award winning catamarans Moorings 4000, 4200 or 4700 and save.

Enjoy this special in Tortola, St. Martin, St. Lucia, Canouan or Belize and book by May 31, 2007.

Or, escape to the islands from June 1 to October 31 and enjoy savings of 10%* in Tortola, Canouan, St. Martin, Bahamas, Martinique, Belize, St. Lucia or La Paz.

Whether visiting Anegada for a famous lobster dinner, snorkeling one of the largest barrier reefs in Belize or gazing at shooting stars in the Abacos you know you will have an amazing sailing vacation with The Moorings.

Book by May 31, 2007 for these savings.

Members of the Moorings Captains reward program will receive an additional 5% off their charter plus discounts at participating merchants in many locations.

Call 888-952-8420 or visit The Moorings

New ‘Welcome to Grace Bay Club’ 3-Night Package

For the period of May 7 to October 31, 2007 Grace Bay Club offers a new ‘Welcome to Grace Bay Club’ 3-night package featuring accommodation in a Junior Suite.

Priced at $1500 for two people, inclusive of tax and service, the package includes one dinner-for-two in the fine-dining Anacaona restaurant, daily continental breakfast in the restaurant, a bottle of Champagne and fruit basket en suite.

Guests are welcome to upgrade their accommodation for an additional charge or book this package back-to-back for longer stays.

All suites have oceanfront views, air conditioning, ceiling fans, direct dial telephones, WiFi, 60-channel cable TV with DVD/CD player, safes, refrigerators with ice makers, Egyptian cotton linens, luxury featherbeds, bathrobes, hairdryers, make-up mirrors, and master baths with bathtubs.

Also included are:

• Airport Transfers
• Welcome Caribbean rum punch
• Fruits and flowers in room
• Twice daily maid service
• Shuttle to golf course, shopping and restaurants within the Grace Bay area
• Exclusive bath amenities
• Fitness Center
• Daily New York Times Fax
• Weekly cocktail reception
• Afternoon tea
• Business Center with free Internet access
• Multilingual services
• Two fresh-water swimming pools and two Jacuzzis
• Two lit tennis courts (racquets & balls available)
• Bicycles
• Hobie Cats, kayaks and wind surfers
• Video, DVD, CD and book library

Grace Bay Club, the 58-suite luxury boutique resort on Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands, has completed an expansion from a boutique property to a world-class resort on 11 acres with 1100 feet of beachfront.

Adults and families each have their own swimming pools and Jacuzzis, dining venues, beachfront lounges, bars and beach.

Under the supervision of Chef Gerry Gnassi, dining options include Anacaona under open-air palapas; the oceanfront Grill offering a family-friendly Caribbean bistro setting; lighter fare at Captain’s Bar; and tapas and original martinis at the Lounge, just steps off the beach.

Activities include sailing, tennis, biking, snorkeling, fishing, eco-touring and diving excursions; plus the Anani Spa and KidsTown. www.gracebayclub.com, 800-946-5757.

Fly to Ireland for less than $1.00!

In celebration of the launch of its new web site and the Open Skies agreement between the U.S. and Europe, leading tour operator myguideIreland is offering incredible, limited-time-only fares from as low as 99-cents from JFK Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, with the purchase of a vacation package.

Call for dates and prices later in the Summer and Fall 1 800 255 9302

*A minimum of 4 nights accommodation in Ireland required. myguideIreland has a range of accommodation from luxurious castles and top class hotels to individual family homes. Choose from more than 150 hotels, 1,500 family homes bed and breakfast establishments and 500 self-catering properties.

*Air only fare on the promotional dates, add $150 to the eastbound fare
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*Promotional fares are not available in conjunction with any other offers.

*Prices quoted above do not include taxes of approximately $99

*Prices last updated on 08 May at 12.24 EDT

Vacation Savings With Smithsonian Journeys

Smithsonian Journey's special blend of cultural insights and educational travel are truly unique and exceptional in design, pace and character - and now value!

