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Last Minute Travel Deals for This Thanksgiving
Published Nov 19, 2007
NOTE: If you still have not already purchased your air fare for Thanksgiving, here are some last minute deals. You may also go to http://www.SmartestWaytoTravel.com**
Denver,
CO: The Mile High Life Far from the cow-town persona of its past, the Mile High City of today juggles cosmopolitan flair with down-to-earth charm, so you can enjoy haute cuisine along with a cold microbrew. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
 per person |
Charlotte,
NC: High-Rises in the Low Country From cotton plantations to modern high-rises, Queen City is now second to New York as the largest banking center in the country. This city hosts a lively nightlife, good eats, and pro sports aplenty. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Kansas
City, MO: Bebop 'Till Ya Don't Stop The land of BBQ. The birthplace of Bebop. The City of Fountains. In this city of many hats, there's a lot more to keep you entertained than you might think. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Denver
Vicinity, CO: Wild Wild West Learn the stories and taste the rewards of the tenacious struggles of early pioneers in Denver's surrounding towns, then do some pioneering of your own on the trails around Boulder. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Detroit
Vicinity, MI: Inspiration for Innovation There must be something in the Detroit River water, because the towns around Detroit have long been home to groundbreaking art and invention. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Indianapolis,
IN: More Than Just a Pit Stop Hold on tight and enjoy the view because you don't want to miss Circle City's high-speed, heart-pumping attractions like the Motor Speedway and SportsZone. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Charlotte
Vicinity, NC: Stock Cars, Mega-Malls and Grits With Heart and
Soul Shimmy to Charlotte and straddle the Carolina borders--you'll be racing, shopping and eating like a pro in no time. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Milwaukee,
WI: Schle-miel! Schle-mazel! Brew City Incorporated! A city built on beer, as cool as the Fonz, as quirky as Lenny and Squiggy, Milwaukee is a frothy slice of Americana. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Memphis,
TN: Tickled Pink in the City of Blues In a city where guitars may outnumber people, local legend has it that Memphis is where music was born. Spend a weekend here to roll away the blues and savor the barbecue-hot spice of life. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Rocky
Mountains, CO (via Denver): An Outdoorsy Oasis Adventure seekers flock to these majestic mountain peaks for fun in the fresh mountain air. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Wichita,
KS: Off to See the Wizard You might not find a yellow brick road in Wichita, but with so much to see and do here, you won't miss it. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Detroit,
MI: Eight Miles High Shedding its tough and tenacious attitude, Detroit is high on the rebound with a theater district second only to Manhattan, vintage buildings getting an extreme make-over, while Motown reigns supreme. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Denver,
CO: Luxury Hotel Getaway High times in the Mile High City. Includes Flight, Luxury Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Minneapolis/St.
Paul, MN: Twin Cities' Double Feature Okey dokey, oh yah, and you betcha: twin cities Minneapolis and St. Paul are like a two-for-one double feature. One offers sleek sophistication; the other offers down-to-earth sensibility. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Chicago
Vicinity, IL: More Than Ferris Bueller The Windy City's gracious suburbs may look like the setting for a John Hughes movie, but there's a lot more here than meets the eye. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Raleigh-Durham,
NC: Totally Triangular Triple Play Along with Chapel Hill, the cities of Raleigh and Durham comprise The Triangle, and you'd be a square not to avail yourself of the region's Southern cooking, sports teams, and watering holes. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Washington
Vicinity, DC: Capital Outposts Beyond the capital city's main drags, find homey crabshacks, presidental retreats and steep cascades at the foot of the Alleghenies. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Orlando,
FL: This Land is Your Land-o From rollercoaster forest to gulf-stream waterslide, Orlando was made for you and me. Come live out your food fantasies, and indulge your sense of wonder in the theme park capital of the world. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Jackson,
MS: Magnolia Memories, Camellia Comforts Civil War meets Civil Rights in a historic Sunbelt city where something's always in bloom. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Dayton,
OH: All the Wright Moves Grab your bomber jacket and "feel the need for speed" in Dayton, where historic heroes of flight really soar in this birthplace of aviation. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Moline,
IL: Mississippi River Mojo Shout it out to the Quad Cities: you've got a date with Old Man River. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Cincinnati
Vicinity, OH: Wise Wanderings You don't have to be a Rhodes Scholar to find your way to Oxford this weekend. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Louisville,
KY: Wax Nostalgic on the Banks of the Ohio You won't be able to shrug that deja vu feeling in this historic city where the past is alive. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Washington,
DC: By George, it's Capitol Fun The hallowed halls of history. The hum and thrum of a city that reinvents itself with every administration. At least one thing's a constant: Washington, D.C. offers capitol fun! Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Baltimore
Vicinity, MD: A Hero's Welcome Celebrate some of the state's favorite sons and daughters with a tour through the Baltimore area's charming hamlets. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
St.
