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Winter Escapes
Dear Elizabeth, Some like it hot. For the rest of us, there's winter. Whether your=20 pleasure is skiing, snowboarding, or just getting away from it all in=20 a place where people appreciate the colder months, Excite Travel=20 can help you plan your winter vacation. (Hoping to escape the cold?=20 We can help you with that, too!)=20 In this issue: Featured This Month =01=07??Ski for Free in Switzerland! =01=07??Boston =01=07??Vancouver =01=07??Today's Real Deals Destination Guides =01=07??Vail =01=07??Sydney =01=07??Taos =01=07??Switzerland =01=07??Florida Travelers Network =01=07?? Tips & Advice=20 =01=07?? Travel Tip=20 Special Offer =01=07??British Virgin Islands Exclusive Offer =01=07??Gift.com ***FEATURED THIS MONTH*** Ski for Free in Switzerland! Want to win a one-week ski vacation in Zermatt, Switzerland, the=20 country where winter sports were invented? Then enter now for your=20 chance to shred the slopes of Switzerland for free this season thanks=20 to Switzerland Tourism and Excite Travel.=20 Boston Boston's Colonial charm and youthful energy don't shut down in the=20 winter--the snow only accentuates the old-world beauty of this=20 historical city. And speaking of snow, you'll find that the city's=20 location makes it a great place to base a skiing or snowboarding=20 vacation--major New England ski and snowboard resorts such as=20 Killington, Mount Snow, and Sunday River are a day-trip away. You get=20 the crisp northern outdoors by day, and the cosmopolitan pleasures of=20 New England's largest city by night.=20 Vancouver Vancouver, too, is a great place to visit if you're looking to=20 combine urban pleasures with a skiing or snowboarding vacation. You=20 can stay in the city itself, since the world-renowned Whistler Resort=20 is only 75 miles away. Or, save yourself the drive and stay near the=20 slopes--the Chateau Whistler has world-class accommodations. Either=20 way, you're never far from western Canada's most exciting city and=20 some of the best skiing in North America.=20 ***TODAY'S REAL DEALS*** Escape the Winter Blues with Norwegian from $249! Get away this winter with Norwegian Cruise Line and flee to the=20 tropics of the Caribbean for as little as $249! Let NCL take care of=20 you on your all-inclusive vacation--you're sure to enjoy gourmet=20 dining, expansive fitness centers, luxurious spas, entertaining=20 shows, and the warmth of the islands. You can sail on a number of=20 stately ships, including the legendary Norway, which is sailing its=20 final season. Book Now!=20 Seven-Night Caribbean Voyages from $599! Experience the wonders of the Caribbean--for as little as $85 per=20 night! You're sure to need a reprieve after the craziness of the=20 holiday season subsides. Why not let Princess Cruises whisk you away=20 in style? Follow the sounds of steel-drum bands to the bustling=20 neighborhoods, turquoise waters, and shopping meccas of the=20 Caribbean. Book Now!=20 Travel Makes the Perfect Gift! Why buy mom another sweater for Christmas when you can give her the=20 gift of travel? Stock up on Carnival Cruise Lines gift=20 certificates, and make it the most memorable holiday yet. Each=20 certificate covers the cost of cruise accommodations for two=20 passengers, all meals, entertainment, federal taxes, customs fees,=20 and even shipboard gratuities--for as little as $450!=20 Buy yours today!=20 Visit Puerto Rico and EARN 4,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles! Escape the cold! Head to the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and EARN=20 4,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles! There are five-night deals as low as=20 $309 on select departure dates. To qualify, you must book a minimum=20 six-day/five-night American Airlines Vacations package at=20 participating properties. Book by January 7, 2001 for travel=20 November 27, 2000 through May 1, 2001.=20 Fantastic 2-Night Deals in Las Vegas for as Low as $23! Book Vegas today! Try your luck on the slots or just enjoy the city's=20 exciting entertainment. The famous strip has two-night deals for as=20 little as $23 on select departure dates! To qualify, you must book a=20 minimum three-day/two-night American Airlines Vacations package at=20 participating properties by December 20, 2000. Your check-in must be=20 Sunday through Wednesday.