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Enhance Romance with Champagne, Fifth Night Free, Rates from $219

WHO:
The beautiful 168-room AAA Four-Diamond Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, a Preferred Hotel Group, with direct access to 1,000 feet of secluded Florida coastline

WHAT:

Honeymooners can delight in a luxury South Florida beach getaway from just $219 per night at the AAA Four-Diamond Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. Adding to its spectacular beachfront location and classic Caribbean charm, Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa offers newlyweds champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, and a fifth night free. Guests can spread out and relax in spacious guest rooms boasting more than 370 square feet, fully-stocked honor bars and plush bath robes. Property amenities include Signature treatments at the 7,500-square-foot Spa, outstanding dining options at Sinclairs Ocean Grill or the outdoor Sandbar, and an oceanfront pool and lounge area with hammocks and a fire pit. Guests also enjoy complimentary self-parking, high-speed Internet in all guest rooms, and no resort fee.

Starting at just $219* per night, the Honeymoon package includes:

Luxury accommodations
Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival
Fifth night free
WHEN:
Through December 31, 2011

WHERE:
At 5 North A1A in Jupiter, Florida, the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is ideally located just 12 miles from downtown West Palm Beach, with direct highway access to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike.

HOW:

To book the Honeymoon package, call (800) 228-8810 and reference promotion code: PBHONEY.

*Fifth night free when staying four consecutive nights.

Located at the northern tip of Palm Beach County in Jupiter, Florida, the 168-room AAA Four-Diamond Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is treasured for its effortless blend of classic Caribbean-style and barefoot elegance. The nine-story resort features renovated guest rooms and suites with designer Mahogany furnishings, marble bathrooms, and private seating balconies to showcase stunning ocean views. A full range of guestroom upgrades includes fully-stocked honor bars, plush robes and slippers, in-room safes, and a VIP evening turndown service. Resort amenities include a heated oceanfront swimming pool and whirlpool spa, an outdoor lounge area complete with cabana-style chairs, fire pit and dive-in movies, a fitness center offering private instruction, lighted tennis courts, game room, full-service 7,500-square-foot Spa, Little Loggerheads Kids’ Club, and three award-winning restaurants and dining options. Just minutes from the Palm Beach International Airport and the area’s renowned shopping, dining, entertainment and golf, the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is also a member of Summit Hotels & Resorts, a Preferred Hotel Group.

-Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa-

Wineries, Citrus Farm, Pumpkin Obstacle Course and Festival Entertain Visitors

BRADENTON, Fla. – The soft, white sands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key have obvious appeal for visitors, but the rich soil of Bradenton’s growing community of family-owned farms and vineyards – along with a construction site turned heavy equipment playground – have become fertile ground for new vacation experiences. Wine tastings, hay rides, citrus grove and vineyard tours, The Heavy Equipment Experience™ and “u-pick” farms are among several Bradenton area “agritourism” experiences visitors can now enjoy. Mixon Fruit Farms, Rosa Fiorelli Winery and other Bradenton farmers and growers recently formed Gulf Coast AgVentures to collectively market these experiences to visitors.

Florida’s sweetest attraction since 1939, Mixon Fruit Farms is open year round as an entertaining and informative way for visitors to learn about Florida’s citrus industry. Among the farm’s many attractions are the Orange Blossom Express tram tour of the citrus groves; an interactive wildlife show featuring rescued Florida animals, reptiles and birds; a koi pond and butterfly garden; and a tour of the working juice processing plant and packing house. Lunch, breakfast and their signature Orange Swirl Ice Cream are served at the Groveside Café, while at the Groveside Market visitors can taste Florida wines or homemade fudge, and order fresh fruit to be shipped home. The Mixon family welcomes everyone back for their annual special events, including the Orange Blossom and Harvest Festivals, and Concerts in the Grove held in the outdoor pavilion.