Louis, MO: Louie, Louie, We Gotta Go Now! Find your thrill on Blueberry Hill, get your kicks on Route 66, have a lark in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, march to the Arch, and feel the spirit of St. Louis. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Orlando,
FL: Luxury Hotel Getaway Yep. It's hard to believe, but even Mickey needs stylish garb, nouveau cuisine, and a place to chill when he's done for the day. Includes Flight, Luxury Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Nashville,
TN: Grand Ole Opry-tunities From jubilant jug bands to the likes of Lyle Lovett, Tennessee's rolling Cumberland River hills are alive with the boogie-sweet sound of music. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Charleston,
SC: Charleston Chew Uptown folks get down with an array of low country eats in this historic seaside town. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Hilton
Head Island, SC (via Savannah): Gastronomic Gold Near Gorgeous
Greens With over 250 restaurants, diners, grills, pubs and eateries, perhaps you can squeeze in a little golf or tennis between each yummy bite. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Washington,
DC: Luxury Hotel Getaway When it comes to fine dining, cultural flair and federal frills, this city's always in the majority. Includes Flight, Luxury Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Lexington,
KY: Horsing Around in Bluegrass Country Welcome to a place where the folks are friendly, the horses revered and the music old-timey. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Columbus,
OH: More Than Meets the Buckeyes Named for the man who led European expeditions to America, Columbus hosts a bevy of historical landmarks, plus a first-rate symphony, and the most spirited college football fans in the Midwest. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Birmingham,
AL: Country-Fried Fun True Southern hospitality is the way of life in Birmingham. From the Civil Rights District to the Barber Motorsports Park, that Old South charm lingers on in this up-and-coming city. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Savannah,
GA: Chaaarmed to Meet You Dabble in the history, hospitality, and genteel charm of the Old South in Savannah, then hit the golf links, tennis courts, and beaches in Hilton Head. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Augusta,
GA: "Be the Ball" The famous "golf capital of the world" opens its greens to players of all types. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Baltimore,
MD: Charmed, I'm Sure Go beyond the Inner Harbor to discover the quirky, fascinating, and stunning elements that make Baltimore the Charm City. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Mexico
City, Mexico: You Say Burrito, I Say Antojito Mexico City defines flavor for food and art lovers alike. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Niagara
Falls, NY (via Buffalo): The Rainbow Connection This honeymoon hotspot is not just for lovers and dreamers. The larger-than-life falls, scenic hiking areas, vineyards, and tasty treats will melt even the coldest of hearts. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Cincinnati,
OH: The Original Three Way As the reigning Queen of the Midwest, Cincinnati boasts casinos that ride the river tide, amazing views that span three states, and the highest number of chili restaurants per capita in the country. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Houston,
TX: Have Lift-Off, Will Travel Deep in the heart of Texas lies an enormous city that's home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, borders the Buffalo Bayou, and sizzles in the summer. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Naples/Gulf
Coast, FL (via Fort Myers): Florida's Riviera More sophisticated than Florida's trendy east coast, Naples, and the diverse stretch of beaches surrounding it, please sunbathers, small tykes, and shoppers alike. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Greensboro,
NC: High on History, Heaven on Handicap Sandwiched between North Carolina and the Atlantic Coast, this village within a city boasts world-class golfing, gourmet dining, and beers that make history. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Fort
Myers, FL: A Timeless Classic It's what epic movies are made of, the stuff of Southern mansions and stately palms--and a river runs through it. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Pensacola,
FL: Western Gate to the Sunshine State Put up your "gone fishin'" sign and head towards Gulf Coast waters. This historic Florida town is surrounded by 52 miles of glorious beaches. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Greenville,
SC: Upstate Charm in the Low Country Nestled in South Carolina's northwest corner, Greenville offers Southern hospitality within the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Myrtle
Beach, SC: The Grand Strand for the Whole Fam The beaches alone are larger than the state of Rhode Island, so pack up the kids and head to the land of white sand, barefoot bankers, and historic Southern architecture. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Jacksonville,