=20 ***DESTINATION GUIDES*** Vail Vail has been synonymous with skiing since the 1960s, and is still=20 rated the best ski area in the United States by many polls year after=20 year. With 4,000 acres of skiable (and boardable) terrain, 25 chair=20 lifts, and a wide range of terrain, it's no wonder this huge mountain remains popular. And unlike some ski areas, the town of Vail is a=20 destination unto itself, with sophisticated shopping, dining, and=20 entertainment options to keep even complete non-skiers happy.=20 Sydney Want to escape winter for real? Then head down under, where summer is=20 getting going as the first chill gusts of winter blow through the=20 Northern Hemisphere. Sydney's an exciting place to visit any time.=20 And with Olympic tourists long gone, and the weather getting=20 beautiful, now's a great time to discover the opera house,=20 picturesque harbor, world-famous Bondi Beach, and more.=20 Taos Located in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos is=20 different from many ski towns you may have visited. Many have the=20 dining and entertainment options that Taos (population: 5,000) has,=20 but few can boast of having a cultural scene quite like Taos. For=20 over 100 years, the town has attracted a growing number of artists,=20 drawn by the distinctive light, desert beauty, and supportive=20 community. Today, about 15 percent of the town's permanent residents=20 are artists. In addition, the rich cultural traditions of the area's=20 Mexican and Native American populations would make this a fascinating=20 vacation spot even if it weren't for the nearby Taos ski area--one of=20 the best in the Rockies.=20 Switzerland For a winter getaway with a European flavor, Switzerland is the place=20 to be. The Swiss Alps are home to many ski/snowboarding areas, and a=20 wide range of resorts--you're never too far from the mountains in=20 tiny Switzerland. Towns such as Zermatt and St. Moritz are where=20 you'll find the classic upscale European ski-resort experience. Not=20 to worry; you'll also find more modest areas sprinkled among the=20 hyper-glamorous ones. The country's famous cuisine, shopping, orderly=20 cities, and picturesque mountain scenery are year-round treats, and=20 enough to keep anyone busy all vacation long.=20 Florida Hate snow? Love sunshine? Think "winter wonderland" is an oxymoron?=20 Then visit Florida this winter. The sunshine state is warm and sunny=20 year-round--and surprisingly affordable, too. From the trendy good=20 times of Key West to the stately charms of historical Pensacola and=20 white-sandy Sarasota, Florida is the continental United States' own=20 tropical getaway.=20 ***TIPS & ADVICE*** =01=07??How to Choose the Right Ski Resort =01=07??How to Save Money on Your Winter Vacation =01=07??Renting Ski and Snowboard Equipment =01=07??What to Pack on Your Ski Trip ***TRAVEL TIP*** Have a Safe Day on the Slopes You got your brand new waterproof ski jacket, cool goggles, and the=20 adrenaline's flowing. Think you're ready to hit the slopes? Hold on a=20 second, and read a few pieces of advice that will keep your time on=20 the hill safe and fun for you and all those around. See our skiing=20 tips for help.=20 ***SPECIAL OFFER*** British Virgin Islands Special offers from the British Virgin Islands The range of=20 accommodations is extensive--from hilltop villas and small beachside=20 hotels to luxury charter yachts. We're ready to roll out the=20 welcome mat for you!=20 ***EXCLUSIVE OFFER*** Gift.com Ever dreamt of owning an ornament from the Christopher Radko=20 collection but couldn't afford it? Well now it's FREE with any $50=20 purchase from gifts.com --a Reader's Digest company. Click here to=20 get your FREE Radko ornament now.=20 ********** NEWS FROM OUR SPONSORS ********** Cooking.com WIN a $10,000 KitchenAid TM Dream Kitchen from COOKING.COM=20 Simply SIGN UP to get Cooking.com's newsletters and you're=20 automatically entered. Plus--FREE Economy Shipping on orders of $75=20 or more before December 19, 2000. Use Coupon Code C98392=20 at check-out.=20 Mexico Tourism Full of energy and spirit, I am the crystal coasts of Mexico and the=20 turquoise seas that surround. Come discover my breathtaking sunsets,=20 exciting nightlife, intriguing history, cultural treasures, and the=20 warmth of my people.=20 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::= ::: ::::::::::::: Happy Travels!=20 The Excite Travel Team=20 travel.excite.com UNSUBSCRIBE=20 When you registered at Travelocity or Preview Travel, you agreed to=20 receive e-mail. 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