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Frommer's 5 Deals: Chicago, Hong Kong, Italy, Connecticut, and Elvis Country

Take a tour of Elvis landmarks, see the best of Italy, or pick from three more great special offers to destinations around.

All prices are per person and, if lodging is a component of the package, based upon two people traveling together (unless otherwise noted). See "What's Included" and "What's Not" for details about associated taxes and fees and "Complete Details" for information about travel restrictions and, if available, trip add-ons like sightseeing tours and meal plans. Base-prices, taxes and fees can vary based on point of departure and time of travel.

Destination:

Hong Kong
Provider: AsiaLuxe Holidays (tel. 800/742-3133; www.asialuxeholidays.com)

Base Price: $1,522
Duration: Six days, four nights
Additional Fees: $72
What's Included:
Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, half-day Hong Kong island tour, and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax
When: August 21 to September 14
Deadline: No exact deadline given, but two months advanced booking is suggested to ensure availability
Why this is a Deal: Summer air travel to Hong Kong with accommodations at a four-star hotel would normally cost around $2,000.
Complete Details: Departing out of San Francisco, this independent package includes airfare on Singapore Airlines and accommodations at the Harbor Plaza Hotel overlooking Victoria Harbour. Formerly Asian Affair Holidays, AsiaLuxe Tours is the exclusive operator of Singapore Airlines tour products.

Destination: Rome, Florence, and Venice, Italy
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.gotoday.com)
Base Price:
$1,049
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included:
Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, rail travel between cities, hotel taxes and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: November 1 to 15
Deadline: June 19
Why this is a Deal: Save up to $600 off current prices.
Complete Details: Leaving out of New York-JFK or Newark, this see-the-cities-on-your-own package tour puts you up at comfortable local hotels well-reviewed by past travelers. Guest reviews point to small rooms in all three locations but mostly good service and very convenient locations.

Destination: Chicago
Provider: Southwest Vacations (tel. 800/243-8372; www.southwestvacations.com)
Base Price: $486
Duration: Three nights
Additional Fees: $35
What's Included:
Airfare and accommodations.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax
When: June 26 to July 6
Deadline: Book immediately to ensure availability
Why this is a Deal: Save an additional $50 when using promotion code Taste50!
Complete Details: Southwest airlines offers this special weekend in Chicago departing from Columbus, Ohio. Accommodations are at the Sheraton Chicago Hotels and Towers, a four-star hotel with views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River located two blocks from Michigan Avenue. The trip is valid for travel on Thursday and Sunday.

Destination: Elvis Presley Site Tour
Provider: Travel America Tours (tel. 800/686-4114; www.travelamericatours.com)
Base Price: $1,199
Duration: Seven days
Additional Fees: $100
What's Included:
Accommodations, sightseeing, travel by motor coach, and most meals.
What's Not: Driver and organizer tipping
When: August 11
Deadline: Payment is due by July 8.
Why this is a Deal: It's a special price because this is the first time they Travel America is offering the package.
Complete Details: Starting in Missouri and visiting Memphis, Graceland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, the trip makes stops at Elvis's favorite restaurants, Sun Studios, a casino, Elvis's birthplace, church, and other important places in the King's life. Thirteen meals are included in the package price. The highlight of the tour is the annual candlelight vigil held at Graceland on the day Elvis died.

Destination: Uncasville, Connecticut
Provider: Mohegan Sun (tel. 888/777-7922; www.mohegansun.com)
Base Price: $99 per night
Duration: One night or more
Additional Fees: $13
What's Included:
Accommodations, food coupons and betting coupon.
What's Not: Local taxes.
When: Through August
Deadline: Availability is limited so advanced booking is suggested.
Why this is a Deal: Save $60 off the next cheapest rate.
Complete Details: Maximum occupancy is two people per room for this no-frills, low room-rate special. A $15 food discount and a $10 gambling discount is included in the package price. Rooms are either superior or deluxe rooms depending on availability. You must be 21 years or older to use the betting coupons.

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