Vision Airlines Puts Passengers on Cloud Nine With $19 Seat Sale on Flights to and From Destin/Fort Walton Beach

/PRNewswire/ -- Starting at midnight, Sunday, March 20, 2011, just in time for spring break vacation and to celebrate the start of its new service, Vision Airlines launches an introductory $19* one-way seat sale on the carrier's flights to and from cities in 11 states to NW Florida Regional Airport. It serves the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area, which is also known as Florida's Emerald Coast. The Destin/Ft. Walton Beach area is among America's top-10 spring break vacation destinations. Orlando, with its theme parks, is the nation's number one family spring break spot.

Vision Airlines offers service to the Orlando/Sanford International Airport from multiple cities.

Vision Airlines' specially-priced, limited $19* fares are also available on flights from NW Florida Regional to Orlando/Sanford International Airport; Punta Gorda/Fort Myers Airport and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport.

The $19* fares apply to flights that take-off the morning of March 25, 2011 through May 21, 2011. There is a limited number of $19* seats on each flight. The sale ends on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11:59 PM (ET).

Inaugural Flights Launch

Between March 25 and April 1, 2011, Vision Airlines begins new service to the following cities: Atlanta GA, Baton Rouge LA, Destin/Ft. Walton Beach FL, Ft. Lauderdale FL, Ft. Myers/Punta Gorda FL, Greenville SC, Huntsville AL, Knoxville TN, Louisville KY, Savannah/Hilton Head, and St. Pete/Tampa FL.

Beginning April 1, 2011, Vision Airlines launches service to Asheville NC, Chattanooga TN, Columbia SC, Little Rock AR, Orlando/Sanford FL, Shreveport LA.

Vision Airlines is currently flying scheduled service to Atlanta, Destin/Ft. Walton Beach, Houston, St. Petersburg, Louisville, Gulfport, Miami and Niagara/Buffalo. More routes will be added on or after March 25th 2011.

Tickets and complete vacation packages are now on sale at www.VisionAirlines.com; or through the airline's reservations call center at 1-877-FLY-A-JET.

FLYING IS LESS EXPENSIVE THAN DRIVING TO FLORIDA

For decades people living in Vision Airlines' focus cities have been vacationing and retiring along the Emerald Coast. "Because there has never been affordable air travel to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, families have had to endure grueling drives to get to Florida's gulf coast says," COO, David Meers. "That all changes with the launch of our inaugural Florida flights."

Meers emphasizes, "With gas prices creeping closer to $4 per gallon in many states, flying Vision Airlines to Florida is now less expensive than driving, especially since we are offering fares as low as $19*"

On average, Vision Airlines' normal one-way fares to Florida are $89 - $99.

REVITALIZE EMERALD COAST ECONOMY

Vision Airlines is expected to play a pivotal role in revitalizing Florida's Emerald Coast tourism industry as the economy was crippled by last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Florida Governor Rick Scott forecasts that Vision Airlines will generate approximately 4,000 new jobs and will help fill the area's tens of thousands of hotel rooms, many of which remained vacant during the 2010 tourist season, due to the oil spill.

"While there were some tar balls on the Emerald Coast's beaches, there were no off-shore oil slicks," says Mark Bellinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors' Bureau. "Despite limited environmental impact, tourists avoided the gulf coast altogether in 2010."

The Governor and local tourism officials encourage tourists to see for themselves that Florida's Emerald Coast beaches are still sugary-white and the water is still crystal clear.

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Bonjour! Hola! Guten Tag! International Cities Make Strong Comeback On Priceline List Of Top 50 Labor Day Destinations

T2F Note: We just love Atlanta made the top 50 list. We just happen to agree-- Atlanta is a great city in which to have fun whether it is the museums, theatre, or sporting activities you crave!

Who could forget our favorite Georgia city by the sea? Savannah is always a treat for the historical eye. The Fayette Front Page Day Tripper Award this week goes to both Atlanta and Savannah for Labor Day fun.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--A year ago, no international cities, save for a handful in Canada, appeared on priceline.com’s (Nasdaq: PCLN) annual list of the 50 most popular destinations for the Labor Day holiday. What a difference a year makes. In 2009, no fewer than 11 international destinations, including London, Rome, Berlin, Barcelona and Paris, made priceline.com’s 7th annual Labor Day list.

The list is based on more than 30,000 hotel room booking requests made on priceline.com’s Name Your Own Price® hotel service for the holiday. Because the survey is based on actual booking requests, and not on consumer preference polls or votes, priceline.com believes its annual survey is one of the more accurate predictors of Labor Day travel trends.

Priceline.com also said it still has plenty of last-minute airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages, tours and attractions, and cruises available for Labor Day getaways. A sampling of deals is included below. All quoted deals were being offered today on priceline.com’s PriceBreakers last-minute deals service. Hotel-only deals are offered on a Name Your Own Price® basis. Availability is subject to change at any time.