Two local couples, one from Sicily, the other Bradenton natives, operate the Bradenton area’s finest wineries, including Rosa Fiorelli Winery and Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery. Both wineries are open daily and offer free vineyard tours and wine tastings, and Rosa Fiorelli welcomes u-pick of their muscadine grape varieties (through September). The Rosa Fiorelli Winery caters to visitors with group tours of their 10-acre vineyard and 3,000 square foot winery featuring lunch, a tasting and souvenir glass. Thanks to convenient online ordering, guests can easily try one of the new featured wines, such as the NV Aurora, boasting an essence of fresh peaches, or the 2007 Southern Red with floral aromas. Bunker Hill focuses on “green” operations, using only 100 percent recycled wine bottles, natural corks, and origami gift wrapping instead of bags. All 10 of their handcrafted wines are aged in their “wine cave”. They are a popular choice for destination weddings and special events, and beginning in 2012, will offer Fresh Whole Fruit wines.

The fall season is also harvest time for pumpkins, which one area attraction is carving up on a mammoth scale. People at Play: The Heavy Equipment Experience, the Southeast’s first Heavy Equipment Playground, has added pumpkins to its demolition experience with a fun new “Punkin Chunkin’ Package”. Visitors climb into the cab of a CATERPILLAR 312 Steel Track Excavator to navigate a fun and challenging obstacle course, after which they can smash a dozen large, orange pumpkins using the Excavator bucket. This one-of-a-kind experience costs $425 (plus tax) and is only available through November 13.

Known for its fresh vegetables, farm market and u-pick operations, Hunsader Farms opens in mid-September (through June) to sell their fresh produce and prepare for the annual Pumpkin Festival held October 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30, 2011. During the festival, visitors can pick fresh-from-the-farm Halloween pumpkins, enjoy live country music, shop more than 100 craft booths, hop on a hay ride or watch the corn and pumpkin cannons in action. The festival also caters to children, with a colossal corn maze; hay, train and pony rides; a petting zoo and barnyard playground.

About Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key
Ideally located between Sarasota and Tampa Bay on Florida’s southwest coast, Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key, and their coastal companions, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, are treasured for their authentic Old Florida charm, breath-taking scenery, funky dining and shopping districts, and miles of sugar-white sands. The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Manatee County, Florida. Tourism is Manatee County’s leading industry, employing nearly 18,000 residents, generating a direct annual economic impact of more than $470 million in the local economy and producing more than $6 million in bed-tax collections in 2010. For more information, call (941) 729-9177, ext. 243 or visit www.AMILBK.com . We also invite you to follow us on Facebook at “Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key” and Twitter @VisitBradenton.

Austrian Airlines Vacation Center has created a new vacation package that deliciously showcases Vienna: Coffee, Culture & Klimt, starting at $1,259 per person from New York or Newark.

Today’s cozy cafes and neighborhood coffee spots may easily be traced back to Vienna, Austria, where charming coffee houses have been part of the cityscape since the 1800s. For more than 175 years, Vienna’s coffee houses have been the home away from home for Europe’s artists, writers, composers, politicians and thinkers, including 19th and 20th century cultural icons like Johann Strauss, Sigmund Freud, Leo Trotzki and Gustav Klimt.

Art lovers will be pleased to know that between now and the end of 2012, Vienna will celebrate the 150th birthday of Art Nouveau’s master painter Gustav Klimt (The Kiss) with a series of special events and exhibits. For a complete listing of events, see KLIMT 2012.

Vienna still boasts more than 1,600 coffeehouses, and US travelers are invited to visit some of the most spectacular ones using this three-night, four-day package that’s available from New York, Newark, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles or Chicago.

