Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently:
*A 14-night trans-Atlantic cruise with an ocean-view cabin for as little as $1,999 per person, double occupancy, is a great deal. Throw in free air returning to Tampa, Fla., and it’s an amazing deal. The Online Vacation Center is offering the May 2018 package that includes port calls in Key West, Fla.; La Palma and Tenerife in the Canary Islands; and Malaga, Spain, before docking in Barcelona, Spain. It also includes two nights’ hotel in Barcelona. Air add-ons are available from other departure points, including $300 from New York and $350 from Chicago. 800-780-9002, http://tinyurl.com/kklsqmm
*Spring into Summer Rates are being offered by the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels in Florida for stays through July 31. Rates are as low as $79 per night. http://tinyurl.com/kx8qznw
*Sea Island, a five-star resort on Georgia’s coast, is holding a Storyteller’s Weekend June 16-17. Three noted authors will discuss their approach to novel writing, and aspiring writers will have a chance to get their work critiqued. http://tinyurl.com/lh4bsth
*Timberline Adventures offers more than 80 hiking and biking tours in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain. 800-417-2453, http://tinyurl.com/kg4rgln
*Magnificent Macaws will be taking to the air at the Indianapolis Zoo beginning May 27. Seven species of the colorful birds have been undergoing training at the zoo and will fly overhead several times a day as well as being on exhibit. http://tinyurl.com/kodtyzm
*Abbey Road on the River, billed as the world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival, will be May 25-29 in Jeffersonville, Ind., just across the river from Louisville, Ky. More than 50 acts from around the world will perform on multiple stages, including Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone. http://tinyurl.com/kxx3lkv
*The Michigan Antique Festival & Classic Car Show will be June 3-4 in Midland. There will be more than 80 acres of antiques and collectibles from nearly 1,000 dealers of “Treasures & Memories.” The car show will feature antique and classic vehicles, a swap meet and cars for sale. http://tinyurl.com/ka4bx5d
*The Outta Sight Kite Flight will be June 3-4 on the lakefront in Kenosha, Wis. This is the 15th year for this event that features professional sport kite performances as well as a kite-flying school. http://tinyurl.com/lbnqqb9
*The Movement Electronic Music Festival will be May 27-29 at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. The event will feature more than 100 acts, including Carl Cox, The Belleville Three, Adam Beyer, Barclay Crenshaw, Danny Brown and Dixon. http://tinyurl.com/jotukb8
*The Summer Camp Music Festival, May 26-28 in Chillicothe, Ill., will have more than 100 bands performing on seven stages. Among the headliners are Umphrey’s McGee and Moe. This is the 17th year for the fest, which draws more than 20,000 music fans. http://tinyurl.com/yatey6p
*Step back into history on two weekends during the Iowa Renaissance Festival, May 27-29 and June 3-4 in Middle Amana. This is the 26th year for the fest, which includes period entertainment, such as jousting, swordplay, magic, music and more. There will also be lots of food and vendors. http://tinyurl.com/kpcecnl
Deals and websites have been checked for availability as of press time. Listings are not endorsements. Send tips at least a month in advance to ChicagoTribTravel@gmail.com.
Phil Marty is a freelancer.