* U.S. and Hawaii flights from $88. http://pcln.com/h0y5
* Labor Day one-night hotel specials – New York, Seattle & San Francisco from $79 a night. http://pcln.com/h8fv
* 3.5 star Boston hotels from $109 a night. http://pcln.com/h8f1
* 3 star Las Vegas hotels from $79 a night. http://pcln.com/h8fl
* 3-night flight-plus-hotel Las Vegas vacation packages from $132 a night. http://pcln.com/h8g5
* 3-night New York City vacation package. Flight plus accommodations at the Waldorf Astoria from $327 a night. http://pcln.com/h8gp
* 3-night flight-plus-hotel vacation packages to San Diego from $302 a night. http://pcln.com/h8gz
* Up to 20% off on weekend rentals with Hertz. http://pcln.com/h8h9

Visit www.priceline.com/pricebreakers for a full list of Labor Day specials.

“International destinations are quite appealing this year,” said priceline.com’s in-house travel expert and blogger Brian Ek. “Airfares are very reasonable and the dollar vs. euro exchange rate, which was as high as $1.60 last summer, is now down to a more manageable $1.43. In the U.S., major cities that may have lost convention and business travelers are offering spectacular hotel deals to lure leisure travelers for the fall.”

For the second year in a row, New York City’s Times Square/Theater District and Chelsea Area took the top two spots on the list. However, the Big Apple’s Labor Day popularity appears to have slipped a bit. After taking 11 spots last year, New York City area neighborhoods were selected eight times in 2009.

Big cities and their downtown areas, brimming with restaurants, theaters and back-to-school bargains, are popular destinations for this Labor Day. Beach attendance, which was lighter than normal last year due to late summer storms, was up again this year, led by Hawaii, San Diego, Key West, Virginia Beach and Atlantic City/Cape May.

Priceline’s Top 50 Destinations for Labor Day 2009

Rank Neighborhood

#1 New York City, Times Square/Theater District
#2 New York City, Chelsea Area
#3 Las Vegas, Strip Vicinity South
#4 Seattle, Downtown/Pike Place
#5 New York City, Empire State Building Area
#6 San Francisco, Union Square West/Nob Hill
#7 New York City, Midtown East
#8 Chicago, Millennium Park/Loop/Grant Park Area
#9 Las Vegas, Strip Vicinity North
#10 Boston, Copley Square/Theater District
#11 Vancouver, Downtown
#12 Chicago, North Michigan Ave./River North Area
#13 New York City, Madison Square Garden/Convention Area
#14 Oahu, Waikiki Beach Area
#15 New York City, Central Park South
#16 Montreal
#17 Paris, Eiffel Tower/Port De Versailles/Montparnasse
#18 St. Catharines, Niagara Falls
#19 Toronto, Downtown
#20 Memphis, Downtown
#21 San Diego, Downtown & Harbor Island
#22 Boston, Harbor Front/Aquarium
#23 New York City, Midtown West
#24 Austin, Downtown
#25 Buffalo, Niagara Falls
#26 London, Mayfair/Soho
#27 Rome, Central Area
#28 San Francisco, Union Square East
#29 Washington, DC, White House/Downtown
#30 San Diego, Coastal Area
#31 Orange County, Disneyland Area
#32 Key West
#33 St. Louis, Downtown
#34 Savannah, Historic District
#35 Virginia Beach
#36 London, Bloomsbury, Marble Arch
#37 Atlantic City/Cape May
#38 Monterey, Monterey/Pacific Grove
#39 Toronto, Markham
#40 Newark/Meadowlands/Jersey City
#41 San Diego, Point Loma/Shelter Island/Old Town
#42 New Orleans, French Quarter
#43 Barcelona, La Rambla/La Barceloneta
#44 Maui, Wailea/Makena
#45 Napa/Sonoma
#46 Berlin, East District
#47 Oahu, Waikiki Marina Area
#48 Los Angeles, Beverly Hills/West Hollywood
#49 San Antonio, Downtown/Riverwalk
#50 Atlanta, Midtown Area

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Ohio Getaways That Soar To Great Heights

(NAPSI)-Americans are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the great achievements of our time: astronaut Neil Armstrong taking his legendary first steps on the moon.

The occasion has moved many people to take a trip of their own to some of the nation's top aviation hotspots. Here's a look at some popular destinations:

Birthplace Of Aviation

Those interested in exploring the historical roots of aviation have plenty of options in the hometown of Wilbur and Orville Wright. The Wright brothers, who are credited with the first successful airplane flight, grew up in Dayton, Ohio. The city is now home to the Wright B Flyer Hangar at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport. There, visitors can take a ride in a replica of the Wright B Flyer, which seats two and cruises up to 100 miles per hour.

If you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground, check out the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, home to the Wright Cycle Company. The park also includes Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, containing photos and other displays chronicling the lives of the Wright brothers and another Dayton native, writer Paul Laurence Dunbar.

There's also the Huffman Prairie Flying Field and the adjacent Interpretive Center, also in Dayton. The field is the site where the Wright Brothers perfected the world's first practical airplane and opened the Wright School of Aviation. The Interpretive Center contains additional exhibits that tell the visual tale of the Wright brothers' flight trials.

