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Crash Quebec's Party
Air-hotel package for winter carnival in Canada's most charming city

Monday, October 31, 2005

The Real Deal: Roundtrip airfare and a three-night stay in Quebec City from $559 per person

When: Jan. 27 - Feb. 12, 2006

Gateways: New York City, Boston; Chicago (add $20); Miami ($40); Atlanta ($60); Los Angeles ($160); additional cities available

Details: The $559 rate is based on mid-week departures; weekend travel runs roughly $60-$80 more per person. Hotel taxes included. Additional airport taxes and fuel surcharges totaling $27 per person apply

Book By: No deadline, but book early to ensure availability

Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800-567-6666, maxximvacations.com

The package includes roundtrip airfare on Air Canada and three nights' lodgings at Manoir Victoria, a luxurious 1830s hotel and spa in the historic neighborhood of Old Quebec. Travelers can extend their stay for $50 per person nightly.

For information on concerts, snow sculptures, ice skating, sleigh rides, and raucous carnival goings-on, visit: carnaval.qc.ca. And for a sneak preview packed with funny anecdotes, smart commentary and travel tips, download our 30-minute Quebec City Podcast.

In comparison, roundtrip airfare to Quebec City in late January is currently pricing at $404 (United Airlines) from Boston andat  $457 (Air Canada) from New York.