The Coffee, Culture & Klimt vacation package includes:

Roundtrip air transportation on Austrian Air, economy class, between New York, Newark, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago or Los Angeles and Vienna, Austria.
Three (3) nights hotel accommodation in Vienna’s NH Belvedere, a four-star property.
Daily buffet breakfast, hotel service charges and hotel taxes.
Coffee and a slice of the Original Sacher-Torte at Hotel Sacher with a dollop of fresh unsweetened whipped cream, and coffee and cake of your choice at Café Central
Half day historical city sightseeing tour, and a combination entrance ticket to the Belvedere Palace.This includes admission to the Gustav Klimt / Josef Hoffmann. Pioneers of Modernism exhibit from 10.25.11-3.4.12)

Travelers will likely be ready for a great cup of coffee when they arrive in Vienna, and what is better than enjoying it with a slice of the Original Sacher-Torte at Hotel Sacher? Also included in the package is a stop at Café Central in the heart of Vienna, where travelers get to select their own piece of cake to go with a cup of splendid Viennese coffee.

“When you are sitting in one of Vienna’s grand coffee houses, you can easily imagine yourself back in the Art Nouveau period,” remarks Bram Majtlis, president of Austrian Airlines Vacation Center. “You’ll find examples of this important art movement all over the city, and right now, there are more Klimt works on display in Vienna than ever before!”

Austrian Airlines’ Coffee, Culture & Klimt vacation package is available for travel between now and December 14, 2011 and again between January 8 – March 28, 2012. This vacation package may also be used as the start of a longer vacation: passengers can stay in Europe up to 30 days and add other cities and countries, if desired. Single supplements, upgrades, additional combinations and extensions are available upon request.

Validity:

Travel is available for travel between now and October 31, 2011 (starting at $1,339 ppdo from JFK or EWR), or between November 1 – December 14, 2011 and January 8 – March 31, 2012 (starting at $1,259 ppdo from JFK or EWR). The single supplement is $215. Weekend surcharges apply. Extension nights and upgrades are available upon request, as are rates for travel during other dates.

All packages need to be booked at least 14 days in advance. Payment in full is required within 24 hours of confirmation. Once confirmed, the packages are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be changed. Packages will be booked in economy class and are subject to schedule and space availability. Your minimum stay is 3 nights or one Saturday overnight, and your maximum stay in Europe is 30 days. The Coffee, Culture & Klimt Vacation package prices include fuel surcharges but do not include US Customs / INS / Aphis fees / International Transportation Tax / Passenger Facility Charges / Civil Aviation Security Fee / domestic and foreign Security and Airport Charges of approximately USD $185 per passenger, depending on the itinerary. Additional taxes and fees may be collected by foreign governments. All taxes / fees / surcharges are subject to change and exchange rate fluctuations and may vary on the day of booking.

Further details may be found on austrianair-vacations.com. For additional information or to make reservations, contact Austrian Airlines Vacation Center at (800) 790-4682, or info@austrianair-vacations.com.

About IMTC: Austrian Airlines Vacation Center is a division of IMTC (International Marketing & Travel Concepts, Inc.) and specializes in individual vacation packages from the USA to European destinations on Austrian Air. IMTC was founded in 1992 by Bram Majtlis, President, and the privately-held company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Other IMTC divisions include: IMTC/Pegasus, IMTC Concerts, Gold Concepts Public Relations and EdiTour.

Constance Belle Mare Plage on the island of Mauritius has gained further esteem in the world of golf by agreeing to host one of the leading events on the European Senior Tour calendar.

For the last two years, the Legend course at the Constance Belle Mare Plage has provided the venue for the MCB Open, one of the tournament on the Senior Tour’s annual calendar.

But, from December this year, the Senior Tour Championship, arguably the most prestigious tournament outside of the Majors, will visit the island following the signing of a new four-year agreement by sponsors the Mauritius Commercial Bank.

The new tournament will be called the MCB Tour Championship and, for the next four years, will provide the climax to the season instead of launching the campaign as was the case with the MCB Open

The MCB Tour Championship will bring together the top 54 players in the Senior Tour order-of-merit to compete for a share in a prize fund worth a minimum of €400,000. The winners of the season’s Majors and the previous year’s champion are also eligible to compete.

Following the tournament, the coveted John Jacobs Trophy will be presented to the player who finishes the season at the head of the order-of-merit.