Fly Me To The Moon

With Ohio being home to Neil Armstrong, John Glenn and more than 20 other astronauts, the state is well versed in space travel. Located in Armstrong's hometown of Wapakoneta, an hour north of Dayton, the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum celebrates the sights and sounds of man's first steps on the moon with the F5D Skylancer and the Gemini VIII spacecraft on display, as well as a moon rock and other Apollo 11 artifacts.

Inside NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, the 6,000-square-foot Visitor Center offers interactive exhibits, including a flight simulator and a launch control center where visitors can conduct microgravity experiments or count down to a simulated rocket launch.

Approximately 60 miles from Cleveland in Warren, Ohio, space enthusiasts can visit the spot where Armstrong boarded his first airplane in 1936-at the age of 6-at the former site of the Warren Airways Airport. The site now boasts a half-scale replica of Apollo 11's lunar landing module sitting on cratered concrete resembling the moon's surface.

History Buffs

The International Women's Air & Space Museum in Cleveland chronicles the lives of women ranging from Connie Wolf, a 19th century balloonist, to legendary aviator Amelia Earhart to astronaut Valentina Tereshkova of the former Soviet Union, the first woman to orbit the Earth.

The largest and oldest museum of its kind worldwide, the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton showcases military aviation history with more than 400 aircraft and aerospace vehicles on display. Key exhibits include past Air Force One aircrafts in the presidential gallery.

An hour south of Dayton is the Tri-State Warbird Museum, a 20,000-square-foot facility dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating World War II military aircraft. The museum's operational aircraft inventory includes the Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, which played a major role in the sinking of more than 60 Japanese ships after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Aviation Events

In addition to Ohio's permanent aviation attractions, the state offers aviation events such as the Vectren Dayton Air Show, Cleveland National Air Show and World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous.

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Carnival Cruise Lines to Resume Port Calls in Mexico

/PRNewswire / -- Carnival Cruise Lines will resume visits to Mexican ports of call based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, which is no longer recommending against non-essential travel to Mexico. Once all voyages with previously modified itineraries are completed, those vessels will revert to their original routes featuring stops in Mexico. Most itineraries were modified through mid-June with the exception of the Holiday which was modified through late May. A ship-by-ship listing including dates for when each vessel will resume its original itinerary is available at http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/cruise_control/itinerary_updates.aspx.

"We are very pleased to resume our previous itineraries to Mexico, one of the cruise industry's most popular destinations, and we thank those guests who were impacted by the modified schedules in recent weeks for their understanding and patience," said Gerry Cahill, president and CEO of Carnival Cruise Lines.

Cahill added, "The health and well being of our guests and crew is our highest priority and we are returning to Mexico after careful evaluation and consultation with the CDC. It is important to note that the concentration of H1N1 flu cases in Mexico has been inland rather than in the coastal resort areas where our ships visit."

Cahill also noted that the cruise industry works closely with U.S. public health officials in the CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program in developing and complying with extensive policies and procedures that are effective in mitigating illness aboard cruise ships. Carnival will continue to follow CDC guidelines for cruise ships which include pre-boarding health questionnaires for all guests and crew, along with secondary screening by shipboard medical professionals as necessary. Additionally, all Carnival ships stock influenza test kits and anti-viral medications for treating type A influenzas.

"Mexico has so many wonderful sites and attractions and feedback from our customers suggests that the majority support a resumption of port calls in Mexico. We know that they and our port destination partners are very much looking forward to our return," he added.

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Get the Atlanta Early Bird Special with AirTran Airways' New Sale Fares

/PRNewswire/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today launched a sale for travel from Atlanta to over 40 of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $39*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com/ or via AirTran Airways' reservations system at 1-800-AIR-TRAN. For Spanish, call 1-877-581-9842.

"You may have to wake up early, but you'll sleep easier knowing how low these fares are," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sale for AirTran Airways.

These special fares are available for purchase on February 26, 2009, and are good for travel through April 1, 2009 and are valid for travel from Atlanta on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Like all AirTran Airways fares, prices included in this sale are available for one-way travel and do not require a roundtrip purchase or an overnight stay.

Following is a sample of the one-way sale fares. All fares require a 10-day advance purchase:

Sample Fares
Atlanta - Akron/Canton $49
Atlanta - Baltimore/Washington (BWI) $49
Atlanta - Boston $59
Atlanta - Buffalo/Niagara $49
Atlanta - Charlotte $39
Atlanta - Chicago (Midway) $49
Atlanta - Dallas/Ft. Worth $59
Atlanta - Dayton $49
Atlanta - Denver $89
Atlanta - Detroit $59
Atlanta - Flint $49
Atlanta - Ft. Lauderdale $49
Atlanta - Ft. Myers $49
Atlanta - Houston (Hobby) $59
Atlanta - Indianapolis $49
Atlanta - Jacksonville $39
Atlanta - Kansas City $49
Atlanta - Los Angeles $99
Atlanta - Memphis $39
Atlanta - Miami $49
Atlanta - Milwaukee $49
Atlanta - Minneapolis/St. Paul $59
Atlanta - Newark $59
Atlanta - Newport News/Williamsburg $49
Atlanta - New Orleans $39
Atlanta - New York (LaGuardia) $59
Atlanta - Orlando $49
Atlanta - Philadelphia $49
Atlanta - Phoenix $89
Atlanta - Pittsburgh $49
Atlanta - Raleigh/Durham $39
Atlanta - Richmond $49
Atlanta - San Antonio $49
Atlanta - San Juan $89
Atlanta - Sarasota/Bradenton $49
Atlanta - St. Louis $49
Atlanta - Tampa $49
Atlanta - Washington, DC
(Dulles and Reagan National) $49
Atlanta - West Palm Beach $49



AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , a Fortune 1000 company, is ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers coast-to-coast flights, North America's newest all-Boeing fleet, friendly service and Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. To book a flight, visit http://www.airtran.com/.

*All fares are one-way. All fares are non-refundable and a $75 fee per person applies to any change made after purchase, plus any applicable increase in airfare. Ten-day advance purchase required. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and may not be available on all flights. Tickets must be purchased on February 26, 2009. Sale fares are valid for travel through April 1, 2009. Fares are valid from Atlanta only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Travel is only valid for nonstop departures before 10am. A first bag may be checked for a fee of up to $15 per person and a second bag may be checked for a fee of up to $25 per person. Reservations may be obtained or changed through an AirTran Airways Telephone Reservations Center for an additional $15 per person. Fares, routes, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Fares shown do not include Airport Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18. The September 11th security fee of up to $10 is not included. Fares do not include segment taxes of $3.60 per segment. A segment is defined as a takeoff and a landing. Fares to/from Puerto Rico do not include additional government taxes of up to $32.20.

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Put Some Spring In Your Step and Take Advantage of Colorado's Spring Break Deals and Events

/PRNewswire/ -- Colorado's sunny days, legendary spring skiing, festivals and special events make it an ideal spring break vacation destination. This year, Colorado's resorts are offering deals like never before. Below are just a few ways to enjoy spring in Colorado. For a complete list of packages, visit www.colorado.com/deals

Dynamite Deals

-- Head to Telluride and save big with the Spring Ski & Stay Package.
This includes a four-nights stay at select hotel and condominium
properties and a three-day lift ticket starting at just $119 per
person, per night. www.visittelluride.com
-- Durango Mountain Resort and Frontier Airlines have teamed up to
provide air-inclusive spring ski packages. Three-day/three-night
air-inclusive packages, including round-trip flights, lift tickets and
lodging start at just $425 per person. 800-525-0892,
www.durangomountainresort.com
-- Crested Butte is offering an outstanding "Friends and Family Fly Free"
program. When visitors book a Crested Butte vacation for three or more
people, every third airline ticket is free. Air fare, lodging and lift
ticket packages start as low as $584 per person. Valid through April
5, 2009 with restrictions. www.skicb.com
-- Thanks to Colorado Springs' mild-climate, golf enthusiasts can hit the
greens nearly any day of the year. The Broadmoor's Winter Spa & Golf
Getaway includes accommodations, a 70-minute deep tissue massage, a
round of golf, range balls and more. Package start at $405 per person,
per night. Available through April, 2009. www.broadmoor.com
-- Skiing Stimulus Package: Hayden Lodge and Capital Peak Lodge at
Snowmass' new Base Village. Snowmass Base Village, Hayden Lodge and
Capitol Peak Lodge are extending discounts of up to 75-percent off
during the 2008/2009 ski season. The new lodges - the first new
accommodations built in Snowmass in more than 20 years - boast nearly
100 residences with ski-in/ski-out access to the Elk Camp Gondola and
the Village Express chairlift, and are steps from the Treehouse Kids'
Adventure Center, as well as new restaurants and shops.
www.aspensnowmasshospitality.com
-- Winter Park's "4th Night Free" package. Guests will receive the fourth
night of lodging free when they book a three-night stay at Fraser
Crossing and Founders Pointe. This lodging deal is available all
season long and as a bonus guests will receive a free children's lift
ticket with the purchase of any adult lift ticket.
www.skiwinterpark.com
-- Keystone's Daylight Savings. Book Keystone's ski free, stay free
package from $283 for three nights of lodging slope-side at the River
Run Village and three days of sunset skiing or riding, and get free
activities like yoga classes and a GPS treasure hunt, plus coupons
worth more than $100. www.keystoneresort.com
-- Half-Off Vail for Spring. Save 50 percent on lodging at Sun Vail -
prices start at $235 per night from March 28-April 19 for a
two-bedroom condominium with a two-night minimum stay. www.vail.com.


