VACATION PACKAGES
Ireland
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Show yourself around the Emerald Isle with a "self-drive" package that includes stays at bed-and-breakfast lodgings around
the country. This deal provides a seven-day car rental, six nights at family-operated B-and-Bs, hot-cooked Irish breakfasts
each day, a road map of the country, and a heritage guide to Ireland. The offer, through http://myguideireland.com/, starts at $449 per person for trips taken through Dec. 14, or pay just $399 per person on trips from Jan. 1 through March
31. Visit the Web site or call (800) 727-2024 for more details.
Sacramento, CaliforniaThe Riverboat Delta King formerly carried passengers between San Francisco and Sacramento—its current home—from the late 1920s
until the 1980s. Following a renovation, today the riverboat houses a hotel, theater, and lounge. Experience the history of
the Delta King with its "Dinner Theatre Overnight Package," featuring a stay in a restored stateroom, dinner for two at Pilothouse
Restaurant, and a pair of tickets to a Capital Stage production in the boat's theater. Starting at $195, the package is available
at http://deltaking.com/.
Austin, Texas
Situated just outside the city is the Lakeway Resort and Spa, overlooking Lake Travis and its surrounding rolling hills. This
fall, take advantage of the "Fore Relaxation Package" and enjoy a round of golf at Live Oak or Yaupon, plus a $100 credit
at San Saba Spa. Room rates with this deal begin at $379 per night. When reserving your room, use promotional code GOLFSPA
at http://dolce-lakeway-hotel.com/. The offer is available through Dec. 31.
AIR & CRUISE SPECIALS
United
United is celebrating new nonstop service from Chicago with special deals to locations around North America. Some of the fares
offered include El Paso, Texas, for $124; Little Rock, Arkansas, for $140; and London, Ontario, for $125. The fares are one-way
and are valid for travel originating in either of the cities listed. Find these and other airfare specials at http://united.com/.
Southwest
Also touting new service is Southwest Airlines, with special deals to and from Milwaukee. Get there from Boise, Idaho, for
$99 one-way, or from Kansas City, Missouri, for as little as $49 one-way. A one-way ticket to Manchester, New Hampshire, costs
just $89. The deals are valid for travel taken between Nov. 2 and March 11, for travel days excluding Fridays and Sundays.
Find these offers at http://southwest.com/.
Azamara Cruises
Enjoy a 12-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Azamara Journey and stop in St. John, Fort De France, the Grenadines, St. Kitts,
and other sunny locales before docking in Miami. Prices start at $1,399 per person for an inside room, or up to $3,399 for
a suite. Departure dates are Feb. 12 and March 20. Reserve your Caribbean cruise at http://azamaracruises.com/.
CAR RENTAL DEALS
Avis
Rent a vehicle from Avis one-way for at least a week and save $25. This deal allows you to choose from a compact, SUV, standard,
full-size, or premium vehicle. Be sure to keep the car for at least five days and through a Saturday. This special, available
until Dec. 31, can be found at http://avis.com/ using coupon code MUWA193.