This year’s MCB Tour Championship will be played over 54 holes, from December 9 to 11 and will be preceded, as in the past, by a series of amateur competitions and a pro-am event.

Coverage of the tournament will appear in national, international and local newspapers and magazines, through television and radio, and via the PGA European Tour website, while all the week’s activities – reports, scores and features – can be accessed through the dedicated MCB Tour Championship website, www.mcbtourchampionship.com

Raoul Gufflet, international head at the Mauritius Commercial Bank, is looking forward to the new tournament:

“Hosting the last event of the European Senior Tour season with such a strong field will guarantee spectacular golf,” he said.

“We are delighted that the MCB Tour Championship is set to become one of the top events on the European Senior Tour calendar.

“With this enhanced partnership, what was already the most prestigious golf competition in the Indian Ocean will be even better and will promote Mauritius as a true golf destination.”

Patrice Binet-Decamps, managing director of Constance Hotels Experience, said:

“Constance Hotels Experience has been present on the world golf map since 1992, with our three championship golf courses in Mauritius and the Seychelles, and we are happy to reinforce our association with the European Senior Tour.

“Following the success of the MCB Open, Constance Belle Mare Plage is delighted to host the European Senior Tour players for the MCB Tour Championship in December 2011.”

LOT is offering extraordinarily low business class fares from New York and Chicago for the month of September. Fares start as low as $1,859 round-trip. Tickets must be purchased by September 30, 2011 for departures from September 15 through December 15, 2011. In addition travelers will earn triple miles in LOT’s Miles & More frequent flyer program for travel through November 30, 2011.

LOT Business Class travelers can stretch out in a spacious cabin featuring 18 lie-flat seats with a 160 degree recline while enjoying savory meals from award winning recipes prepared by renowned Polish Celebrity Chef Robert Sowa. Plus, travelers can enjoy in-flight entertainment with a selection of music and feature films.

About LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines has been connecting Poland with the rest of the world since 1929. Today, LOT’s fleet of 52 aircraft serves over 50 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. Its network is further enhanced by its membership in Star Alliance since 2003, which serves 1,160 airports in 181 countries across the globe. Future expansion is planned when LOT takes delivery of the most modern aircraft – the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in 2012, further improving its fleet as well as positioning itself for long haul growth. As an award winning airline; consistently recognized by Business Traveller Magazine and Global Traveler Magazine, LOT is in a position to continue its growth and reputation as a European carrier with a global network.

This Halloween, families are expected to converge on Ireland’s historic Ashford Castle for a “Hogwarts Halloween” celebration where Harry Potter’s magical world of witches and wizards will come to life.

The castle’s secret rooms, hidden alcoves, and mystical surroundings of secluded woodlands give Ashford Castle the ideal setting for magicians in the making. After all, sorcery and magic at the historic castle date back 700 years, so who knows what will happen this year?

Two “Hogwarts Halloween” packages are offered from October 28th through November 6th:

October 28, 30; November 1, 3, 5

Noon – “Forbidden Forest” treasure hunt for entire family

3pm – Visit to the hiding place of Dingle, Ashford Castle’s resident owl (supervised)

4pm – Afternoon “Chamber of Art” painting class (supervised)

5pm – 6:30pm: Kids’ dinner in the Ardilaun Suite (supervised)

6:30pm – 9pm: Harry Potter movie evening (supervised)

From 7pm – George V Table d’Hote dinner for Mom and Dad

October 29, 31; November 2, 4, 6

Noon – “Hidden Garden” treasure hunt for entire family

3pm -”House Elves” cooking class (supervised)

4pm-5pm – Afternoon “Chamber of Witchcraft & Wizardry” (supervised)

5pm – 6pm – Kids’ dinner in the Ardilaun Suite (supervised)

6:30pm – 9pm – Harry Potter movie evening (supervised)

From 7pm – George V Table d’Hote dinner for Mom and Dad

The one-night package is priced at €495 (approximately US$709) and the two-night package is priced at €950 (approximately US$1,361); both offer accommodation in a Deluxe Family Room. Both packages are based on two adults and two children under the age of 12. An additional charge of €85 (approximately US$122) per night may be applied for each additional child.