Hot Happenings

-- Skijoring & The Crystal Carnival - March 7-8, 2009. Watch skiers,
pulled by riders on horseback, compete over a series of snow-packed
jumps through downtown Leadville. www.leadville.com
-- Head to Aspen/Snowmass for the 9th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam. The
Bud Light Spring Jam is two weekends of new-school competitions and
downtown concerts held March 20-22 and 27-29, 2009. For a complete
listing of activities, visit www.aspensnowmass.com
-- River Run's Blues & Barbecue Festival in Keystone, March 28, 2009.
Enjoy dynamic live music and lip-smacking brews. www.keystone.snow.com
-- Spring Massive in Breckenridge, April 1-19, 2009. An interactive event
including music, family fun and on-hill competitions. Events include
the Bite of Breckenridge, Massive Comedy Nights, Massive Brewfest,
Massive Competition Weekend and the ever-popular season finale -
Massive Music Weekend. www.breckenridge.snow.com

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HGTV’s FrontDoor.com Names the Top 10 Romantic Places to Live

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether single or in love, the city where you live should nurture your sense of romance. FrontDoor.com has named its pick of the top 10 romantic cities guaranteed to spice up your love life – on Valentine's Day or any day of the year. (http://www.frontdoor.com/top10)

1. Have an urban adventure in New York, N.Y. The Big Apple presents endless opportunities for romance, from a carriage ride through Central Park to a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. The adventures to be found are almost as numerous as the millions who live there.

2. Soak up the sun in Honolulu, Hawaii. With always-perfect weather and world-renowned beaches, Honolulu is a perfect spot for beach lovers and lovers in general. Walk hand-in-hand down Waikiki Beach, admire views of Hawaii's famous volcano, and explore one of the city's botanical gardens.

3. Savor a quiet retreat on Cape Cod, Mass. For an ocean trip more tranquil than thrilling, try a visit to historic Cape Cod. The area's bed-and-breakfasts will provide you with roses, champagne, and the sound of the ocean from the comfort of your room. Be sure to try some of the area's famous seafood or take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard.

4. Conquer the great outdoors in Aspen, Colo. For an action-packed romantic getaway, head to this charming ski town with acres of snowy terrain for every level of skier. Get a rush down one of the many slopes or climb to the top of Smuggler Mountain for spectacular views. After a day outdoors, warm up in one of Aspen's cafes or galleries.

5. Dance the night away in Miami, Fla. Miami is a nightlife mecca full of romantic encounters just waiting to happen. Spend your nights in trendy South Beach or take salsa lessons in a Cuban nightclub. Your partner will be wowed!

6. Have a white (or slightly more colorful) wedding in Las Vegas, Nev. From elegant waterfront ceremonies to kitschy themed weddings, Vegas is the wedding capital that covers all the bases. Be sure to save money for fine dining, shopping and, of course, casinos.

7. Experience southern charm in Charleston, S.C. You'll feel like a true southern belle or beau while exploring this port city's historic streets. Stay in one of the quaint inns and explore antebellum mansions and landmarks. At sunset, enjoy each other's company in one of several family-sized swings in Waterfront Park on Charleston Harbor.

8. Savor world-class wine in Sonoma, Calif. Wine lovers will be in paradise in the heart of Napa – birthplace of California's most notable wineries. After a day of sampling Chardonnays and Syrahs, fall in love again in Sonoma Plaza, the largest town square in California.

9. Take in breathtaking views in San Antonio, Texas. Outside the cityscape, explore the rich natural South Texas scenery in San Antonio. Enjoy a romantic dinner at one of the many restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk, a network of cobbled walkways and bridges surrounding the city's Spanish-colonial water system.

10. Embrace your inner history buff in Philadelphia, Pa. The nation's first capital is a romantic (and patriotic) spot to fan the flames of love. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage around Independence National Historical Park and read excerpts from letters passed between Ben and Deborah Franklin, engraved in the pavement of Franklin Court.

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Hotwire Reveals Top Winter Wonderland Getaway Deals

/PRNewswire/ -- Hotwire.com(R), a leading discount travel site, today announced a blizzard of fantastic last minute holiday deals to popular cold weather destinations that are bound to make price-savvy travelers hearts sing with glee for the holidays. From rarely before seen hotel deals in cities like New York and Chicago to popular ski destinations in Colorado that won't freeze your wallet, Hotwire(R) has seen an uptick in room availability at cold weather destinations due to the economic slowdown.

During the winter months, the travel industry experiences a seasonal downturn in travel bookings. Hotwire helps major hotel suppliers fill empty rooms that would otherwise go unsold, which combined with the economic slowdown means deeply discounted room rates in some of the country's most popular destinations. For consumers looking for a quick, exciting and affordable winter get away, Hotwire offers an abundance of hotel options.

There's no better place to take in holiday lights and festivities than New York City. For those that think visiting New York over the holidays means breaking the bank, Hotwire is pleased to show them otherwise. Hotwire has seen a boom in room availability in New York City this holiday season. With unheard of discounts, like a 4-star hotel in Midtown for only $132 a night, consumers can now travel to New York on a dime and use their hard earned cash to experience all of the holiday treats the city has to offer.

Hotwire also has incredible hotel deals in Chicago. Enjoy world-class shopping on the Magnificent Mile and indulge in exquisite dining in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood while staying at a 4.5-star hotel for only $109 a night or a 4-star for $89 per night when booking through Hotwire.

