Sizzling summer savings on new and noteworthy budget-friendly travel opportunities

Package/Event: 2011 Amgen Tour of California Location (City): From South Lake Tahoe to Thousand Oaks (Statewide)
Dates: May 15-22, 2011
Price: Free
Description: The largest cycling event in America, the 2011 Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG, that challenges the world's top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course from May 15-22. Founded in 2005, Breakaway from Cancer continues to raise awareness and funds to support valuable services and programs, provided free of charge, that help people living with cancer. The initiative was created by Amgen as a complementary component to the company's sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California. This year, the initiative continues to support the important programs and tools offered by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and The Wellness Community. Relax and enjoy arts, shopping and incredible wine and food at all eight stages of the event. 
Website: www.amgentourofcalifornia.com 

Package/Event: Gilroy Garlic Festival
Location (City): Gilroy, California
Dates: July 29-31, 2011
Price: $12/person
Description: Whether you are a first-time visitor or a "seasoned" veteran, the Gilroy Garlic Festival is always a fun and fragrant experience. Where else can one feast on food laced with over two tons of fresh garlic, enjoy three stages of musical entertainment, shop in arts and crafts, view the great garlic cook-off and other celebrity cooking demonstrations, spend time in the children's area, visit interactive displays set up by many of our sponsors, soak up some glorious sunshine, and mingle with a fun bunch of garlic-loving people?
Website: www.gilroygarlicfestival.com 

Package/Event: Savor the Coast
Location (City): Santa Margarita, CA
Dates: September 29-October 2, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: "Sunset - Savor the Central Coast" is a new food and wine adventure with expected attendance of over 8,000 from throughout California will take place at Santa Margarita Ranch and locations throughout San Luis Obispo County. "Savor the Central Coast" will highlight the talents of winemakers, chefs and artisanal food producers with unique culinary tours, celebrity chef demonstrations, and extraordinary winemaker dinners. Excursions throughout the county with Sunset Magazine's expert editors and celebrity chefs will enhance the "Savor" experience as participants Tour/Sip/Savor California's Central Coast, Santa Margarita Ranch, and surrounding communities.
Website: www.savorcentralcoast.com 

CityPASS

Event: Disney's New Rides and Experiences Spice Up Southern California CityPASS 
Location (City): Anaheim, CA
Dates: May 27, 2011 (parade); June 3, 2011 (new rides)
Price: $276/adult; $229/child, ages 3-9
Description: On June 3, Disney will unveil both The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure at the Disney California Adventure Park and the newly revamped, 3-D-enhanced Star Tours: The Adventure Continues ride in Disneyland. Debuting May 27 is the infectious festival of music, Mickey's Soundsational Parade. Save 29 percent off the cost of purchasing these tickets individually with a Southern California CityPASS, which includes a 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket, as well as one-day admissions to Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and a choice of either the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 
Website: www.citypass.com/southern-california 

Event: Art Institute of Chicago Joins Chicago CityPASS 
Location (City): Chicago, IL
Dates: Ongoing 
Price: $76/adult; $59/child, ages 3-11
Description: The Art Institute of Chicago, the second largest art museum in the country, has joined the popular Chicago CityPASS program. Smart travelers will save 50 percent off the cost of purchasing combined attraction tickets separately, Chicago CityPASS also includes prepaid admission to Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, Skydeck Chicago (Fast Pass), Adler Planetarium (may be visited in place of the Art Institute), and either John Hancock Observatory (Fast Pass) or the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. A complimentary audio tour, included with CityPASS admission, helps visitors expertly navigate the exhibits. 
Website: www.citypass.com/chicago 

Event: Skip the Lines and Save Money with CityPASS
Location (City): New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Atlanta, Boston, Hollywood, Houston, Philadelphia and Southern California
Dates: Ongoing
Price: Varies
Description: At most CityPASS attractions (excluding Southern California), CityPASS holders bypass the main-entrance ticket line. That means that while everyone else is standing outside in the queue, CityPASS travelers are inside the attraction enjoying the exhibits. And, with CityPASS, travelers also save up to half off the cost of purchasing the included attraction tickets individually. CityPASS is available for 11 North American destinations.
Website: www.citypass.com 

Event: Bogota International Book Fair
Location: Bogota
Dates: May 4-16, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: The first Bogotá International Book Fair was held in April 1988, when publishers, distributors, booksellers, writers, and other related professionals met for the first time in the capital city of Colombia. Ever since, the fair has been an annual encounter for the fostering of reading and the development of the publishing industry. Year after year, the fair has been in charge of promoting the development of the publishing industry, as well as a motor for the reading, promotion, and marketing of books in Hispanic-American countries. 
Website: www.feriadellibro.com 

Event: Colombia Moda 
Location: Medellin
Dates: July 26-28, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: Held annually in Medellin, Colombia Moda is proving to be one of the most important fashion shows in South America. With a new motto of CONSCIOUS, ETHICAL, FAIR, EQUITABLE and RESPECTFUL, the show is combining fashion with a better future of sustainable production. Clothing brands manufactured in Medellin include: Avirex, Tommy Hilfiger, Levis, DKNY, Hanes, Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Eva Picone, Daniel Hetcher, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Oscar de la Renta, Nine West, Kathie Lee, Dockers, Hue Charter Club, Slates, Timberland, Little Me, Byford, Hush Puppies, Pex, Farah, Sock Shop, Burlington, and Mothercare.
Website: www.inexmoda.org.co 

Event: The Medellin Flower Fair 
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