Auto cruise expected to attract millions

Pontiac, Mich. — More than a million visitors are expected at the Woodward Dream Cruise, a celebration of cars and music of the 1950s and ’60s scheduled for Aug. 16.

Thirty thousand vehicles — including classic and custom automobiles — will be on display from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. along a 16-mile route. The Dream Cruise is billed as the world’s largest one-day celebration of car culture.

For more information about this free event, call (800) 338-7648 or visit www.woodwarddreamcruise.com.

Magazine: Package deals can offer best bargains

New York — If you tend to shy from all-inclusive packages where you pay one price for airfare, hotel and some meals, you might want to take a second look.

Inclusive packages are a good way to get a good deal this fall, according to an article in the August issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

The magazine compared several itineraries and found that travelers can save hundreds of dollars by booking package deals rather than booking the components separately. One example: A trip to London for two with airfare, six nights in a hotel, breakfast, and two guidebooks would cost $3,494 if booked separately; purchased through Virgin Vacations, the same package costs $1,998.

The magazine attributes the bargains to a sluggish economy and steadily improving online technology.

Hong Kong publicizes post-SARS promotion

Fort Worth, Texas — With concern about SARS waning, Travelocity and the Hong Kong Tourism Board are hoping to stimulate travel to Hong Kong with a series of two-for-one offers.

The campaign will run through August and includes two-for-one deals on airline tickets, hotel and tours, as low as $1,058 for two, including airfare and accommodations.

The World Health Organization lifted SARS-related travel warnings about visiting Hong Kong June 23.

For details, visit www.travelocity.com/hongkong or call (800) 249-4302.