For travelers who want more 'adventure' during their holidays, Hotwire has rarely seen discounts of up to 54 percent off retail prices in snowy locales. Now dare devil travelers can board or ski their hearts out with Hotwire's help.

Here's a selection of ski resort deals recently booked on Hotwire, researched on December 2, 2008*:

-- Colorado: A 4-star in Vail from $109; in Aspen, Hotwire has a 4-star
from $66 and a 4.5-star hotel from $199 (40 percent savings!)
-- Vermont: 3-star hotel in Burlington from $59
-- Utah: 4-star hotel in Park City from $105 and a 4-star hotel in Salt
Lake City from $73
-- Lake Tahoe: 3.5-star hotel in South Lake Tahoe from $53 and a 3.5-star
hotel in Reno from $49
-- Canada: 5-star hotel in Vancouver from $79 (54 percent savings!) and a
4-star hotel in Banff from $99


* Hotel rates shown are based on deals available for stays between December 2 - 31, 2008. Hotel rates shown do not include applicable tax recovery charges and fees. However, total cost, including all applicable tax recovery charges and fees, is shown before bookings are made on Hotwire.com. All bookings are non- changeable and nonrefundable. Rates subject to availability. Because rates change all the time, Hotwire customers are encouraged to check rates for themselves.

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Travel: A Gift that Spans Generations

(ARA) - Have you ever returned from a trip anxious to share your stories and pictures with family members, only to be disappointed as you’re going through them? It’s a common occurrence; photos don’t always capture the true essence of your experience.

So what’s the best way to truly share your travel excursions with family? Take them with you! In fact, intergenerational travel (grandparents taking their children and grandchildren on trips) has increased in recent years. More than 30 percent of grandmas have taken at least one trip with a grandchild, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. And those numbers are expected to climb, with a large increase coming from international travel.

Joan Wyer and Sherry Lund, both from Minnesota, are two such grandparents. They’ve taken family members to domestic and international destinations alike and say it’s a wonderful, fun and enlightening way to build relationships.

“I could travel alone or with friends,” says Wyer. “But I’d much rather share these memories with my family.” Wyer has taken her family of 18 (four children, their spouses and nine grandchildren) on three excursions in the last several years including Alaska, the Sea of Cortez (Mexico) and the Galapagos Islands.

“There is no better way to build deep relationships than by traveling together,” says Wyer. “There are definitely bonding moments as you experience unique places and people away from the day-to-day routine of home.”

Lund couldn’t agree more. “Traveling with my grandchildren has given us a gift – a special bond of memories that only we share, no one else.” Lund has started a family tradition with her grandchildren. When they reach 10 years of age, she takes them on a unique trip that helps broaden their world view. To date, she’s shared the Galapagos Islands with her granddaughter Laurie and Peru with granddaughter Libby.

Both Wyer and Lund sought guidance from Travel Beyond, a 30-year-old international travel consultancy in Wayzata, Minn., to design their trips. The consultancy has invested more than 25,000 hours personally visiting and pre-screening destinations around the world. This first-hand knowledge was a big comfort to Wyer and Lund.

“Many of today’s baby boomers want an experience that doesn’t involve a tour bus and hoards of people,” says Craig Beal, chief executive officer of Travel Beyond. “They want to get out and explore new destinations in a way that’s unique to them. That’s why we agonize over the details and customize every aspect of their travel.”

According to Beal, several international destinations have emerged as excellent options for intergenerational travel.

Three to 10 Day Tours – Experience the Uniqueness of Canada
* Observe the polar bears in Churchill
* Ride through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer
* Visit the 400-year-old city of Old Quebec

Five to 15 Day Tours – Enjoy the Diversity of South America
* Explore the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru
* Visit the Galapagos Islands, known for its impact on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection
* Star gaze through a private observatory in the Atacama Desert of Chile
* Experience ‘March of the Penguins’ in real life in Antarctica

10 to 20 Day Tours – Discover the Wild Side of Africa
* Interact with one of Africa's oldest tribes (Himba) and see the largest collection of ship wrecks in the world in Namibia
* Seek out the “Big Five” (lions, leopards, elephants, cape buffalo, rhinos) on a safari through Botswana
* View the impressive Victoria Falls in Zambia, one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World

“Many of the trips I’ve taken through Travel Beyond are experiences of a lifetime,” continues Lund. “I’m fortunate to give those experiences to my grandchildren as a special gift. Walking among the iguanas, seeing birds and animals that are unique to that location and exposing them to parts of the world they’ve never heard of before. Those are cherished gifts any grandparent would love to give.”

To learn more about intergenerational travel or general travel to the destinations mentioned above or many other locations, contact Travel Beyond at (800) 876-3131 or visit www.travelbeyond.com.

Courtesy of ARAcontent

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Las Vegas Tops List as Most Popular U.S. Destination as Orbitz Looks Back at Travel Trends in 2008

T2F Note: Congrats to Atlanta for making the top 10. Of course, we've always been attracted to the city.

/PRNewswire/ -- As 2008 draws to a close, Orbitz (http://www.orbitz.com/), a leading online travel site, takes a retrospective look back with its latest Insider Index to offer insight into when and where Americans spent their travel dollars this year.