For more information, visit: www.ashford.ie

Christmas Markets, Holiday Specials, and an Abundance of Winter Activities make for A Memorable Northern German Holiday Experience.

Germany’s most northern Christmas capitals, Berlin and Hamburg, set themselves apart from their well-known southern German counterparts with their very individual modern flair and distinct urban personalities. A scenic 90-minute, high-speed train ride apart, visitors can experience a very traditional German Holiday spirit complemented by high culture and urban edge in Berlin, and cool style and maritime elegance in Hamburg.

Holiday Highlights in Hamburg and Berlin include:

Christmas Markets: From Romantic to Off Beat

Starting as early as November 21, Christmas markets are poised to get you in the holiday spirit. Hot mulled “Glühwein”, traditional gingerbread, and cold weather comfort snacks are a must, and corralling and holiday concerts contribute further to the festive mood.

Hamburg’s 15 Christmas markets range from the nostalgic Historical Market at Rathausmarkt square with its old-time alleys, to the Wintermagic at Jungfernstieg, which is on the city’s canals and known for its old-fashioned ferries wheel and famous hanseatic maritime flair. Germany’s only “adults only” Santa Pauli market offers a naughty alternative to the traditional format: located in Hamburg’s famed red-light district Sankt Pauli, the focus is on cocktails, cabaret, and live music. The city’s newest market is at Überseequartier at HarborCity, a former dock area-turned urban hot spot.

At year’s end, Berlin’s 60 holiday markets invite visitors to slow down and enjoy the Season. The most romantic Christmas market is the old-world Weihnachtszauber at Gendarmenmarkt Square in the Eastern part of the city. In the West, the market at Charlottenburg Palace is known for its stunning backdrop and high-end arts and crafts. The Lucia Christmas Market at the Kulturbrauerei, a former brewery-turned cultural hot-spot, features Swedish traditions, atmospheric light displays, and occasional bonfires.

Winter sports, the Outdoors and Family Fun

An illuminated wintery steamboat cruise on Hamburg’s inner city Alster lake has long been a favorite activity for families. However, in recent winters, unusually low temperatures covered the 400 acre body of water with a solid ice layer, turning the lake into a popular outdoor wonderland for skating, ice sports, or walking. On weekends booths set up on the ice and serve hot beverages and hearty snacks.

Irrespective of temperatures, Europe’s largest artificial outdoor ice rink at Hamburg’s Indoo Arena at Planten und Blomen park offers winter-long skating.

In lieu of real mountains, Berlin’s Winterwelt (Winter World) at Potsdamer Platz features a 40-feet high and 230-feet long mobile toboggan run, a free outdoor ice rink and curling lanes, complemented by a rustic “ski hut”, where waiters in traditional garb serve Austrian specialties.

Romantics can enjoy the holiday lights and decorations at Berlin’s historic center from a horse-drawn carriage. Tours start in front of the Opern Palais.

Christmas Trees and Holiday Lights

For more than 40 years, the Alstertanne has been Hamburg’s best known Christmas tree. Mounted on a pontoon in the middle of the Alster lake, this tall and festively lit pine tree is in clear view from the upscale Jungfernstieg shopping area, which is also decked out in festive Advent dress during the Holiday season.

A tall Christmas tree on Pariser Platz at the iconic Brandenburg Gate makes for a perfect photo opportunity. Traditionally, the tree is donated by a small community in Norway and decorated with stars, angels, red apples and more than 800 lights. From here, illuminated Linden trees beckon visitors to stroll down Unter den Linden Boulevard.

Culture and Holiday Shows

In Hamburg and Berlin, opera and music are part of the Holiday magic.