Here's just some of the savings that the largest, most diverse museum-based educational travel program in the world has to offer:

• Ancient Greece and Turkey offers free roundtrip airfare from New York to Istanbul, and returning from Venice

• Book by May 18 and save $100 per person on Art Along the Hudson

• Book on the June 21-25 departure of Spirit of Washington, D.C. and save $50 per person

• Book on the June 26-July 1 departure of The Wonders of Iceland and save $75 per person.

• Book on the July 16-25 departure of Costa Rica – Nature’s Museum and save $100 per person.

Save $500 per child (off the adult rate) on the following family-friendly tours:

• A Family Adventure in the Galapagos Islands, June 17-26, 2007

• Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness, July 1-8

• Amazon family Adventure, July 6-15

• Family Adventure in Jackson Hole, July 7-13

• Islands and Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: A Kayaking Adventure, September 12-18

For more information, visit www.smithsonianjourneys.org.

SuperClubs Passport Included Promotion Extended - Now Expiring May 31, 2007

In response to the U.S. State Department's new passport requirements for 2007 and beyond SuperClubs vacations are now "Passport Inclusive" to defray this additional cost. With this program, the cost for new and renewal U.S. passports will be credited towards all SuperClubs Super-Inclusive vacations arriving in 2007 & 2008. That's an additional value of up to $97 per person!

Extended: Book by 5/31/07 for travel anytime in 2007 & 2008.

For more information, visit Passport Included Promotion.

Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free This Summer at Three Tropical SuperClubs

When the School Bells Ring for Summer Break, It’s Time to take a Family Break at SuperClubs. As the countdown to summer recess accelerates, parents can once again turn to SuperClubs for affordable and exhilarating family getaways at three tropical Caribbean locales. In each “classroom in the sun,” the fun-o-meter is turned on high, making a family escape the perfect reward for deserving report cards and stellar grades that won’t max out the credit cards.

Sizzling summer promotions starting May 1, kicks off “Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free” where children ages 2-13 years can stay absolutely free – a saving of $100 daily for a family of four! And with the “Single Parent” promotion, also premiering May 1, single supplements are waived for single parents looking for some downtime with the kids in tow.

Breezes Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles: Kids Stay Free + Single Parent Promo
Named one of the top 10 family-friendly resorts in the Caribbean by Child magazine, Breezes Curaçao scores high marks for its recently renovated, 12,000 square foot Kids Club. Featuring such riveting adventures as a circus workshop with flying trapeze and trampoline lessons, rock climbing and bouncy boxing, Curaçao’s only Super-Inclusive resort is a bona fide playground for kids and parents alike. Rates start at $129 per adult, per night; land only.

Breezes Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic: Kids Stay Free
Breezes Puerto Plata is the ticket to a worry-free holiday that won’t break the bank. While kids kick it up a notch at the Mini-club, with a variety of supervised activities, parents and grandparents can wind down at the sophisticated Lighthouse spa. Families can regroup at the largest landscaped swimming pool on the island’s north coast for a dip in super-sized family fun. Rates start at $74 per adult, per night; land only.

Starfish Trelawny, Jamaica: Single Parent Promo
Framed by Jamaica’s silky beaches and lush mountains, Starfish Trelawny is a mecca for adventurous families. Water lovers can enjoy the thrill of scuba diving and snorkeling and leave mini-golfing and ice-skating to landlubbers. The Kids Club offers age-specific programs and even after-hours babysitting for parents looking for a quiet romantic rendezvous. Rates start at $99 per adult, per night; $50 per child (age 2-12 years), per night; land only.

SuperClubs’ summer promotions run from May 1 through December 21. A three-night minimum booking is required. For information and reservations, contact SuperClubs at 1-800-GO-SUPER (1-800-467-8737), visit www.superclubs.com, or call your local travel agent.

Take The Kids: "Learn to Sail" Summer Voyages With Barefoot Yacht Charter

For every salty dog eager to take the helm, or a landlubber ready to catch the wind, the pristine waters of St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer an idyllic setting for sailing enthusiasts of all skill levels. This summer, active families can set sail with Barefoot Yacht Charter’s six-day/six-night “Learn to Sail” voyages and return home with a lifelong skill.

