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Chicago Travel Tips:
(Please click on links to be directed to site)

 From Chicago (not 3-hour drive but warm):

Los Cabos beach escapes with $400 off
http://www.shermanstravel.com/editor_review/1099869
Direct flights to San Jose del Cabo from Chicago (American, Mexicana;
about 4.5 hours)

Las Vegas
$85+: Book 2 nights, get 3rd free at MGM Grand
Through winter; MGM Grand

$343+: Wynn Las Vegas 3-nt vacation with flight
CLICK HERE

Palm Springs Travel Tips:

Big Bear -- Midweek lift & lodging packages from $69 pp/nt
http://bigbear.com/midweekpackages/

Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa -- new luxury resort
Bed & breakfast weekend rates from $176
or
Midweek ski package from $184 for overnight with 2 lift tickets at
Snow Valley & pres ski appetizer and cocktails at the resort's BIN189.

$199/nt+: Romantic LA weekend w/breakfast in bed at Kyoto Grand
CLICK HERE

TEMECULA WINE COUNTRY for Valentine's Day
February 13th and 14th  2009
The Castle Bed & breakfast Estate in the heart of Temecula
Valleys Wine County

Mention Traveling Diva and you get a 10% discount!

Join us for a romantic wine country escape and stay over night in a
private suite, or just come for dinner and music.
Dinner is served promptly at 7pm!

$65    4 course dinner served with local wines... including Wiens
Family Cellars award winning sparkling wine
(all inclusive), Including Live Music from our in house jazz pianist.

Dinner Menu
Handmade Four Fontina Cheese Ravioli  in basil pesto
Prime all natural Filet in Leonesse Cellars port & mission fig reduction
served with gruyere potatoes & candied root vegetables
Red Leaf (the love) lettuce tossed with locally made goat feta,
sauteed dried cherries & pecans
Dessert-  chocolate, chocolate, chocolate

Dinner is prepared by Delyte's an award winning fine foods catering
company.  Everything is made from scratch with local, organic ingredients that
are pulled from the ground  within 24 hours of eating!
We support Slow Food & our champions of our small sustainable farmers!
For private Dinner's in your room-  pricing begins at  $300,
including your room, wine, dinner & breakfast the next morning

Please call for reservations 951.699.3940
 or click here to check out our article on www.TravelingDiva.com

PSADENA -

Mojito's Restaurant and Rum Bar for the best Cuban food in and around Los Angeles.
http://www.mojitosrestaurant.com/

SAN DIEGO
-theater (the Old Globe has a great series, the La Jolla Playhouse is
one of West Coast's top stages, and "Broadway San Diego" brings the
big hits to town)

-military/naval aspect (the Maritime Museum recently added a new
submarine to its exhibition fleet in December)

-whale watching season extends through mid-March

-golf (the Buick Invitational Golf Tournament returns to Torrey Pines
Golf Course in La Jolla with top players from the PGA Tour from Feb 2-8)
GREEN TRAVEL:

EnvironmentallyFriendlyHotels.com

MONEY SAVING TRAVEL TIP OF THE DAY:
Try departing on a Tuesday or Wednesday and returning on a Saturday.
These less-traveled days often score the best deals.

AIRFARE DEALS:

When you can book your travel at the last minute:
http://www.lastminutetravel.com
Kayak.com

When you want to plan ahead:
Farecast.com
AirfareWatchdog.com

HOTEL DEALS:
Priceline.com  two ways to buy lock in a good low price, try and
haggle for a GREAT low price
Bedandbreakfast.com
For good last minute bargains on international travel  LateRooms.com

House Exchange: Swap houses with someone who's ready to LEAVE where
you want to BE:
http://www.homeexchange.com/
http://www.homexchangevacation.com
http://www.homelink-usa.com
http://www.homeaway.com

Package Tours:

Singlestravelinternational.com

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis, West Indies
Week-long package includes:
7 nights accommodation in a beautifully renovated plantation cottage
Full daily ocean-side breakfast at Coconuts
Daily afternoon tea at the Great House
Nightly multi-course gourmet dinner at the Great House
Rates* per couple for 7 nights (including FREE Night):
Rates start at $3750 for 7 nights in a Superior Room.
Available for vacation arrivals after January 3 with
departures no later than February 28, 2009.
1-800-742-6008 for information and reservations.