Word: weather
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...ignorance is symptomatic of life in Serbia, where appearance and reality are carefully managed by Milosevic's propaganda machine. And though some Serbs have access to CNN and the Internet, it's still tough for them to get a clear view in a state where Milosevic controls even the weather report...
Some travelers have mixed feelings about chancing poor weather on what may be their only vacation of the year. Seldom so golfers, a breed of vacationer for whom low-season rates are made. Bad weather rarely keeps them from their game. And golfers can save twice over. Not only are packages less expensive in low season, but course fees are lower too. Those who want to venture away from the resort they're staying at to play a popular nearby course can save as well. Combined green-and-cart fees on the two Tom Fazio-designed courses at Wild Dunes...
...Canada's most popular golfing destinations is Prince Edward Island. Travelers willing to play in cool weather find excellent deals in May and October, when a typical two-night package with accommodations and golf starts at $208 per person. Packages in the first two weeks of June are less than they are from June 15 through Sept. 30, starting at $236 and $262, respectively...
...trip of a lifetime. At the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, they had the chance in June to be with their four children, their spouses and 14 grandchildren. It posed no problem that June is off-season in the Caribbean. The weather there is consistent throughout the year, with temperatures averaging 80[degrees] F to 90[degrees] F, and the Bitter End staff was able to give the McArthurs lots of personal attention, including organizing activities for all three generations. Better yet, traveling in June meant a savings of 39%. The vacation cost them several...
...there's a catch: off-peak travel can mean less than ideal weather. Choose Europe in November, and you may get cold and rain. Venture to Florida or the Caribbean in July, and you may find it extremely hot and humid. There may be fewer sites and programs available, and those that are running often have restricted hours or days of operation. The charming green markets and eclectic stalls of crafts and clothing that line streets in peak season may have disappeared; the golf course you play may not be in top condition. But if you're willing to bend...