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· More than 25 resorts throughout the Poconos are offering a discounted Learn to Turn ski package for midweek stays this ski season. Pricing varies by resort. At Pocmont Resort & Conference Center, for example, accommodations start at $107 per couple per night including taxes; a voucher booklet with three consecutive days of lift tickets good at any of seven ski areas, rental equipment and three group lessons is $165 per person . The value of the voucher booklet, priced separately, varies by ski resort; at Camelback Ski Area, for example, it usually costs $222. Details: 800-762-6667, http://www.poconoski.com.
· Book a 2008 Italian cooking and wine vacation with Tuscan Way by Jan. 15 and save 10 percent . Discounted fares range from $1,995 to $3,884 per person double for the trips, which are offered at eight locations throughout Tuscany . For example, a seven-night trip to La Locanda del Prete inn in the Grosseto region has been discounted to $2,088; price includes accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, wine tastings, cooking lessons, transfers, taxes and guided excursions to Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino and Santa Fiora. Airfare is extra. Info: 800-766-2390, http://www.tuscanway.com.
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· Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, which specializes in rail tours in Canada , is offering extras worth $800 per couple on vacations five nights or longer. The $800 can be applied to a meal package, additional hotel nights, side tours, airfare or car rental. Tour prices vary. For example, a six-night Classic Rail Circle round-trip tour from Vancouver, with stops in Kamloops, Jasper, Quesnel and Whistler, starts at $1,956 per person double for May departures, including $66 taxes; package includes rail transport and lodging. Book by Jan. 15. Info: 877-460-3200, http://www.rockymountaineer.com.
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· Crystal Cruises has discounted 10 2008 Mediterranean voyages by 10 percent. Reduced fares start at $2,995 to $5,166 per person double, depending on cruise length. For example, a seven-night cruise aboard the 1,080-passenger Crystal Serenity between Piraeus, Greece, and Venice departing June 6 starts at $2,995 (plus $230 port charges). Brochure rate is $3,440. Book by Feb. 29 for discount. Cruise fares not paid in full by Jan. 1 will incur a fuel surcharge of $7 per person per day. Info: 866-446-6625, http://www.crystalcruises.com.
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· Book a select 2008 Azamara cruise with Fare Deals Ltd. by Dec. 17 and receive a shipboard credit of $200 or $300 per cabin, depending on itinerary. Nine cruises qualify for the $200 credit, and 14 for the $300 credit. The credits can be used for spa services, drinks, photos, etc. Cruise prices vary. A 10-night Western Mediterranean cruise departing Barcelona on Oct. 30 that qualifies for the $300 credit starts at $1,699 per person double plus $70 taxes and $5 per person per day fuel surcharge. Info: 800-347-7006, http://www.faredeals.com.
· American Express is offering a free five-night stay at the Pueblo Bonito Holistic Retreat & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexic o, or the Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort in Mazatlan, Mexico, for those booking a seven-night or longer cruise costing at least $2,200 per couple. Value of resort stay varies; for example, five nights at the Mazatlan property typically costs about $788 for two in March. Hotel reservation must be made within 90 days of receiving certificate, and resort travel must be completed within 18 months. Book cruise by Feb. 15. You must pay with an American Express card. Info: 800-297-5627, http://www.americanexpress.com/cruise.
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· Midwest Airlines has round-trip sale fares to Milwaukee, Omaha and Kansas City, Mo., for travel Dec. 18 through Jan. 6. Fare from Baltimore to Kansas City, for example, starts at $168 (plus about $39 taxes); other airlines are matching. Seven-day advance purchase and a Friday or Saturday night stay are required. Book by Dec. 17. No holiday blackouts, but some dates are sold out. Info: 800-452-2022, http://www.midwestairlines.com.
· Virgin America has sale fares on its new service to Seattle , scheduled to begin March 18. Round-trip fare from Washington Dulles, connecting in San Francisco, starts at $278 (plus about $42 taxes). Fare on other airlines starts at $412. Service includes the Red Inflight Entertainment system at every seat, which allows passengers to order food, watch movies or satellite TV, play video games and listen to music. Purchase at http://www.virginamerica.com by Jan. 17.
PACKAGES
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· A 13-night Egypt with Red Sea tour from Gate 1 Travel has been reduced by $200 , with prices starting at $1,729 per person double (plus $87 taxes) for select departures January through April. The trip includes round-trip airfare from New York to Cairo; flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Hurghada to Cairo; six nights' accommodations; seven-night Nile River cruise; transfers; tour guide; and 33 meals. Book by Jan. 18. Priced separately, air, hotel and cruise would cost about $2,572. Info: 800-682-3333, http://www.gate1travel.com.
· British Airways has a winter package to London starting at $815 per person double, including $168 taxes. Deal includes round-trip air from Washington Dulles to London, three nights at the Royal National hotel and a choice of one of four sightseeing tours within London or to the surrounding countryside. Book by Jan. 31. Cheapest prices apply to Sunday through Wednesday travel, Jan. 1-Feb. 18. Priced separately, the package would cost about $933. Book at 877-428-2228. Trip info: http://www.ba.com.
-- Carol Sottili
Prices were verified and available on Thursday afternoon when the Travel section went to press. However, deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates and advance-purchase requirements sometimes apply.