"By looking back at travel data in 2008, we can identify trends that will help consumers make smart decision in travel planning for the year ahead," said Jeanenne Tornatore, public relations director for Orbitz Worldwide. "For example, those who want to travel when they can find bargains should look to the slower travel periods when destinations have fewer crowds."

Busiest Travel Weeks

While last year (2007), the July 4th week topped the Orbitz list of busiest travel weeks, Thanksgiving has historically been the busiest travel period of the year, and 2008 was no exception. For travelers looking to avoid the long lines at the airport, the slowest travel week of the year is still upon us, with the week of December 29 coming in as the least busy travel week of 2008.

The busiest travel weeks of 2008(1) were:

1. Thanksgiving
2. July 4th
3. Christmas
4. Memorial Day
5. Third week of March

(1)Based on Orbitz.com hotel and package (air + hotel) bookings as of
11/26/08


Top Holiday Weekend Destinations

With the long-weekends becoming an easy way to escape for more and more Americans, the Index also examines where these weekenders spent their time and travel dollars in 2008. The Orbitz Index looked at travel over a four-day period for Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

Top Holiday Weekend Destinations(2)

2008 2007

1 Las Vegas 7

2 New York 1

3 Chicago 2

4 Orlando N/A

5 San Francisco 9

6 Washington, D.C. 4

7 Miami N/A

8 Los Angeles 3

9 Boston 8

10 Atlanta 6

(2)Based on Orbitz.com hotel and package (air + hotel) bookings during
1/18/08-1/21/08, 2/15/08-2/18/08, 5/23/08-5/26/08, 7/3/08-7/6/08,
8/29/08-9/1/08; based on Orbitz hotel and package (air + hotel)
bookings as of 11/26/08



Top Domestic Destinations

With so many enticing deals to this destination in 2008, it's no surprise that Las Vegas lured the most travelers, moving this vibrant city up six spots to top this year's list. The Big Apple and Windy City round out the top three most popular destinations.

Top Domestic Destinations(3)

2008 2007

1 Las Vegas 6

2 New York 2

3 Chicago 1

4 San Francisco 9

5 Miami N/A

6 Los Angeles 3

7 Orlando 10

8 Washington, D.C. 4

9 Boston 8

10 Atlanta 7

(3)Based on Orbitz.com hotel and package (air + hotel) bookings as of
11/26/08



Most Popular Airfare Routes for 2008

With so much volatility in the airline industry in 2008, from rising gas prices to decreasing capacity, the fluctuating price of airfares was a focus of much discussion among consumers. This retrospective Orbitz Index reveals the average prices travelers actually paid for airfares on Orbitz.com for some of the most popular flight routes in 2008, ranging from $156 to $404.

In June, Orbitz announced the launch of a new service, Orbitz Price Assurance, created to help ease travelers' concerns about the fluctuating prices of airfares. With Orbitz Price Assurance, if the price drops for a plane ticket booked on Orbitz.com and another customer subsequently books the same airline ticket on Orbitz.com for less, Orbitz will automatically send travelers a cash refund for the difference.

Average Airfare for Top Routes(4)
Rank Departing Airport Arrival Airport Average Airfare for 2008

1 Los Angeles
International
Airport JFK International Airport $404

2 JFK International Los Angeles
Airport International Airport $398

3 O'Hare
International McCarran
Airport International Airport $246

4 La Guardia Airport O'Hare International
Airport $310

5 O'Hare
International
Airport La Guardia Airport $293

6 O'Hare
International Phoenix Sky Harbor
Airport International Airport $321

7 San Francisco
International McCarran
Airport International Airport $183

8 Los Angeles
International San Francisco
Airport International Airport $156

9 JFK International San Francisco
Airport International Airport $396

10 San Francisco
International JFK International
Airport Airport $399

(4)Based on Orbitz.com bookings as of 11/26/08

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Inauguration Update: Hotel Rooms Still Available In Washington, DC Metro Area

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Contrary to widespread reports, hotel rooms are still available in and around Washington, DC during the Barack Obama inauguration through Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for the nation's capital.

By simply making one phone call to Destination DC's toll-free number, 1-800-422-8644, travelers can connect with a local travel expert to learn which hotels still have availability during inauguration, where the hotels are located and what rates they may expect to pay.

Through regular communications with Washington, DC-area hotels and nearby tourism offices, Destination DC has located more than 1,400 hotel rooms within a 30-mile drive of DC that are available on the peak night of the inauguration period, January 19, plus hundreds of additional rooms located within 200 miles of the city.

Hotel rates range widely from $100 to more than $1,000 per night, so travelers can choose to be more frugal and plan on negotiating traffic into the city or to splurge on an in-town experience that makes it possible to reach festivities on foot. Rates start as low as $100 per night for bed & breakfasts and limited service hotels located within 60 miles of Washington, DC; hotel rooms available within the District range from $500 to more than $1,000 per night. Minimum stay restrictions may apply.

