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Time to Start Thinking About Spring Skiing
There's no denying it: The 2007/08 ski season has been fabulous no matter where you go. Since Easter is early this year (March 23), many people are not yet ready to hang up their gear. And with all the snow up in the mountains, resorts are betting that they'll see crowds well into April. This is the time of year that resorts pull out all the stops to provide non-stop entertainment. The weather is more temperate, making it a lot more fun for everyone to not only ski and ride, but also lounge around during lunch and apres-ski activities and concerts. Some even find the courage to enter a variety of contests such as pond skimming, cardboard box races, mogul competitions, triathalons (usually skiing/biking/paddling), downhill derby bike races and more. Whether you stay close to home or fly across the continent, make sure to take advantage of some of the best skiing conditions in recent history and get a great tan while you're doing it.
UClimb Announces 2008 Schedule for Introductory Rock Climbing Events
If you've always thought rock climbing looks fun, UClimb could be the ticket you're looking for to introduce you to the sport. UClimb weekends allow you to learn to climb in a comfortable small-group setting with other novice climbers. Professional instructors guide you through the basics of climbing, safety and conservation.
The weekend-long adventure is an ideal introduction to the world of rock climbing. You'll learn climbing techniques, how to use climbing gear, voice commands, knot tying, belaying and etiquette. And each event takes place in areas reknown for rock climbing, as well as for spectacular scenery.
Delta Introduces Best Fare Guarantee
Delta Air Lines announced a Best Fare Guarantee, assuring customers will always find Delta’s lowest available airfares at delta.com. If a customer discovers the same Delta itinerary for a lower fare on another travel website, the airline will refund the ticket cost or offer the fare difference plus a $100 travel voucher.
“Price is one of the most important factors our customers consider when making their travel decisions,” said Tim Mapes, vice president of marketing for Delta. “That is why we always offer our best available fares on delta.com. That’s our commitment to Delta’s loyal customers, and we’re willing to back it up.”
Priceline.com Adds Innovations: Suite of Mobile Services, Inside Track Price Tracker
Priceline.com has added two innovations to make planning travel easier: a suite of mobile services and a suite of price tracking services.
The suite of mobile services enables travelers with Web-enabled wireless devices to search hotel inventories, pricing and availability in real-time, book rooms, check the status of their flights, and see recommended restaurants and local attraction reviews from Zagat Survey, LLC.
US Airways to Assess $25 Fee for Second Bag
Following in the footsteps of United Airlines, US Airways will implement a $25 service fee for a second checked bag effective for all travel on or after May 5, 2008. Travelers who purchased airline tickets before Feb. 26 for travel on or after May 5 are exempt from the policy change.
The new checked-bag policy applies to all flights within the U.S., to and from Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. The $25 second-bag fee also applies to all itineraries operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and US Airways Shuttle.
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