FL: Fountain of Youth, of Sorts Relax on the beach while soaking up some southern sunshine, citrus, and seaspray--all nearly as revivifying as a true Fountain of Youth. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Akron/Canton:
Pieces of History Build a Modern Framework A healthy respect for history and a pioneering spirit are abundant, but don't think for a second that the Buckeye State is stuck in the past. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Dallas
Vicinity, TX: Cowboys for Catfish and Nostalgia Dallas' and Fort Worth's swinging sister towns will steal your heart away. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Toronto,
Canada: Shiny, Happy, People, Eh? The Manhattan of Canada, Toronto comes complete with Broadway-sized theaters, gourmet cuisine, shopping
with a discount, and a melting pot of locals wishing you "come back again,
eh?" |
per person |
Sarasota,
FL: Clowning Around a Cultural Coast Turn that frown upside-down to clown around on Florida's cultural coast. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Omaha,
NE: Steaks Are High Birthplace to Fred Astaire, ballyhooed home to the College World Series, and mushrooming with Missouri Riverfront shops--discover why Omaha is much more than a meat-eater's paradise. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Knoxville,
TN: The Grass is Blue, The Mountains are Smokin' Fiddle music flows and college football fever burns through this Appalachian City once declared by Walter Cronkite to be the "streaking capital of the world." Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Madison,
WI: There's Nothing Average About Middle America Badger believers, progressive minds and outdoors enthusiasts team up in this quirky state capital. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Wilmington,
NC: Capra's Cape Screen Gems Studios and a brand new museum breathe art into this historic city bordering the Outer Banks. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Houston,
TX: Luxury Hotel Getaway Come see the upscale side of Houston (diamond-studded ten-gallon hat not included). Includes Flight, Luxury Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Dallas,
TX: J.R. No More Its infamy stems from a soap opera in the 80's, but Dallas has transformed from big hair to an urban oasis of bustling bohemians, sculpture gardens, and the best margarita this side of Mexico. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
St.
Petersburg/ Clearwater, FL (via Tampa): Bronze Bods and
Gods Pump up your body with a jog on the beach, then please your soul viewing gilded sculptures from 795 B.C. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Huntsville,
AL: Space Camp Stand under the "full stack" of a space shuttle, experience G-Force, and journey to Jupiter in the stellar birthplace of the rocket ship. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Richmond/Williamsburg:
Where Past is Present Visit Old Dominion and explore early America, from colonial times to the Civil War, with a combo trip to Richmond and Williamsburg. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Roanoke,
VA: Shared Tales of Shenandoah Woven from the fabric of dense forests and bewitching mountains, tall tales echo along the valley floor, awaiting your ear Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Toledo,
Ohio: Art and Animals in Frogtown From high art to hippos, Toledo holds its own. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
San
Francisco Vicinity, CA: Are You Going Near San
Francisco? Stay outside of San Francisco for convenient access to the scenic areas along the bay and the famed city itself. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
San
Diego, CA: The Endless Summer From Pacific Beach and the Gaslamp Quarter to SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, experiencing the highlights of America's fittest city will keep you going from sunrise to sunset. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Biloxi,
MS: Mississippi Casino Queen With over one million square feet of floating casinos, and seemingly endless buffet spreads, Biloxi reigns as the casino queen of the Mississippi. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Green
Bay, WI: Welcome to Packer Country From the Lambeau Leap to tailgating in Titletown, Packer pride seeps from every corner of the Midwest's oldest settlement Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
West
Palm Beach, FL: Beachside Bling Conjure your inner-Trump in Palm Beach and marvel at posh estates and lavish get-togethers--it doesn't cost a cent to look. Then return to reality and seek refuge in the laid-back wiles of West Palm. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Fort
Worth, TX: Born to Be Wild, Raised to Be Cultured From cattle auctions and homemade boots to a thriving museum and arts scene, Fort Worth holds onto its roots and spreads its wings. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Columbia,
SC: Columbia Housewarming Who doesn't like poking around other people's houses? The door's always open at the homes of many prominent Columbians. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |
per person |
Boston
Vicinity, MA: Wicked Smaahrt Look back on days of frivolous collegiate fun around Baahston. Includes Flight, Hotel, Taxes & Fees |