Smarter Living Deal Alert!
Thursday, December 27, 2001

As the clock ticks away on 2001, the airlines are closing out their
winter sales, some of which have been in place for weeks. Don't miss
your last chance to save on travel--at least until 2002! This edition
of Deal Alert! also has bargains to Antigua and advice about earning
frequent flier miles and converting to the euro. Happy New Year from
all of us at Smarter Living!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.  Travel Deals
  1. Final Days For Domestic and International Travel Sales
  2. Savings to Antigua Starting at $390 R/T
     Plus Hotel Stays From $99/Week
  3. System-Wide Savings From ATA Starting at $128 R/T
  4. Alaska Airlines' Year-End Sale From $98 R/T 

II. Travel Information 
  5. Travel Tip: Resolve to Earn Miles in 2002
  6. Travel Alert: Euro to Replace Old Currency Beginning January 1

III. Special Discounts for Smarter Living Members 
  7. Save on Travel During the New Year With Your
     priceline.com Discounts!
  8. Save $15 or Up to 25% on Car Rentals With Your Discounts!
  9. Discounted Hotel Stays: Save Up to $50 or 20%!

IV.  Travel Columns
  10. Taxman Is Preferred Over Airlines
  11. Small Savings Can Add Up When You Travel
  12. What Happens When an Airline Ends Service Without Notice?

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I.  TRAVEL DEALS
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1. FINAL DAYS FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SALES

Several major airfare sales end Thursday, December 27, or Friday,
December 28. Book by midnight Thursday for savings on routes served
by Southwest, as low as $60 round-trip, and for travel to/from
Chicago (Midway) on ATA. Sales for last-minute travel this weekend,
as well as for domestic and international travel through May, expire
at midnight on Friday. For more details, click on the links below.

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2. SAVINGS TO ANTIGUA STARTING AT $390 R/T
   PLUS HOTEL STAYS FROM $99/WEEK

US Airways has released sale fares from select U.S. cities to
Antigua and is also offering hotel rates on the island starting
at $99 per week. Sale fares are valid for travel on Saturdays
between January 5 and May 19. Purchase tickets at least three
days before departure and no later than Friday, December 28.

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3. SYSTEM-WIDE SAVINGS FROM ATA STARTING AT $128 R/T

ATA has released a "Winter Wonder" fare sale, with savings on
travel throughout its system, including cross-country and
selected Caribbean routes. Fares are valid for travel between
January 9 and April 30. Purchase tickets online only and by
Wednesday, January 16. United has matched this sale.

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4. ALASKA AIRLINES' YEAR-END SALE FROM $98 R/T

Alaska Airlines is offering a "year-end clearance" sale on
travel between now and June 7 in the continental U.S., Alaska,
Canada, and Mexico. Purchase tickets at least seven days before
departure and by Friday, December 28, and save an additional
10 percent when you book online.

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II. TRAVEL INFORMATION
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5. TRAVEL TIP: RESOLVE TO EARN MILES IN 2002

Make your New Year's resolution to enroll in your favorite airline's
frequent flier program the next time you travel. Not earning miles
when you fly is like keeping your money under a mattress instead
of in a savings account. Even though airlines have ended their double
miles promotions, earning your way to a free ticket takes very little
effort. Sign up for a credit card, take advantage of a bonus mile
offer or two, and you can earn a free ticket this year!

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6. TRAVEL ALERT: EURO TO REPLACE OLD CURRENCY BEGINNING JANUARY 1

Twelve European countries will ring in the New Year by beginning to
circulate the euro, a shared currency now worth about 90 cents. Most
countries will gradually phase out their former currency by the end
of February. Travelers should expect longer than usual lines at
exchange locations during the transition, and are advised to use
credit cards whenever possible. Britain, Sweden, and Denmark are
the only European Union countries keeping their old currency.

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III. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR SMARTER LIVING MEMBERS
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7. SAVE ON TRAVEL DURING THE NEW YEAR WITH YOUR
   PRICELINE.COM DISCOUNTS!

Save $15 on each airfare, for up to $120 in savings:
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8. SAVE $15 OR UP TO 25% ON CAR RENTALS WITH YOUR DISCOUNTS!
	
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9. DISCOUNTED HOTEL STAYS: SAVE UP TO $50 or 20%!

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IV. TRAVEL COLUMNS
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10. TAXMAN IS PREFERRED OVER AIRLINES

By cutting back on amenities that make travelers more comfortable,
airlines are shooting themselves in the foot, according to Anita
Dunham-Potter. It's no wonder that customers say they prefer dealing
with the IRS to flying.

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11. SMALL SAVINGS CAN ADD UP WHEN YOU TRAVEL
   
Sure, it's important to get a good deal on your airfare and hotel.
But don't overlook the smaller expenses of traveling that can easily
add up. Our Travel Tightwad, Christopher Elliott, explains how to
save on items like luggage carts, telephone calls, and room service.

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12. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN AN AIRLINE ENDS SERVICE WITHOUT NOTICE?

Only a chance conversation prevented Mary G. from showing up for a
return flight that no longer existed. In this week's "Ask Anita,"
Anita Dunham-Potter finds out why Mary was never told about the
change, and suggests ways you can avoid a last-minute surprise. 
  
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