Sailing
SPLURGE: Rome to Venice
Star Clippers recently added the Royal Clipper, a majestic giantess modeled on the 1902 Preussen, to its fleet. The biggest fully rigged sailing ship afloat, her size benefits the reluctant high-seas adventurer (three pools, watersports platform, and a spa), while her anachronistic layout pleases the sailors. From $2,865 per person for 11 days; www.starclippers.com
VALUE: Pacific Northwest
Local Escape’s century-old classic wooden tall ship, the schooner Martha, is the oldest working sailboat in Washington. Passengers learn to rig the sails and integrate with the professional crew while learning the history of the comely vessel and spotting sea lions. From $925 per person for 4 days, all-inclusive, with transfers from Seattle; www.localescapes.com
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$120/nt+: Upscale Rome hotel near city center Getaroom.com
$161/nt+: Luxe Seattle hotel w/brkfst & champagne Perfect Escapes
$161/nt+: Luxury Seattle hotel w/free upgrade & brkfst Perfect Escapes
$99/nt+: Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown & more Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown
$79/nt+: Courtyard Seattle Southcenter & more Marriott hotels Courtyard Seattle Southcenter
$25/nt+: Great rates on last-min. hotel deals in Vegas & more Hotels.com
$108/nt+: Peaceful 4-star Venice hotel at budget price Residenza Cannaregio
$109/nt+: Mediterranean Inn Expedia
$789+: Barcelona and Rome 6-nt combo w/airfare & hotels EuropeanDestinations.com
$799+: London, Paris & Rome 6-nt combo w/all flights EuropeanDestinations.com
Fall Getaways to Europe from $376 Editors' Review
$995+: Barcelona, Paris & Rome 6-nts w/round-trip airfare EuropeanDestinations.com
$1899+: 11-nt cruise to Greek Isles & more w/flight Online Vacation Center
$295+: 3-star Holiday Inn Seattle Expedia
$300+: La Quinta Inn & Suites Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland Expedia
$303+: Baymont Inn Kirkland Expedia
$349+: 7-night Mediterranean cruise on Voyager of the Seas Royal Caribbean
$2699+: Wine-themed Mediterranean sail from Barcelona to Rome Cruise Holidays Alexandria
$399+: 7-night Mediterranean cruise on Celebrity Century Celebrity Cruises
$549+: 8-night Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Seattle Norwegian
$699+: 7-nt Alaska cruise to/from Seattle w/ship credit Expedia
$449+: 7-nt Alaska cruise from Vancouver w/Prince Rupert Norwegian Cruise Line
