| With the troubled economy and fears about swine | | | | entertainment. |
| flu, airlines have seen a sharp decline in flight | | | | Fantastic European Destinations |
| bookings. The airlines have responded by offering | | | | Germany is famous for its Christmas market with its |
| deep discounts on great travel destinations for the | | | | oldest being Dresden held from November 27 - |
| fall and winter season. As well, hotels are now | | | | December 24. Berlin has over 50 markets to choose |
| offering great deals on rooms and food and | | | | from. Dortmund features a massive Christmas tree |
| beverage services. Every day, more travelers are | | | | made up of 1,700 fir trees. In Heidelberg, the market |
| searching online for great flight deals and special | | | | is so big that it stretches more than five squares. |
| travel packages. They are discovering that they can | | | | There is also an ice rink with spectacular views of |
| now save a lot of money on some of the best | | | | the castle. France is famous for its food and special |
| travel destinations. | | | | Christmas markets. As well, Austria is famous for the |
| The best time to travel is the fall and winter holiday | | | | Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz. |
| season. You can find some great deals on the | | | | Winter Ski Fun |
| following travel destinations: | | | | Canada is famous for its ski resorts. British Columbia, |
| Escape the Cold | | | | Quebec, and Alberta are well known throughout the |
| For those who want to get a break from the cold | | | | world for their fabulous ski resorts. Aspen, Colorado, |
| and snow, Cuba is a popular hot spot. Cuba has an | | | | in the United States, is world famous for its ski |
| average minimum temperature of 21 degrees (70F) | | | | resorts and terrific ski slopes. As well, the annual |
| and a maximum of 27 degrees (81F). On average, | | | | Winterskol celebration that runs from January 14 to |
| there is about 330 days of sunshine per year. The | | | | 17, 2010, has many fun filled activities. Another |
| culture, people, beaches, and cuisine makes Cuba a | | | | popular event is Aspen Fashion Week. |
| great place to visit. The Dominican Republic has 27 | | | | Golf Vacations |
| climate zones on Hispaniola and the average | | | | Arizona is famous for its fantastic golf courses. For |
| temperature in the Dominican is 26 degrees (80F). | | | | instance, Club West Golf Club in Phoenix contains 18 |
| Florida is another popular vacation spot with the | | | | holes over 7,142 yards, par 72. California has many |
| average winter temperatures at about are about 18 | | | | terrific golf courses to pick from. For instance, |
| degrees. Mexico is a great place to escape the cold. | | | | Furnace Creek Golf Course in Death Valley, at 214 |
| National Geographic rates its climate as the second | | | | feet (65 meters) below sea level, is the world's |
| best in the world. Hawaii is a very popular vacation | | | | lowest golf course |
| destination that consists of 6 outstanding islands, a | | | | This year, the holidays and winter and fall season |
| mild climate, spectacular beaches, beautiful rain | | | | have become the perfect time to escape the dreary |
| forests, peaceful lagoons, and inspirational canyons | | | | winter routine and escape to a spectacular vacation |
| and volcanoes. Every year, Disneyland in Anaheim | | | | destination. With flight prices now drastically cut, one |
| California, transforms into a Christmas Wonderland | | | | can take a great vacation without spending a |
| with vibrant parades, glittering shows and electrifying | | | | fortune. |