Thursday, May 19, 2005

Greetings Traveler,
Summertime in the Southeast is HOT... and it's almost here! It's time to make those summer travel plans. Whether you're taking the kids to the beach during their break from school, planning a business trip to Atlanta, or treating your loved one to a romantic getaway in New Orleans, summertime is special in the Southeast... and you should be a part of it!

Take a look at all the great events and festivals happening over the next month: Atlanta Jazz Festival, Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival in Ft. Walton Beach, PrideFest in Key West, Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach, Essence Music Festival, Memorial Day Weekend in Panama City Beach, and Pensacola's Fiesta of Five Flags Celebration!

If you still need incentive to make your travel arrangements now, check our HOT Travel Deals! We've got the best deals for your favorite travel destinations around the globe! Enjoy!

- The TripSmarter.Com Team

Key West, FL Key West Exhale Package Little Palm Isalnd Resort & Spa - Forget about your to-do list. Leave your cell phone behind. Enjoy a blissfully under-scheduled existence in the quiet solitude of Little Palm Island. Spend three nights lounging in your luxurious Bungalow Suite, and get the Fourth Night Free. Enjoy continental breakfast and unlimited use of the resort's water amenities, plus a $100 credit per person to SpaTerre. Stay For Three and Get the Fourth Night Free – Valid through October 31, 2005. Restrictions and black out periods apply. Call today for reservations 1-800-343-8567.

Valle Nevado, Chile Explore the Andes on Skis! Perched high in the Andes, Valle Nevado offers a variety of lodging and restaurant options. The skiing is immense and all above tree line. For a group of mixed abilities, Valle Nevado is a great option. August rates in the three-star Tres Puntas hotel from $1,288 per person.

Panama City Beach, FL Bed & Breakfast Package Bay Point Marriott Resort - The Pearl of the Gulf Coast. Our goal was nothing short of greatness. And now, following a $13 million transformation, the Bay Point Marriott Resort is an entirely new resort with a new spa, the new Kingfish Restaurant and Sushi Bar, a new Nicklaus-designed golf course, and a host of family activities. From $109. Bed & Breakfast Special. Per person, per night, based on double occupancy. April 4-August 31, 2005. Based on availability. Peak Season periods slightly higher. Some restrictions may apply. 1-888-236-2427

Portillo, Chile Experience the Unique! Variously described as a "boutique resort", a "luxury cruise ship in a sea of mountains", or just "heavenly", Portillo is a resort unique in the world. The five-star Hotel Portillo in August from $1,750 per person.

Myrtle Beach, SC Save Hundreds on a Family Vacation Package! Caribbean Resort & Villas - 5 Night Beachfront Vacation… 16 tickets to popular attractions and amusements. Relax in the comfort of an Oceanfront 2-Room Suite with private balcony, full size kitchen, murphy bed, sofa bed, two extra-long double beds and 2 TVs. Resort amenities include an oceanfront pool, 200’ lazy river, spa tub, children’s splash dock with water buckets, snack and tiki bars, indoor pool and spa tub, video game room, putting green,exercise room and the award-winning Sea Captain’s House Restaurant. A supervised children’s activity program is available during the summer months. 5 night package for a family of 4 - from $894. Taxes and resort fee extra. Call 1-800-525-5166

Las Lenas, Argentina An expert skier's paradise! Las Lenas offers some of the most challenging terrain in South America! Enjoy the four-star Hotel Escorpio during the prime snow of August from $925 per person!

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