The 2011 winter program at the Hamburg State Opera includes performances of Humperdinck’s “Hänsel and Gretel”, the “Nutcracker”, as well as the Hamburg Ballet’s traditional performance of the “Christmas Oratory”.

http://www.hamburgische-staatsoper.de/de/2_spielplan/index.php?s=1322694000&t=Kalender

Berlin’s three opera houses and seven symphony orchestras will be staging holiday specials, such as a Family Christmas Concert and organ performance at the Berlin Philharmonics, http://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/concerts/kalender/view/browser/datum/2011-12/ as well as “Cinderella” and Verdi’s “La Traviata” performed at the Schiller Theater by the Staatsoper Ensemble. http://www.staatsoper-berlin.org/de_DE/calendar/01.12.2011-31.12.2011

Holiday Specials and Hotel Packages

Hamburg Tourismus offers a special Holiday package on their website, including one overnight, a guided tour of the Christmas markets, shopping voucher, sightseeing tour, Hamburg Card and restaurant discounts. Package starts at Euro 109.00 per person. http://www.hamburg-tourism.de/en/search-booking/pauschalen/overview-packages/details/hamburg-in-der-weihnachtszeit/

The Ritz Carlton in Berlin serves Advent afternoon tea and traditional roast goose dinners in their Brasserie Debrosses.

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Berlin/Information/Calendar/Default.htm. The 5-star Hotel Brandenburger Hof offers a high-end New Years package, including four overnights and an exclusive cultural and culinary program, from Euro 1,944.00 per person. http://www.visitberlin.de/en/article/new-years-eve-in-berlin-2011.

For more information

Tourist information and bookings at www.visitberlin.com  and www.hamburg-tourismus.de

Intermingling history of the west, the fall crush in Washington wine country, spectacular autumn scenery and exhilarating river explorations, American Safari Cruises offers six departures along the Columbia and Snake Rivers in October and November 2011.

The weeklong Rivers of the West itinerary sails one-way between Portland, Oregon and Lewiston, Idaho (and reverse) aboard the exclusive 12-guest Safari Spirit.

Available for individual travel or charter, departure dates include October 8; November 12, 19 and 26; and special Culinary and Wine Discovery theme cruises on October 29 and November 5.

“Our small group travel philosophy shines on this itinerary along the rivers,” said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “Guests will enjoy private tours and wine tastings along with expert interpretation of the area’s history by our on board naturalist.”

The itinerary transits eight locks, three states and cuts through the dramatic Columbia River Gorge on its route between Portland, Oregon and Lewiston, Idaho.

In Oregon, guests will explore the Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam and dock for the evening in the picturesque town of Hood River—the wind surfing capital of the world.

A guest speaker joins guests after dinner in Hood River to discuss the area’s history.

Cruising the Columbia, the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region, offers a close-up look at the workings of the rivers’ locks and dams.

On the Washington side, highlights include private tours to two local wineries for wine tastings, a guest speaker in Richland knowledgeable about the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, cruising through a wildlife region rich with migratory birds, entering the Snake River and kayaking or skiff explorations up the Palouse River.

An exhilarating jet boat ride into Hells Canyon in Idaho takes guests into North America’s deepest canyon for incredible scenery and opportunities to view 7,000-year-old petroglyphs and bighorn sheep.

On board the Safari Spirit, elegant décor and a casual atmosphere combine into a welcome sense of luxury.

The inclusive cruises include all from-the-yacht activities and equipment; transfers; exquisite meals; fine wine, premium spirits and microbrews; and all port charges, taxes and fees.

The Safari Spirit features a hot tub, sauna, library, open bridge, Tempur-pedic mattresses, Jacuzzi tub and shower and heated tile floors in all bathrooms, and upper category balconies.

