16 interesting travel deals and Web sites

By Phil Marty

Dec. 1, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune News Service delivered by Newstex) -- Here are some of the more interesting deals and Web sites that came across our desk last week:

HazelMail lets you upload your photo while traveling, turns it into a postcard and mails it for $1.50. www.hazelmail.com

At www.tvtrip.com you can take a video peek at hotels in several large cities around the world.

Savings on travel-related expenses are available at www.ecoupons.com.

Room upgrades and free spa services are among the offerings in the Winter Escapes deal at Peninsula Hotels worldwide. www.peninsula.com and click on Enticements.

Check out eight New Mexico golf courses at www.golfonthesantafetrail.com.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers has a Macy's Holiday Shopping Package that includes, among other things, a $100 Macy's gift card per night. www.chicagotribune.com/macyscard or 866-716-8103 and when booking mention code SCM.

The Westin Chicago River North's Holiday Shopping Package gives a $100 North Bridge mall gift card per night and other perks. www.chicagotribune.com/northbridge or 866-716-8104 and mention code RNS.

Papa Noel rates in New Orleans this December are as low as $79 a night for hotels including the Maison Dupuy in the French Quarter. www.neworleansonline.com/christmas/

Find unusual lodgings in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California and British Columbia at www.uniqueinns.com.

The Corinthia Hotel Prague's Magical Christmas Package, good through Dec. 28, includes round-trip transfers from the airport and a candlelit dinner for two with local wine for about $160 per night. www.chicagotribune.com/corinthia

A Holiday Decorations Package in Colonial Williamsburg features rates starting at $81 a night per person through Dec. 31. www.chicagotribune.com/williamsburg

Explore parking options around airports nationwide at www.aboutairportparking.com.

The Cruise Critic Web site has listings of holiday cruises at www.chicagotribune.com/holidaycruise.

The Economic Stimulus Package at Hotel Indigo Chicago-Vernon Hills gives you the second night free on a two-night stay, plus a $20 certificate for the hotel's Phi Bistro & Bar. www.chicagotribune.com/2for1

If you're in Ft. Worth over the holidays, the Modern Art Museum has free admission on Sundays through Jan. 4, saving 10 bucks per adult or $4 per student over 12. www.themodern.org

Find apartment and condo rentals as well as hotels and bed & breakfasts worldwide at www.rentalo.com.

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Deals and Web sites listed here have been checked for availability, but the listings are not an endorsement.

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