Local experts are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST at 1-800-422-8644. Travelers who call the toll-free number will also find a one-stop shop for travel advice, advance ticket sales for tours and attractions, insiders tips, free visitors guides and maps. Travelers can also check out Destination DC's official inauguration website, www.washington.org/inauguration, for information about balls and events, useful tips and itinerary suggestions for inauguration-goers.

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State of Georgia Selects Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. (ARES) for Tourism Website Enhancements

PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Reservation Systems, Inc. (ARES) recently launched its reservation technology on http://www.exploregeorgia.org/. The website is the official travel and tourism portal for the State of Georgia, one of the country's top 10 destinations with more than 61 million domestic visitors annually. The technology enhancements will give the State of Georgia the ability to make and confirm reservations for hotels, attractions and services throughout the state.

"Adding reservation technology to the State of Georgia's travel website is a significant complement to the host of assistive services already available on this intelligent, informative site," said Alec House, President of ARES. The site currently contains interactive media and trip planning services that include an online travel guide, personalized messaging and membership rewards via the Georgia Dream Pass. "We are pleased to partner with ARES to add online reservations functionality to exploregeorgia.org," said Fred Huff, Director of Marketing, Georgia Department of Economic Development. "The state's official tourism website offers visitors an opportunity to discover Georgia's great destinations and get trip ideas, but now travelers will be able to book their travel needs at the same time." Georgia is ARES' second major distribution channel in the Southeast since the company launched its partnership with Washington, D.C. and represents a significant addition to a growing network of travel related sites in the region.

With one of the industry's most aggressive revenue share programs, ARES plans to return significant travel dollars back to the Georgia Department of Economic Development which can be used to reinvest in the state's economic development plans and further fund marketing initiatives that support the destination.

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Delta Air Lines Gets Ready for a Grand Entrance into Tegucigalpa with a Brand-New Boeing 737-700

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will launch the first-ever nonstop daily flights between Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Toncontin Airport in Honduras’ capital city of Tegucigalpa, starting Dec. 18, 2008 (subject to foreign government approval). The new flights will be operated using brand-new Boeing 737-700 aircraft being delivered to Delta this year that will allow the addition of service at unique airports such as Tegucigalpa with short runways, extreme temperatures and high altitudes.

“We’ve been looking forward to flying into Tegucigalpa for a long time, and the brand-new 737-700 aircraft makes it possible, complementing the long list of Central American destinations Delta serves,” said Delta’s Christophe Didier, vice president of Sales and Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean. “Our flights to San Pedro Sula and Roatan have consistently performed well, and we are immensely optimistic to see Tegucigalpa become a great addition to our Honduras service.”

Delta inaugurated service to San Pedro Sula and Roatan in March 2006.

In celebration of the new Atlanta-Tegucigalpa service, Delta is offering customers a special one-way introductory fare of $329* for travel between Jan. 5 and March 31, 2009. Round-trip ticket purchase required. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 4, 2008. Additional taxes/fees/restrictions/baggage charges may apply. Details are included below.

The new flight to Tegucigalpa is part of Delta’s ongoing international expansion, of which Latin America is a key component. Delta also will start flights between New York-JFK and Buenos Aires**, Argentina (Dec. 18); New York-JFK and Bonaire (Dec. 20); and Atlanta and Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic (Dec. 20). With the additional service to Tegucigalpa, Delta will offer over 340 weekly nonstop flights to more than 50 destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean from the airline’s largest Latin gateway at Atlanta.

*Terms and Conditions: Fare shown is available at delta.com. Tickets cost $25 more if purchased from Delta over the phone, or at a Delta ticket counter, and this amount is nonrefundable. Tickets are non-transferable. Seats are limited. Tickets: Tickets must be purchased within 3 days after reservations are made, but no later than August 4, 2008. Travel Period: Travel may begin on or after January 5, 2009 and must be completed by March 31, 2009. Blackout Dates: Apr 1-15, 2009. Fare Validity: Fare is valid in the Economy (Coach) cabin on Delta flights only. Minimum Stay: Saturday night. Maximum Stay: 30 days. Cancellations/Refunds/Changes: Tickets are nonrefundable except in accordance with Delta’s cancellation policy. Fees may apply for downgrades/reissues and itinerary changes. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Taxes/Fees: A $3.50 Federal Excise Tax, Passenger Facility Charge(s) of up to $4.50 for each flight segment, and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $2.50 for each flight segment are not included. International fares do not include U.S. International Air Transportation Tax of up to $30.80 and U.S. and foreign user, inspection, security or other similarly based charges, fees or taxes of up to $299, depending on itinerary. Taxes and fees must be paid when the ticket is purchased. Baggage Charges: For travel within the United States/PR/U.S. Virgin Islands, no fee for 1 checked bag and $25 fee for second checked bag. For all other travel, no fee for 2 checked bags and $150 fee for third checked bag. Allowances subject to size/weight limits. Contact a Delta agent or visit delta.com for details. Miscellaneous: Fares, taxes, fees, rules, and offers are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. ©2008 Delta Air Lines, Inc.

**Subject to foreign government approval.