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Game on: Retweet to win 2 airline tickets

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Follow CheapTickets on Twitter

One CheapTickets Twitter follower is going to fly away with two free airline tickets, in the first-ever CheapTickets Twitter Giveaway.

To enter for a chance to win two round-trip, coach-class airfare vouchers valid for travel in the domestic United States, here’s what you’ve got to do:

Follow @CheapTickets on Twitter.com, if you’re not doing so already. Retweet the contest message, which will be posted on the @CheapTickets Twitter page.

We’ll announce the winners on the @CheapTickets Twitter page. If you win, send a direct message via Twitter within 48 hours. Remember, all entries must be received by 8:59 a.m. CT on May 5, 2010.  Limit one entry per person/twitter address.

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Top 5 can’t-miss cruises

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

By Kim Windyka

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re still hunting for the perfect present for that special lady in your life — be it your mom, sweetie, sister, or other great gal — what better gift than a relaxing cruise to a fabulous destination (or several fabulous destinations)? There are literally tons of cruise itineraries and vacations to choose from, but here’s a few show stoppers definitely worth a look.

Sulphur springs from St. Lucia's drive-in volcano. Credit: D.G. Brown

Sulphur springs from St. Lucia's drive-in volcano. Credit: D.G. Brown

(1) 6-Night Southern Caribbean: While many Caribbean cruises focus on the Eastern and Western portions, the Southern Caribbean has gorgeous islands with lots of historic charm. On this trip, you’ll stop first in sleepy St. Croix; take a scenic horseback ride or an exciting scuba dive. Then, beach it up in St. John’s, Antigua, before checking out the drive-up volcano (yes, you read that right) on St. Lucia. End your trip by exploring the amazing plant and animal life at the Nature Reserve on St. Kitts.

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