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Last Minute Travel Deals: Fifty Hotels at 50% Off

July 15th 2010 22:35


TravelZoo has just announced these tremendous last minute deals on some of the best summer destinations. Click on the links to learn more and to book these great deals.

NATIONWIDE--JULY 15, 2010-- With six weeks left this summer,BookIt.com announced a last-minute sale at 50 of its partnerhotels. Rates are at least 50% off in popular vacationdestinations such as Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and LasVegas. The sale, which ends tomorrow, ranges from luxurious all-inclusive Caribbean resorts to suites at family-friendly Orlando hotels.


Travel now through Labor Day. You must book by midnight ET,Friday, July 16. Some of the best deals are:

BAHAMAS Comfort Suites Paradise Island ... $132 (reg. $330)-Free access to all Atlantis resort facilities a block away;free room upgrade & breakfast-Valid Sunday-Thursday Aug. 15 - Sept. 6; $16 weekends

ORLANDO Regal Sun Resort ... $59 (reg. $166)-Official Disney Resort; free upgrade & theme park shuttles-Valid Aug. 8 - Sept. 2; $20 Sept. 3-5

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Occidental Grand Punta Cana ... $59 per person (reg. $130)-Beachfront all-inclusive resort with three pools, ninerestaurants and seven bars; kids stay for free-Valid July 25 - Aug. 31

LAS VEGAS Planet Hollywood Towers ... $76 (reg. $249)-All-suite condo resort on The Strip that opened in December-Valid Sunday-Thursday through Sept. 2; $49 weekends

NEW ORLEANSLe Pavillon ... $78 (with three-night minimum); $95 for twoor fewer nights (reg. $199)-4-Diamond hotel by French Quarter & Bourbon Street; free welcome drink and late checkout-Valid Aug. 1 - Sept. 6


PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA Cabana Cay Resort ... $79 (reg. $149)-One-bedroom condo sleeps up to six & has full kitchen-Valid July 25 - Aug. 31; $20 July 12-24

RIVIERA MAYA/CANCUN Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort ... $112 per person (reg. $220)-All-inclusive oceanfront resort with free round of golf;kids stay and eat for free-Valid Aug. 15 - Sept. 6; $7 through Aug. 14

RIVIERA MAYA Valentin Imperial Maya ... $136 per person plus instantrebate (reg. $296)-4-star all-inclusive, adults-only resort w/suite upgrade-Valid through August

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Chicken N' Dumplings at The Whistle Stop Cafe

June 8th 2010 22:30
Yeah I know, If you are fortunate enough to visit Fannie Flagg's famous eatery you are supposed to sample their favorite menu item, fried green tomatoes. Sorry, but that just doesn't appeal to my palate.


I did however recently get to visit the small restaurant made famous in the 1991 Oscar nominated film Fried Green Tomatoes. The eatery is now known as the Irondale Cafe and has been serving hungry train and other travelers since 1928.


The restaurant is setup cafeteria style which honestly is not my favorite way to choose my lunch choices. I always seem to feel rushed and my food ADHD generally kicks in and I tend to grab too many offerings.

I had chicken and dumplings, which was some of the best that I have ever eaten, along with cole slaw and broccoli casserole. I had a piece of cheesecake to finish off my rather heavy lunch.


If you are around the Birmingham, AL area be sure to check out this small slice of Americana film and literature. The employees are super nice and the layout of the seating invites making new friends with fellow customers.



If you can't make it to the restaurant you can use the official recipe to make fried green tomatoes in your own kitchen.

1 medium green tomato per person

salt and pepper

white cornmeal

bacon drippings (or other oil)

Slice tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick, season with salt and pepper and then coat

both sides with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat enough bacon drippings to coat the bottom of the pan and fry tomatoes until lightly browned on both sides.

"You'll think you've died and gone to heaven!"

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Last Minute Airline Deals

April 16th 2010 16:19


I just received this VIP alert from TravelZoo for some great last minute major airline travel deals and wanted to pass on the savings here.

ATLANTA--APRIL 16, 2010-- Several major airlines just launched sales that drop fares from Atlanta.
Prices start at $44 each way for travel through June 10.

Fly Monday-Thursday and Saturday for the best fares.

Some sales end as soon as April 19.
The below destinations are among those on sale (each way):
- Charlotte ... $44
- Columbus ... $54
- Raleigh-Durham ... $54
- Miami ... $64
- St. Louis ... $74
- Indianapolis ... $74
- Chicago ... $79
- Dallas ... $89

For more reduced fares and to search multiple sites at once,use Travelzoo's SuperSearch:
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All Fees Waived At National Parks April 17-25

April 14th 2010 03:10
To coincide with National Parks Week, the Park Service is waiving all fees to the National Parks.

Personally I think that the parks belong to the citizens and should always be free but that is a rant for a different day


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The Land Down Under For Under 1,000!

April 8th 2010 03:33


If you have been waiting for the right time and deal to come along to visit Australia, then you may be in luck. Down Under Answers has a great deal on a six day vacation including air and lodging for under 1,000. Airfare alone generally costs this much


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TravelZoo VIP Deal On Caribbean Cruise

March 31st 2010 03:00
Just announced from TravelZoo is a great deal on a 7 night cruise to the Caribbean for an incredibly low $349 dollars. This deal is just for residents of certain states and will sell out quickly.

SOUTHERN U.S.--MARCH 25, 2010-- The price of a seven-nightCaribbean cruise on April 11 was just slashed to $349 perperson. This special is only available to the first 100bookings from residents of Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama andMississippi. This deal from CruCon Cruise Outlet saves $200 off currentrates and ends on Tuesday, March 30. Sail on the EmeraldPrincess with stops in the Bahamas, St. Maarten, St. Thomasand Turks & Caicos. For $50 more, depart on April 18 on the same ship or departApril 3, 10, 17 and 24 on other Princess ships with either aWestern or Eastern Caribbean itinerary. This is part of a larger sale on all six-night or longerPrincess cruises sailing in 2010 and 2011. For more details, click below. To book with CruCon CruiseOutlet, call Really Long Link
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Bird Banding At Fort Morgan

March 9th 2010 16:37


Every spring and fall thousands of exotic migratory birds stop off at Fort Morgan island in Alabama. The small barrier island is the first or last landing spot for thousands of miles and allows the birds to rest their wings and stock up on beer and smokes


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Weekly Top Travel Deals

March 4th 2010 06:25
Travel Zoo has just released their weekly top 20 travel deals.
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Travel Deal: 5 Nights/ 5 Star/ $529!

March 2nd 2010 21:44
This deal will probably sell out quick so if you are interested be sure to act fast. Trip must be booked by 03/05/10


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Allegiant Air Adds Knoxville to Myrtle Beach Flights

February 26th 2010 02:30
Low cost airline Allegiant air is adding two flights from Knoxville to Myrtle Beach. The flights should be starting right around spring break time in April.


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