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December 5, 2000

Greetings, Travelers:

New at TRIP.com! Jet Vacations offers travel to France, Britain,
Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Germany,
and Austria. This week we're featuring winter specials to Paris.
Isn't it time you booked that European trip you've been dreaming
about?

In our columns, you'll enjoy our article on the top five tourist
attractions and how to avoid being let down once you're there. In
time for the holidays is Julie Moline's wish list for the road
warrior you know and love (and she wouldn't mind some of these
items herself!). Discover the top 25 small hotels in North
America, and learn how to budget for a family vacation.

Enjoy!


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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S__________________________

DEALS, DEALS, DEALS
 1.  Jet Vacations: Paris for $399
     
http://www.jetvacations.com/packages/package.cfm?packageid=289&countryid=FRA
 2.  ATA: Save up to 25%
     https://www.trip.com/reservations/itn/login/1,1752,1-1-ITN2,00.html
 3.  Hotel Deals: Enjoy the Holidays in the City
     http://www.trip.com/usertools/dealstoyou/subscribe/0,1382,1-1,00.html
 4.  Online Vacation Mall: Ski Copper Mountain, save $70
     http://thetrip.onlinevacationmall.com/hotd/hotdTRP/index.shtml
INSIDE TRIP.com
 5.  Top 25 Small Hotels
     http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=3_4950
 6.  Family Vacation Budgeting
     http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=3_4951
 7.  Revolt of the Business Class
     http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_50/b3711140.htm
 8.  Top Five Tourist Attractions
     http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=4
 9.  A Road Warrior's Holiday Wish List
     http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=22

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D E A L S, D E A L S, D E A L S______________________

1. JET VACATIONS: Paris, $399

Treat yourself to roundtrip airfare to Paris on Air France from
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http://www.jetvacations.com/packages/package.cfm?packageid=289&countryid=FRA

Additional restrictions and applicable fees may apply.

For other winter specials and European travel from Jet Vacations,
visit
http://www.jetvacations.com/index.cfm?cobrand=0

2. ATA: Save up to 25%

Save up to 25% off on select ATA (American Trans Air) flights when
you book your ticket on TRIP.com. Cities include Denver,
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago Midway, Minneapolis, Boston and Las
Vegas. Purchase for travel now or in 2001. No advance purchase or
Saturday night stay required; subject to availability. Additional
restrictions and applicable fees may apply.

To book your discounted fare, visit
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Click on flight, and then enter arrival and departure information,
along with American Trans Air as your preferred airline. After
selecting your flights, click on "Price My Itinerary" - your
special TRIP.com fare will then be displayed. Our travel agents
are available to assist you with your flights at
(888) 484-3874 ext. 1.

3. HOTEL DEALS: Enjoy the Holidays in the City

TRIP.com has great rates at the following hotels:

Boston, MA - Fairmont Copley Plaza, $169/night
Chicago, IL - Hotel Allegro, $159/night
Dallas, TX - Le Meridien, $169/night
New York, NY - Hudson Hotel, $295/night
San Francisco, CA - Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel, $179/night
Miami, FL - Hyatt Regency Hotel, $179/night

Check out these deals and more at:
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Limited availability and restrictions may apply.

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5. BEST SMALL HOTELS IN NORTH AMERICA
A complete listing of the Top 25 North American Small Hotels, as
selected in Conde Nast Traveler's 2000 Readers' Choice Awards,
from Canada to the all over the United States.
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=3_4950

6. BUDGETING FOR A FAMILY VACATION
At the heart of every good vacation is knowing you're getting what
you've paid for. Somehow sipping a pia colada on a lounge chair
while your kids frolic in the pool feels that much more relaxing-
and sweeter--knowing you've gotten a deal.
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=3_4951

7. REVOLT OF THE BUSINESS CLASS
Companies are finding new ways to get execs airborne.
http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_50/b3711140.htm

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, go to Business
Week and TRIP.com for your travel plans.
http://www.thetrip.com/home/0,1311,2_35_139-2,00.html

8. WHEN SIGHTSEEING ISN'T WHAT YOU EXPECTED
Sightseeing comes with a few psychological risks. Even when you
get to see the sights you seek, a small disappointed sigh may
drift through your head: Oh, so that's it, huh? That's how it is
in the real world, sure. But if travelers wanted reality, they'd
stay home. Here's a guide to making five famous attractions live
up to your unrealistic expectations.
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=4

9. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS...
So what genius was it exactly who thought that the best
reward for frequent travelers (frequent flyer miles) would
ultimately mean more travel? After 30 business trips this year,
the top of Julie Moline's holiday wish list is a less punishing
travel schedule--more like exercising frequent-staying-at-home
miles. And oh, yes, she wouldn't mind a few trinkets, gadgets, and
services that sooth tired, grumpy road warrior bodies and souls
while miraculously boosting productivity levels.
http://www.TRIP.com/news/completetraveler.cgi?a=22


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