Friday's trivia answer

Greenland is both the world's largest island that is not a continent, and the least densely populated nation on earth. At 840,000 square miles, Greenland is three times the size of Texas. About 57,000 people live in an area of approximately 84,000 square miles.

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Kids stay free in Portugal's pousadas

For those unfamiliar with the term, a pousada is a type of exclusive and often historic hotel located throughout Portugal. And this summer, youngsters can stay free at some of those pousadas. The maximum is two children, up to age 12, in their parents' room. The Kids Menu is free, with parents in the restaurant, and you can get a 25 percent discount on the second room for children. Pousadas making this offer are: Alcácer do Sal, Amares, Arraiolos, Beja, Braga, Condeixa-a-Nova, Estoi, Gerês, Guimarães (Sta. Marinha), Proença-a-Nova, Sagres, Santa Clara-a-Velha, São Brás de Alportel, Sousel, Torreira/Murtosa, Viana do Castelo, Vila Pouca da Beira and Vila Viçosa.

For this and other pousadas packages, click here.

There's gold in them thar cards!

If you're visiting Anchorage this summer, look for the Gold Card, which is given to visitors when they check into their hotel or bed-and-breakfast if staying two or more nights. Visitors show the card to participating businesses for discounts or rewards. For instance, the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum is offering an aviation heritage poster; the Anchorage Museum is highlighting its “Gold” exhibit with a free gift; the Downtown Bicycle Rental is offering a discount on its Alaska Statehood Anniversary bicycle jersey; and the Flattop Shuttle is providing complimentary ice cream and bottled water for Gold Card holders on its $22 shuttle to Flattop.

The offers, which are added to daily, are available here. For information on Anchorage, visit http://www.anchorage.net/.

This trip might have a twist(er)

Want to track down a twister in Oklahaoma? Tempest Tours has a variety of tours that do just that, with participants seeking the wild weather patterns in "storm-intercept" vehicles. Spots are still available for four types of tours in June or July, with prices starting at $1,295 including accommodations.The Web site is http://www.tempesttours.com/. For available tours, click here.

Stranded in the jungle -- with a punster

Guides aboard the Jungle Cruise in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom parks will tell you, “Never play poker in the jungle. It’s filled with cheetahs who are always lion to you.”

60 percent off at Jamaica resort

Jamaica's Royal Plantation Ocho Rios, a sanctuary for Hollywood glamour in the 1950s, is offering up to 60 percent off for bookings made through May 26, providing you stay at least three nights. The offer is valid for travel from Aug. 1-Oct. 31, and Jan. 4- Dec. 21, 2010, and applies to all suite categories. In addition, the promotion can be combined with a First Night Free deal. The first night is free if you book a seven-night all-inclusive plan in a premium or luxury oceanfront junior suite. Pricing varies by date and package. For example, a seven-night, all-inclusive stay in a premium oceanfront junior suite in mid September is now $3,909 per couple, a savings of $6,226. For a room-only stay in mid September, the rate starts at $1,215 for three nights, savings of $1,385.

Call 888-487-6925. For resort information and other offers, visit http://www.royalplantation.com/.