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eGO.com Travel FunletterFind the Fun! CONTENTS Extreme Vacation of the Week eGO.com 100: Fun Vacations of a Lifetime Five Fabulous Travel Deals Fun Events EXTREME VACATION OF THE WEEKI’m sure each of us is disappointed at not having yet been chosen as a contestant on “Survivor.” Rather than wait for the producers to recognize your obvious merit, why not take matters into your own hands and learn how to become a real survivor? The guys at Spec Ops understand your desire and have a program that will fit the bill. Spend some time with these ex military types as they teach you the ins and outs of remote first aid, land navigation and jungle survival. Then, if you ever get chosen for the TV show, you’ll be way ahead of the game. http://www.specops.com/stop.htm DIFFERENT, BUT NOT SO EXTREME VACATION OF THE WEEKWe were hoping to honor St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish Extreme Vacation. Unfortunately, the extremes in Ireland seem to be more in the nature of setting off bombs, and we were unable to come up with a suitable vacation option. If you’re willing to take it down a notch, we recommend an Irish castle tour. The folks at 12travel.com offer a number of lavishly furnished castles that will make you feel like a lord of the manor for only $200-$300/night. http://www.12travel.com/ie/accommodation/castles/index.html eGO.com 100Fun Vacations of a lifetime
The people have spoken! Following are the beaches
voted best by last week’s readers:
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Panama
City, Florida
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Sandals Resorts
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Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina
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Cozumel,
Mexico
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Cancun,
Mexico
Each issue we add five names to the eGO.com 100.
Clicking on the following names will take you to a short run down on why it
was selected, and what the top attractions are (the list is in no particular
order). See the other selections: http://www.ego.com/100
FIVE FABULOUS TRAVEL DEALSAirfare and
7 nights in Cancun from $539
Great spring deal from United Vacations
http://www.unitedvacations.com/spec/fs1094.asp?referrer=z06 Airfare and 6 nights in Malta from $1049
This picturesque Mediterranean island
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4115628/ 7 Night Alaska cruise on Princess
$550 for a cabin with a balcony for the sailing on
5/15. Lower prices available, but a balcony is so nice.
http://res.icruise.com/resEntry.jsp?ShipName=Coral%20Princess&date=5/15/04&Len=7
7 Night
Western Caribbean from $599
On the new Carnival Conquest leaving from New
Orleans.
http://leisure.travelocity.com/Vacations/Cruise/Itinerary/0,,TRAVELOCITY_51,00.html
Beach Deals
Can’t wait for summer? Expedia has beach getaways
starting at $393.
http://www.expedia.com/daily/guides/t/beach/default.asp?rfrr=-22850
More deals at TravelDispatch.com TRAVEL NEWSCoast to coast fares fallWe’ve noted $198
coast to coast fares here in the past. According to this article, great
prices may be here for awhile on what used to be airlines most profitable
(expensive) routes.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/2004-03-15-transcon_x.htm
The world’s most expensive hotelsIf saving a few
bucks on a hotel isn’t a priority, this list from Forbes is for you. From
$1395/night. Maybe you’ll bump into Bill and convince him to fund your
business idea, then it would be worth it.
http://www.forbes.com/travel/2004/02/26/cx_cv_0226feat.html
The six coolest Greek islands you never heard ofBetter beaches,
smaller crowds, what’s not to like?
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2004/03/14/TRGPS5HGRG1.DTL
Expensive summer in EuropeMaybe this would
be a good year to visit aunt Eunice in Dayton.
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TRAVEL/ADVISOR/03/12/dollar.woes/index.html
Airfones get cheaperCan you hear me?
Guess where I am?
http://www.frommers.com/book_a_trip/deal_airfare/deal.cfm?articleid=1812&destid=AIRFARE
FUN EVENTS
Cherry Blossom FestivalWashington, DC
March 27- April
11, 2002
The 2004
festival marks the 92nd celebration of the original gift of the 3,000 cherry
trees from the city of Tokyo to the people of Washington, DC in 1912.
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.com/
Chicago Blues FestivalChicago, Illinois
10-13 June, 2004
For four days in late spring each year, the lakefront in Grant Park
is packed with blues bands and enthusiasts from all over the world for the
Chicago Blues Festival, the largest free blues festival in the world..
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/events/~27627.jml
Royal AscotAscot, England
15-19 June, 2004
Royal Ascot is one of the greatest, and certainly the grandest, race
meeting of the year. Royal links to Ascot are as strong as ever and each day
of the meeting the Queen leads a procession from Windsor Castle to the
course.
http://www.ascot.co.uk/index_main.html
WimbledonLondon, England
June 21- July 4,
2004
Wimbledon is without doubt the greatest tennis
tournament in the world. Its history and tradition help to set it apart from
other Grand Slam events and it attracts all of the world's best players,
providing the stage for some of the greatest matches of all time.
http://www.wimbledon.org/en_GB/index.html
North Carolina Azalea FestivalWilmington,
North Carolina
March 31- April
4, 2004
For more than 50 years, the folks of Southeastern North Carolina have been throwing the best party in the South and you're invited! There's something for everyone among our community's rich array of artwork, gardens, history and culture. http://www.ncazaleafestival.org/ Some events from http://www.whatsonwhen.com/
JOKE OF THE WEEKDo you have an extreme vacation, event or joke you would like to suggest? Let us know at funletter@ego.com |
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