Alfama, the old quarter of Lisbon

Asia. Airfare to Bangkok plus 4 nights at the Royal River Hotel is now as low as $668 p/p. Or go to Beijing for 4 nights for only $759. Hong Kong air and hotel combinations are similarly priced. Even an 11-day escorted tour in Japan which includes Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakoni, and Kyoto starts at $1,990 from the west coast.

Europe. Enjoy a 3 night mini-holiday in London as low as $613 from New York with air, transfers, hotel, breakfast, service fees and taxes. Charters from Cleveland to Budapest are $799, from Chicago to London or Dublin for $598. Special offerings to many countries are now available. The value of a European trip has never been greater.

Alaska. 2 for 1 savings are still available on selected Holland America cruises. In May you can experience the Glacier Bay Inside Passage Cruise or the Glacier Discovery Cruise at special prices. Holland American was cruising in Alaska long before anyone else -- even before Alaska was a state!

Mexico. Remember there are always specials to one of Northeast Ohio's favorite destinations, Cancun. Now, with the growth of all-inclusives in Cancun, Cozumel and the newer destinations of Playacar and Huatulco, it is becoming a favorite family destination for summer fun as well.