Here are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently:
*Skiers from the Chicago area who want to get to the slopes in Aspen, Colo., this winter will find things easier thanks to daily nonstop flights that will be offered by American Airlines from O’Hare. Service will begin Dec. 17 and run through April 4. American also offers nonstop service to Aspen from Dallas and Los Angeles. Book at http://www.aa.com, and read about the flights at http://www.tinyurl.com/nsujlzm.
*Goway.com offers the 17-day South Africa Sampler that’s priced from $2,799 per person double occupancy. Included are round-trip air from New York or Washington, 14 nights’ lodging, some meals and tours, and sightseeing. 800-557-2841, http://www.tinyurl.com/olf55n4
The German tourism folks have information on travel in their country for people with mobility issues at http://www.tinyurl.com/nla4j3e.
Visitors to California’s Sonoma County wine country often stay in picturesque bed-and-breakfasts, but there are plenty of places for campers to plop down their tent or pull up their RV. Check them out at http://www.tinyurl.com/nj366v6.
The Telluride Film Festival is Sept. 4-7 in the Colorado ski town. http://www.telluridefilmfestival.org
The Original Wisconsin Ducks is in its 70th year of operation as one of the chief attractions in the Wisconsin Dells. http://www.wisconsinducktours.com
Find information on Ohio wineries at http://www.tinyurl.com/oqjujy7.
Opoli is a rideshare service offering transportation in Los Angeles County. http://www.opoli.com
If your sweet tooth is acting up, the Wisconsin tourism folks have suggestions for doughnut shops in their state at http://www.tinyurl.com/p6pkoqw.
The 20th Annual PEI Shellfish Festival will be Sept. 17-20 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. http://www.peishellfish.com
More than 25 species of butterflies from around the world are among the attractions of the G.T. Butterfly House and Bug Zoo in Williamsburg, Mich., near Traverse City. http://www.gtbutterflyzoo.com
Check out summer fairs and festivals in Missouri at http://www.tinyurl.com/q4ueraf.
Prices include taxes and fees unless otherwise noted. Deals and websites listed here have been checked for availability as of press time, but the listings are not endorsements.
Phil Marty is a freelance reporter.
