Subject: Make smart online travel choices

From: "SBC up2speed Newsletter"<[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 06:27:25 -0400 (EDT)

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It's easy to plan your next vacation, thanks to the many travel resources currently available on the Internet. To help save you time and money, we've put together a guide to some of the best websites and online advice about vacation planning. So, put your seat in the upright position, fasten your seatbelt and get ready to see the sites in this issue of the up2speed® newsletter.

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Whatever your entertainment and communications needs, the SBC family has something that suits your taste. Enjoy high-speed Internet, money-saving voice services, great wireless service and digitally delivered satellite TV — all on a single bill and all at a great value. And if you purchase a qualifying SBC product or service before 5/31/05, you'll receive your choice of up to seven rewards, including one reward for ordering online — like music downloads, movie tickets, gift cards and more — for each service you add. Learn more about this offer, including information about other great offers and rewards.

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Subscribe to SBC Yahoo! DSL and receive FREE, unlimited wireless access to the Internet from any of the SBC FreedomLinkSM Hot Spots located throughout the nation, until May 31, 2005. After that, why not subscribe full time? It's only $1.99 a month for SBC Yahoo! DSL customers! That's worth the convenience of being able to listen to your favorite tunes, instant message friends, watch breaking news and more while sitting at your favorite café, waiting for an airplane or running errands. Roaming locations are not available with this promotion, except at participating McDonald's® restaurants. To learn more about this special offer, go here.

SBC FreedomLink public wireless high-speed Internet access is provided by SBC Internet Services. Connections available at FreedomLink Hot Spots only. Roaming locations are not available, with the exception of participating McDonald's restaurants. An 802.11 b/g enabled device is required for Wi-Fi access. Offer will expire on May 31, 2005. Promotion and any session may not be extended beyond the previously stated time. Users must register and receive an SBC Yahoo! DSL User ID and Password before signing on to the FreedomLink network. Also, before starting a session, users must review the Terms & Conditions and indicate their acceptance by clicking on the 'I Accept' button. Connections will be limited to the Master Account for SBC Yahoo! DSL subscribers. Subject to change without notice. Service is not available in all areas.

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Just in time for your spring break or summer vacation, you can find a new suitcase, backpack or stylish new purse at eBags.com. At eBags.com, you can get the bag you need for a great price. And right now, the price is even better because you can take $10 off any purchase of $25 or more. Get the details now!

Staying connected to the Internet while traveling is simple and convenient when you have wireless Internet access through SBC FreedomLink service, one of the nation's largest networks for wireless Internet services with more than 20,000 hot spots expected by the end of 2006. And now it's even easier thanks to the FreedomLink Location Finder, a website that lets you search for hot spots by street address or ZIP code. So check it out at www.freedomlink.com and click "hot spots" before your next trip. Then you can relax knowing you'll be able to access email and search for important information wherever you may roam.

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International travel is fun and exciting. Going through customs, on the other hand, can be a hassle — especially if you have a laptop with you. However, being properly prepared will make the process a little easier and a lot less stressful. Check out Roadnews.com for some practical tips on getting your laptop in and out of almost any country — including the United States.

Even in a world of portable DVD players, it's not always easy to keep children entertained while traveling. And let's face it — there's only so long you can play I Spy. Fortunately, you can keep the whole family busy for hours with these great travel games from Momsminivan.com. It's a great way to keep the kids happy and you sane.

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There's nothing like sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and reading email. That's right, email. A growing number of California state parks now have SBC FreedomLink Hot Spots so you can access the Internet with your Wi-Fi enabled laptop while you're camping in the wilderness. Just remember: Don't IM the bears. Learn more.

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