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Oct 25, 2009
From quaint US cities to off-the-beaten-path international retreats, away.com has released its picks for the top 10 hidden gem culinary travel destinations around the world. For travelers hungry for a new kind of fall getaway, these 10 destinations may not be on a typical list of epicurean standouts but are sure to satisfy the taste buds of any traveler. 1 Bangkok, Thailand 2 Mumbai, India 3 Big Island, Hawaii 4 Buenos Aires, Argentina 5 Carmel, California 6 Fes, Morocco 7 Walla Walla, Washington 8 Southwest London, UK 9 Wellfleet, Massachusetts 10 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, British West Indies To access away.com's top ten culinary travel destinations article, or for more information on each destination listed with suggested activities, visit: www.away.com/culinarytravel. Oct 20, 2009
With the spread of the swine flu, traveling internationally can be a concern. Travelers need to research on the country they are visiting and note the swine flu status. The Centers for Disease Control Web site has a travelerOs health section, so travelers can look up what vaccines they might need. When travelling internationally, the CDC recommends that all recommended vaccinations be completed before travelling. The only required vaccination is for yellow fever, and this is only when visiting areas in Africa and South America. Also, those traveling to Saudi Arabia during the Hajj need a meningococcal vaccination. According to an announcement on the CDC Web site, international travelers may soon have to undergo flu screenings when arriving in another country. However, the Web site states that the U.S. is not screening travelers coming to the U.S. or going to another country as of yet. It is recommended that people with the swine flu not travel. Mexico appears to be safer for travel now, since the CDC and U.S. Department of State Web sites donOt have new travel warnings issued for Mexico. Oct 20, 2009
AMA Waterways
AMA Waterways is offering free airfare on select departures in 2009 and 2010 during its World's Largest River Cruise Sale. This promotion replaces the line's existing deal that launched earlier this month. Under the new promotion, AMA Waterways' all-inclusive vacations start as low as USD1,899 per person for a seven-night European river cruise, including roundtrip airfare from New York. The offer is applicable to new bookings made between Oct. 12 and Oct. 31. It is not combinable with any other promotions or discounts. For 2009 departures, full payment is required within three days of initial booking. For 2010 departures, a USD400-per-person deposit is required on the cruise fare and USD300 per person to secure promotional airfare are required within seven days of initial booking. Air taxes and fuel surcharges may vary until paid in full. "We're excited to be at the forefront of this year's World's Largest Cruise Night initiative," said AMA Waterways President Rudi Schreiner. "Free airfare is an extremely attractive incentive that makes our fantastic river cruise vacations even more appealing. We're offering the free air on a unique range of itineraries and land programs passengers won't find elsewhere." Passengers can take advantage of the free airfare offer on the following river cruise programs: "Winter Heartland," from Prague to Paris, hosted by AMA Waterways President Rudi Schreiner and Executive Vice President of Sales Kristin Karst. This itinerary features Christmas markets and departs Dec. 18; "Christmas Time Cruise," from Prague to Budapest, with Christmas market visits in Nuremberg, Regensburg and Vienna. Departures are Nov. 20, Dec. 13 and Dec. 25; "Blue Danube Discovery," from Budapest to Prague, hosted by Ron Santangelo, AMA Waterways' vice president-business development, departing Nov. 13; "Christmas Wonderland," from Amsterdam to Paris, featuring Christmas markets in Frankfurt, Cologne and D'9fsseldorf. Departures are Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 12 with host Doris Pak, AMA Waterways sales executive, and Dec. 16; Paris to Amsterdam, on the Rhine and Mosel rivers with calls that include Cochem, R'9fdesheim, Mainz and Cologne. Departure is April 15; "Romantic Danube," from Prague to Budapest, departing April 10 and April 14; "Enchanting Rhine Cruise," new for 2010, begins with a land program in Z'9frich and Lucerne, followed by a seven-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam, departing April 11; "Europe's Heartland" cruise, beginning with a land program in Prague, followed by a seven-night cruise from Nuremberg to Trier and a post-cruise land program in Paris. Departure set for Nov. 12, with Karst hosting. The reverse itinerary is also eligible for the promotion, departing Nov. 3, 2010; The 14-day "Magnificent Europe" cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, departing April 24, June 10, July 18 and Aug. 15, 2010. For more information, call 800-626-0126 or visit www.amawaterways.com. Oct 20, 2009
American Airlines
American Airlines will offer low fares to the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix. The airline has low fares available for travel through mid-December. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 3 and travel must be completed by Dec. 17 and are subject to a two-night minimum and 30-day maximum stay. Fares from the U.S. Mainland start as low as $91 and are available Monday through Thursday, both to and from the U.S. Virgin Islands. So, make plans now to visit two of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Sample one-way fares include Miami-St. Thomas, $91; New York-St. Thomas, $118; Boston-St. Thomas, $125; New York-St. Croix,...
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