Barefoot Yacht Charters’ six-day/six-night “Learn to Sail” package includes:
• Rates starting at US$4,680 for a family of four
• A fully equipped yacht
• The services of a professional captain/ASA certified instructor
• ASA syllabus book, logbook, examination & certification
• Provisioning for breakfast and lunch on board, ice and water
• Fuel, cruising taxes, mooring and dockage charges
• For reservations or more information contact Barefoot Yacht Charters at (784) 456-9526; or visit www.barefootyachts.com

For more information on St. Vincent and the Grenadines, please visit www.svgtourism.com.

Caribbean Fun Tours Announce Two New Budget-Friendly Vacation Packages in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Caribbean Fun Tours’ announces two new package tours “Marine Adventures Package” and “10-Dive Underwater Magic” offering water lovers and adventurers natural treasures both above and below the pristine waters of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Caribbean Fun Tours, four-day/four-night “Marine Adventures” package includes:
• Rates starting at US$1010.00 per person, based on double occupancy.
• Accommodations at Beachcombers Hotel, Mariners Hotel or the Heron Hotel with continental breakfasts•
• Return airfare from Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada or Trinidad
• A meet-and-greet upon arrival in St. Vincent by warm hosts
• Airport transfers
• Daily activities include: a full day trip to the majestic Dark View waterfalls; an afternoon voyage aboard a glass bottom boat along the leeward coast of St. Vincent, with visits to Kingstown Harbour shipwreck, Bat Cave, and Pirates of the Caribbean’s treasure cave entrance at Petit Byahaut.
• Package is available until November 30, 2007
• For more information call (784) 456-5600, or visit www.caribbeanfuntours.com

Caribbean Fun Tours’ “10-Dive Underwater Magic” appeal to the curious novice as well as the adventuresome daredevil.

Caribbean Fun Tours five-day/five-night “10-Dive Underwater Magic” package includes:
• Rates starting at US$1,465.00 per person, based on double occupancy
• Accommodations at Mariners Hotel with continental breakfast
• Return airfare from Barbados
• A meet-and-greet upon arrival in St. Vincent by warm hosts
• Airport transfers
• Two dives per day
• Package is available until November 30, 2007

For more information call (784) 456-5600, or visit www.caribbeanfuntours.com

Branson Busts Gas Prices Again

Branson Chamber of Commerce Welcome Centers to Give Out Discount Card in Exchange for Gas Receipts

The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB is responding to increasing gas prices by offering visitors to Branson a Gas Buster discount card, accepted at dozens of live shows, area attractions, lodging properties, retail shops and restaurants, worth a total of $50 off purchases, as well as a chance to win a grand prize getaway to Branson.

Between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2007, The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB will give a Gas Buster discount card to anyone who presents a valid drivers' license and a minimum of $40 in gas receipts incurred within 48 hours of their arrival at one of the Chamber's two Welcome Centers, located at the intersections of U.S. Highway 65 and Missouri Highway 248, and at Hwy. 65 and Missouri Highway 160 in Branson. Gas Buster card holders are automatically entered to win the grand prize 4-day/3-night vacation for four to Branson, which will be awarded on October 31, 2007.

"By offering the Gas Buster discount card to our visitors, we are letting them know that we value their business. And Branson businesses are willing to work together to defray the cost of gas so our visitors can afford to do all the things they would like to do while they are here,” according to Ross Summers, president and CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB. "Most of the visitors that vacation in Branson drive into town. The Gas Buster program will help bring more people, especially more of our regional neighbors coming in for a weekend getaway. Branson's location, within a day's drive of roughly one-third of our country's population, makes us very accessible to families looking for theme parks, outdoor and lakes recreation, along with shopping and world-class entertainment.”

Gas Buster discount cards and the list of participating sponsors will only be issued from the two Chamber/CVB Welcome Centers. Business hours are 8am to 5pm, Mondays through Saturdays, and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. The Gas Buster promotion runs from May 1 through Oct. 31, 2007. For more information, log on to www.explorebranson.com or call 800-214-3661.