Friday, December 20, 2013

Five last-minute christmas adventure presents

A little something for someone special in a city on your list, who you've procrastinated in buying presents for. Airfare amounts should reasonably be doubled to account for the fact that solo international travel is not the most attractive gift. 

If your recipient is in SEATTLE, send them to New Zealand in August. 17 hours travel through Hawaii, for a little over 1200 a person. Throw in some new skis, and let them head to Wanaka for some South Island fun.

If your recipient is in CHICAGO, send them to Geneva (and Chamonix) in February by way of Istanbul, for a little over 700 a person. They'll get a night in Istanbul both ways to explore the city, and a week or more of mountain and city exploration, skiing, and french food. 

If your recipient is in HOUSTON, send them to Sao Paulo in February (under $1250 a person) for a break from the cold temperatures that seem to grasp Houston every once in a while. Take some time to find a perfect beach, and send a bathing suit along with the ticket.

If your recipient is in SAN FRANCISCO, send them to Sochi for some olympic action. Even the Russians may not know where they're staying, but almost anyone can fly into Sochi on Aeroflot, one of Russia's ITA airlines, for under under $1000 US. 

If your recipient is in NEW YORK, send them to Dubrovnik, Croatia for a little pre-holiday vacation in November. They'll be escaping the cold, partying with Europe's finest in accommodations ranging from downright swank to website-less inns. Keep whatever's left over after $850 airfare for fresh fish. 

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