An all-American crew has a guest-crew ratio of 2 to 1. Yachts can be booked as a private charter or by individual stateroom. To book a yachting adventure or to request additional information, contact your travel agent or American Safari Cruises at 888-862-8881 or email sales@americansafaricruises.com

NEWPORT, RI—As the summer sun starts to give way to milder coastal breezes, and the tree tops are painted in vivid hues of crimson red, brilliant yellow and burnt orange, Newport and Bristol County enter into what is arguably it’s most majestic of seasons.

While Mother Nature shows off, enjoy awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, enchanting wineries, coastal charm, world-class events, miles of trails, farm to fork dining and fine boutique shopping—it’s all here in the City-by-the-Sea.

Apple and pumpkin picking at our local farms is a family favorite, and don’t forget to fête the fall harvest with a fun-filled hayride and at the many upcoming festivals.

Relax by the fireplace of a charming inn, be pampered at a luxurious spa, sample the spoils of a local brewery and learn about the role rum production played during the Colonial era while sipping from a batch made the exact same way.

Whether a family adventure, girlfriends getaway or a romantic weekend for two, Newport has it all.

Check for last minute deals and special packages at www.GoNewport.com.

Here are just some upcoming events:

October 1-2: HarborFest A waterfront block party welcoming fall with locally grown food, live music, art and fun for all ages!

October 1-2: Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair An old-fashioned autumn Fair with crafters, food, games, animals, hay rides, and legendary mud pit that attracts 13,000 visitors over the 2-day festivities.

October 9: Oysterfest This inaugural event, which takes place at and benefits historic Fort Adams overlooking Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, toasts the bivalves, local seafood and specialty dishes with a day of music and family fun.

October 8-10: International Oktoberfest Raise your steins and toast to the flavors of fall with this 3-day event with a spirited International Biergarten, authentic Bavarian entertainers and show bands, dance troupes and yodelers, and 2 stages of rompin,’ stompin’ Oom-Pah-Pah entertainment .

October 15-16: Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this festival honors the harvest of the sea with copious amounts of seafood, continuous live music and family fun, all beneath the Wharf’s colorful tents.

October 20-23, 27-31: The Haunted Shipyard Only brave souls set foot inside the barred gates of the ghostly shipyard, where dread and terror linger down each gangway as your former yardhand reluctantly escorts you through room after room of unspeakable horrors. An all-ages zone features attractions to entertain the entire family, including a “Scare-Free, Lights-On” children’s area, and a full bar and concessions in the Courtyard create a diversion from the evening’s haunt.

For a complete lie-up of autumn events, travel packages and last minute deals, visit www.GoNewport.com

The Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced its Pick Your Package Promotion for fall/winter. All packages include a FREE Mall of America® Super Savings Coupon Book – a $9.95 value, which features over $1,500 in combined savings. Packages require an overnight stay at any Eagan’s 15 hotels Thurs-Sun with a choice of the following:

Two free wrist bands with unlimited rides at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America®

Two free Minnesota Zoo admissions

Two free tickets to Sea Life at Mall of America

Two free tickets to Joke Joint Comedy Club

Two free tickets to Great Clips IMAX Theater

$20 dining card at an Eagan restaurant plus 2 movie tickets to Regal Eagan 16 Theaters

Eagan’s Pick Your Package promotional offers are subject to change and are based upon availability.

Packages will change seasonally and may be expanded to include tickets to popular festivals, sporting events, theatrical performances and other entertainment options.

To learn more about the latest Pick Your Package offers and qualifications, visit www.eaganmn.com.

About Eagan, MN

Visitors to Eagan can enjoy great shopping and dining along with family attractions such as Cascade Bay Waterpark, the Blast Indoor Play Experience and Caponi Art Park. The city is located near many popular attractions, including Mall of America, Valleyfair! Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Club and the Minnesota Zoo. Eagan hotels also offer free parking and most offer complimentary breakfast and shuttle transportation to Mall of America, Mpls/St. Paul International Airport and to the light rail shuttle to downtown Minneapolis. To learn more about Eagan or to Pick Your Package, contact the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau at 866-324-2620 or visit www.eaganmn.com