Crowd Dodging Deals Abound at CheapTickets(R) A Leading Travel Web Site Unveils Post Holiday Travel Bargains to Off-Season Canada and Europe PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- After surviving the hectic holidays to find the clothing racks marked down 70 percent, standing in line to get early bird discounts and fighting over the few remaining "must have" items in the mall, stressed-out consumers deserve to reward themselves with a much-needed vacation. Through Dec. 28, CheapTickets(R), a leading travel Web site, offers savvy shoppers "crowd dodging deals" on flights, hotels, vacation packages and car rentals. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040519/NYW104LOGO ) "The weeks following the holiday season are an ideal time for travelers to take advantage of smaller crowds and great vacation values," said Mike Stacy, senior vice president of product development and marketing for CheapTickets. "With low prices scarce during the holidays, deals for travel just a few weeks later are abundant." Consumers looking to enjoy quiet airports, shorter lines, fewer crowds and lower rates may want to consider the following post-holiday getaway values for travel in early January: Northern Exposure Ski enthusiasts and those who love sightseeing in a winter wonderland can visit top Canadian destinations including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Banff. * For outdoor adventure buffs yearning to ski, skate and snowboard all day long, CheapTickets offers seven-night vacation packages from Dallas to Banff starting at $665 and three-night getaways from New York City to Toronto starting at $282. Additionally, CheapTickets offers three-star accommodations at Banff's centrally-located Charlton's Cedar Court starting from $99.99 and round-trip flights from New York City to Toronto starting at $143. * Travelers looking to polish up on their French should head to Montreal, the second-largest French speaking city in the world. Book now and enjoy Montreal's shopping, entertainment and culture on four-night vacation packages from D.C. starting at $468 and seven-night vacations from Los Angeles starting at $612. * Picturesque Vancouver is an ideal destination for those needing some rest and relaxation. CheapTickets offers seven-night vacations from New York City starting at $722 and four-night vacation packages from Chicago starting at $512, along with rates at the four-star Westin Bayshore Marina starting from $128.99, complete with panoramic views of the coastline, mountains and Stanley Park. European Vacation Off-season is one of the best times to enjoy Europe and avoid crowds, and CheapTickets currently offers deals on flights, hotels and vacation packages to top destinations including London, Madrid, Rome and Prague. * A winter visit to London truly captures the city's mix of old world charm and world-class theatre, shopping and exhibitions. Retrace Dickens' footsteps on a five-night CheapTickets vacation package from Philadelphia starting at $757 or from Dallas starting at $780. * Check out the popularity of Madrid before the tourist season officially kicks off with five-night vacation packages from Atlanta starting at $890 and seven-night vacation packages from Chicago starting at $892. CheapTickets also has low rates on flights departing from Philadelphia starting at $421 and accommodations at the four-star Partner Prado De Boadilla Hotel starting from $88.99. * The best time to avoid lines at Italy's major tourist attractions is from January to March. CheapTickets currently offers five-night Rome vacation packages from Boston starting at $1,017 and seven-night vacations from Denver starting at $1,364. Travelers will become immersed in history while staying at the four-star Anglo Americano, a six-story palace from the 18th century with rates starting at $133.99. * Prague is one of Europe's best kept secrets and a mecca for history, art and culture enthusiasts. Visit this beautiful city on a seven-night vacation package departing from New York City starting at $1,525 and from Chicago starting at $1,582. Visit http://www.cheaptickets.com/ to find these and many other great rates on flights, accommodations, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, Last Minute Trips and more. Hotel Offer Details: Rates are per room, per night (double occupancy), subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed. Applicable hotel taxes, surcharges, and fees are not included. Vacation Package Offer Details: Domestic vacation packages are per person and include round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), and compact rental car; minimum travel party of two required. International vacation packages include round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations (double occupancy); minimum travel party of two required. Total Vacation Package price will always be clearly displayed to you prior to purchase. Limited time offer is subject to (i) change without notice; (ii) availability (advance reservation is required). Airfare Offer Details: Airfares quoted include a $6 booking fee, fuel surcharges and other non-governmental charges and fees, but do not include: (i) Passenger Facility Charges, from $1-$18, depending on itinerary; (ii) $3.10 federal excise tax per domestic flight segment (takeoff/landing); (iii) $2.50 September 11th Security Fee per enplanement ($10 maximum); and (iv) if applicable, depending on itinerary (a) for domestic segments to/from Alaska/Hawaii, a $6.90 International Travel Facilities Tax (applies only for departures); and (b) international fees and taxes up to approximately $200. Some itineraries require paper tickets. Shipping fees start at $19.99. Airfares valid on select fares, subject to availability & not guaranteed until ticketed. Fares quoted are round-trip, coach class, per adult and apply to US point-of-sale and point-of-ticketing only. Limited time offer (void where prohibited by law). Other restrictions/requirements/rules may apply (including blackout dates). About CheapTickets CheapTickets is a leading seller of discounted leisure travel products online through its Web site, http://www.cheaptickets.com/. CheapTickets provides consumers access to its exclusive collection of unpublished airfares, as well as regularly published fares on hundreds of airlines. In addition to air, CheapTickets' family of discounted travel products also includes hotel accommodations, cruises, rental cars, vacation packages, condo rentals, and Last Minute Trips. Founded in 1986, CheapTickets is part of the Consumer Travel Americas group within Cendant's Travel Distribution Services Division. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040519/NYW104LOGODATASOURCE: CheapTickets CONTACT: Media Contacts, Kathie Gonzalez, +1-303-357-3463, , or Hollie Pantano, +1-212-880-5278, , both of CheapTickets Web site: http://www.cheaptickets.com/

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