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TOP 20 DEALS * -- MARCH 13, 2013
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$99 -- 4-Star Niagara Escape w/Casino & Dining, Reg. $194
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1426798
Source: Marriott Gateway on the Falls

US$1288 -- Costa Rica 6-Nt. Holiday from Vancouver, $310 Off
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429635
Source: TravelByJen.com

$179 -- Luxe Eastern Townships Manor w/Breakfast, Reg. $369
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1426748
Source: Manoir Hovey

US$2699 -- Luxury Mediterranean Cruise w/$400 Credit & Air
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429426
Source: Cruise.com

$119 -- Revelstoke 4-Star Mountain Resort w/Parking, 40% Off
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429102
Source: The Sutton Place Hotel, Revelstoke

US$2299 -- India & Nepal 10-Night Vacation w/Guides & Air
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1428944
Source: Gate 1 Travel

US$10 & up -- Travel to Florida: Deals for Spring & Summer
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429458
Source: Various Entertainment Companies & Restaurants

$959 & up -- Puerto Rico 7-Night Vacation w/Air, Save $350
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429386
Source: YYZ Travel Group

$169 -- Banff: 2-Night National Park Escape, Reg. $288
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1428433
Source: The Juniper Hotel

$130 -- Jamaica All-Inclusive Beachfront Resort, Save 40%
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429356
Source: Expedia.ca

US$7-$19 -- Amtrak: Vancouver to U.S. Northwest; Ends 3/14
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429674
Source: Amtrak

$299 -- Thailand: Luxe 3-Night Beach Break for 2, Reg. $1044
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1427967
Source: JW Marriott Khao Lak Beach Resort and Spa

US$2499 -- South Africa Safari incl. Air from Border Cities
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1428421
Source: Lion World Tours

US$10 -- Shutterfly: Custom 20-Page Photo Book; Ends 3/14
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1428279
Source: Shutterfly

US$1099 -- 10-Nt. 'Holy Land' Cruise incl. Israel, $1000 Off
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429478
Source: CruCon Cruise Outlet

$99 -- Lake Las Vegas: 4-Star Resort incl. $50 Credit
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429676
Source: Ravella at Lake Las Vegas

$1136 -- Greek Islands 7-Night Escorted Holiday in Summer
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429249
Source: Intrepid Travel

$501-$601 -- Vancouver to Cancun (Roundtrip, incl. Tax)
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429708
Source: Major Airlines

$199 -- Oregon Wine Country: 2 Nights & $160 in Dining & Spa
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1429638
Source: Oregon Garden Resort

US$1459 -- Galapagos Islands 7-Night Land Package, Save $690
http://www.travelzoo.com/ca/top20/82707495-1428929
Source: Red Mangrove Galapagos & Ecuador Lodges


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Showcasing mean South African mutants, long, Gold Coast Points and fun, rugged Baja peelers
SPOT CHECK: THE DEVIL'S HORN 

South Africa is a surf traveler's paradise. From J-Bay's racy walls to Durban's playful beachbreaks to crazy mutant slabs like the Devil's Horn, that country at the bottom of Africa is holding. Twiggy Baker narrates this spot check, offering insight into one of the country's more menacing tubes. 

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Baja's not really known for barreling beachbreak or mind-bending slabs -- but it does have its share of superfun, long, peeling right points. This user-generated Tripwire documents a few dudes doing a quick-n-dirty mission South of the Border. 

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There's a reason the WCT descends on the Gold Coast every year around this time. Has something to do with cyclones, and what happens when a whole bunch of swell marches up the East Coast of Oz and the wind clocks in SW behind it. Surfer's Paradise offers up a wide array of sand-bottomed points to feast on. 

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Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand new specials from the world's best cruise lines. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Caribbean, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Miami Mar 17, starting at $429, save 61%, FastDeal # 15692

2) Bahamas, 7 nights on Carnival, departs Baltimore Apr 7, starting at $509, save 71%, FastDeal # 20454

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs San Juan Mar 9, starting at $369, FastDeal # 34995 (Royal Caribbean does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

4) Mexico, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles Apr 20, starting at $699, save 60%, FastDeal # 25550

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs Miami Mar 9, starting at $549, save 42%, FastDeal # 28528

6) Middle East, 7 nights on Costa Cruises, departs Dubai Mar 15, starting at $489, save 75%, FastDeal # 31454

7) Alaska Cruise & Alaska Tour, 10 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Vancouver May 17, starting at $1,519, FastDeal # 24803 (Royal Caribbean does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

8) Mediterranean, 14 nights on Fred. Olsen Cruise Line, departs London Apr 8, starting at $1,608, save 34%, FastDeal # 14576

9) Greek Islands, 7 nights on Silversea, departs Istanbul May 18, suite starting at $2,840, FastDeal # 20386 (Silversea does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

10) Caribbean, 10 nights on Regent, departs Miami Mar 22, suite starting at $4,099, save 68%, FastDeal # 14413

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Relax, Lose Weight, Feel Great. And Hit A Spa While You're At It!

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Save Money on Food and Drink While Traveling
At last, a real budget-conscious guide about how to save money while traveling, written in concise, friendly prose. Author Matt Kepnes, or Nomadic Matt, definitely penned How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter, for the...
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Omni’s Simply Street Food Menu
Tapping in on the ever-growing popularity of street food, Omni Hotels & Resorts introduced their Simply Street Food menu in January and The Daily Meal had a chance to taste the dishes at the Omni Houston. Click here for Omni's Simply Street...
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Zeke’s D.C. Donutz Opens, Changes Name Due to Controversy
Graffiti-covered walls and hip-hop blasting out of speakers isn’t exactly what most picture when they think of donut shop décor. But most donut shops are nothing like the recently opened Zeke’s D.C. Donutz.   This... 
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Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town Updates Oasis
There comes a time when a restaurant knows it needs to change, whether it is a shift in demand or simply the desire not to become tired. Oasis, which was originally a buffet-style restaurant in Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel, has just... 
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Chef Gordon Maybury Named Executive Chef at Arizona Biltmore
Chef Gordon Maybury, who has just been named executive chef at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, has a simple philosophy about food: "You can never make a good dish out of bad ingredients, even if it looks good." Handling the... 
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The Comcast Center in Philadelphia Has Food Surprises
One of the biggest Philadelphia tourist draws is the city's extensive history, as it is home to sites like the Liberty Bell and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, among others. Of course there are many other attractive aspects about... 
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A Tutorial on Tasting Rum While Traveling in Puerto RicoSunny skies and lush rainforests aren’t the only inviting aspects of a trip to Puerto Rico, which, even though you don't need a passport to travel there from the mainland U.S., feels like another world. Certainly the beachside resorts and... Read More

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