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March 01, 2005
Watch and Go
Ever watch a program on the Travel Channel and wish you were there? Here's your chance to live out those fantasies at a bargain. Return to this page every week for hot vacation deals based on the week's shows. Bon voyage!
Destinations This Week: Alaska | Chicago | Egypt | Germany | Las Vegas | London | New Orleans | Philadelphia
Cruise Wild Alaska
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Vacation Home Search: Alaska, Vicki Westphal
A resident of the fast-growing Wasilla suburb of Anchorage, Vicki Westphal is looking for a nature retreat away from the crowds.
Tune in Monday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown: Bavaria, Germany
Enter the fairytale atmosphere of the Bavarian Alps, complete with a mountaintop castle that served as the inspiration for Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World.
Tune in Tuesday, March 1, at 3:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Oberstaufen, Germany: 7 nights starting at $349.50 (airfare not included)
The city of Oberstaufen is mainly known for its winter facilities, but there is more to this city than downhill skiing. Facilities include golf, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, downhill skiing, and cross country skiing.
Taste of Chicago
Host Mark DeCarlo takes a tasty tour of the Windy City, stopping in Greektown for cheese-saganaki and the Palmer House, the birthplace of brownies.
Tune in Tuesday, March 1, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Chicago: Stay 2 nights starting at $190.00 (airfare not included)
Chicago's neighborhoods offer visitors a collage of sights, sounds, and taste that makeup one of the most ethnically diverse and architecturally celebrated cities in America.
Mirage Poker Showdown
A cool million awaits the winner as champ Scotty Nguyen starts the day in first place. But close behind is three-time WPT finalist John Juanda, talented Eli "Mr. Vegas" Elezra, and 70s sitcom star-turned-poker ace Gabe Kaplan.
Tune in Wednesday, March 2, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Britain's Top Ten Castles and Palaces
Visit 10 of the most spectacular castles and palaces in Britain, from Stirling Castle to Hampton Court.. Tune in Wednesday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. ET/PT.
London: Three nights starting at $459.
Visit a city of civility and pomp, colorful pubs, steadfast guards, double-decker buses, vibrant music and English royalty.
Vacation Challenge: New Orleans Soul
A California family chooses from three vacations in the Big Easy: a swamp romp that highlights bayou culture; a music and Voodoo theme that includes an audience with a Voodoo priestess; and a gourmet experience at Emeril Lagasse's eatery.
Tune in Friday, March 4, at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Must-See Egypt
Travel to the ten best tourist destinations in Egypt, including the mountain where God spoke to Moses, the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the famous Great Pyramid and the Sphinx at Giza.
Tune in Friday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Egypt, Red Sea
There is so much to do while you are visiting the Red Sea, from scuba diving, golf, shopping, beautiful beaches, fishing, and many water sports to take part in.
Secrets of Philadelphia
A visit to the City of Brotherly Love is an encounter with the nation's paternity. The nation's first capital city is home to other national "firsts".
Tune in Sunday, March 6, at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Philadelphia: Stay for two or three nights, cheap!
Philadelphia is the second largest city on the East Coast and ranks fifth in the nation, with a metropolitan population of 5.8 million.
