Lufthansa flights to 50 cities now on sale

Lufthansa has put flights to over 50 cities in Europe and beyond on sale. Among those cities are Amsterdam, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Spain and Switzerland. Fares start at just $204 each way for economy class  and $859 for Business class travel. In addition (and if they haven't already been gobbled up), the first 500 U.S. trans-Atlantic bookings made on Lufthansa’s new Web site will receive a $150 pre-paid debit card. The sale ends June 24,  and is valid for U.S. departures through Sept. 12. There are terms and conditions, of course.

Visit www.lh.com. 

Fascinating fact

Windmills across the world turn counterclockwise, except in Ireland where they go clockwise.

You can actually afford these Maine resort cabins

Point Lookout, situated on  dramatic acres overlooking the Penobscot Bay just north of Camden, Maine, has rates starting at $125 per cabin (not per person) per night.  Meanwhile, three-bedroom cabins with two baths and a full kitchen,able to accommodate 6-9 people, start at $175 per cabin, per night. 
Go to www.visitpointlookout.com or call 800-515-3611.

Save a little when visiting this Oregon wine trail

A new Vineyard & Valley Scenic Tour Route now winds through Oregon’s Tualatin Valley, the northern part of the well-known Willamette Valley. The rural driving route takes visitors to 17 small wineries along with farms (some with stands offering fresh produce), pioneer and historic sites, wildlife refuges and scenic viewpoints of the Cascade Mountains, including snow-capped Mount Hood. A coupon good for 10 percent off wine purchases is available from the Web site.

Go to www.VisitWashingtonCountyOregon.com.

Worth quoting

"Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.”

                                                                                                                 -- George Carlin

Kids get a Webkinz with a Hampton hotel stay

Book a stay now through Aug. 31  at a participating Hampton hotel and youngsters can bring home one of three Webkinz pets, which take on a life of their own at Webkinz.com. Look for the Webkinz Promotion package when you select your room and rate online. (Memo to my grandson: No, we are not going to book a stay just so you can get another Webkinz.)

For details, click here.