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Cheap Halloween getaways to the Windy City

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Opened in 1858, the "Old Joliet Prsion" is said to be a haunted hotspot. Credit: keith_011764.

By Maria Mora

For a cheap Halloween getaway, you’ll find it hard to resist Windy City where cheap Chicago hotels, rustling leaves and cool fall temps and early bargains on holiday shopping deals are only half the reason to go. For me, it’s the many Halloween attractions that keep me coming back for more. Don’t take my word for it — plan your trip now and don’t miss these favorite Chicago Halloween celebrations.

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Food, art, wine brewing at San Diego fall festivals

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Cheack out the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival, Nov. 17-21. Credit: Fast Forward Event Productions.

By Nina Gass

Known for its animal parks, Lego bricks, museums, and water sports, San Diego is also becoming a top spot for enjoying regional flavors, sights and sounds through its jam-packed schedule of festivals throughout the year. The fall season is a great time to head to San Diego. During the season, the city has a great festival line-up, including California wine festivals and craft fairs, not to mention its mild weather and extensive offering of cheap California hotels.

If you’re visiting San Diego this fall, be sure to check out these three October events bound to tempt your taste buds and delight your senses:

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Cheap flights of the week: Domestic deals, weekend flights

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Looking for the cheapest flights around? We scoured the latest deals and found two sweet flight sales you won’t want to miss: take your pick with super low domestic fares from AirTran Airways or cheap weekend flights with American, United  and US Airways.

AirTran for cheap domestic flights and more
Book by this Tuesday, October 12, 2010, and travel through January 26, 2011, for cheap round-trip fares starting as low as $88 to popular U.S. destinations and beyond. Sample round-trip fares include:

  • Atlanta to Indianapolis: $88
  • Boston to Chicago: $158
  • Philadelphia to San Juan: $158

Last-minute deals on American, United and US Airways
It’s still not too late to take that weekend getaway with cheap, last-minute flights from American Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. For travel this weekend to popular U.S. destinations, you’ll find cheap fares like these:

  • Charlotte to New York: $96
  • Chicago to Des Moines: $110
  • Phoenix to San Diego: $148

See individual flight sales for complete terms and conditions.

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