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The New York City Convention & Visitors Bureau (NYCVB) once published a "New York City Tour Package Directory" that listed hotels and their Broadway packages, but it was discontinued, according to an information agent. Still, the concept of a Broadway/hotel package -- with lodging, amenities and tickets to one or more shows -- is so common that it's worth asking any hotel what it has available. You can get a lodging guide from the visitors bureau: phone (212) 484-1200 to reach an information agent, or (800) 692-8474 to leave your name and address and obtain brochures. You can also consult the NYCVB Web site. A company called Keith Prowse does offer hotel-theater packages, and you can find a list of them by going to the Web site or calling (800) 669-8687. An agent there can fax you a list for selecting shows and hotels. Visitors should also know about the TKTS booth, which offers greatly discounted Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets on the day of the show. The visitors bureau recommends several hotel reservations services that can help you find such a package if you tell them what you want, when you want it and how much you're willing to pay. Among them are Hotel Reservations Network, (800) 964-6835, and Accommodations Express, (800) 444-7666. For more information on your favorite location check out the world guide.
The League of American Theatres and Producers site provides information on all the shows in town. Revisiting a previous Travel Advisor Q&A: An earlier column addressed the question of Southwest Airlines' $99 cross-country fares. On Sept. 30, the airline announced a fare sale that offers some seats in that price range, including $198 round trip between MacArthur Airport in Long Island, N.Y. and Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Oakland, Calif. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 3. Other sale fares include travel between Baltimore and Los Angeles, Phoenix, Reno/Tahoe, or Oakland for $99 each way; from Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, Fla., passengers can travel to San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland, or Seattle for $99 each way; and from Kansas City to Tampa or Orlando for $79 each way. The offer is good for round-trip travel only, and an overnight stay is required. Seats are limited and will not be available on some flights that operate during peak travel times, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break holidays. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 3, 1999, and the first date of travel is Oct. 7, 1999. Travel must be completed by March 31, 2000. Tickets must be purchased within one day of making reservations, and at least seven days before departure. Tickets are nonrefundable, but if unused, may be applied toward the purchase of future travel on Southwest Airlines. Fares are subject to change until ticketed, and any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Fares do not include airport taxes of up to $12 roundtrip or a federal excise tax of up to $2.50 per segment. Other good fares are available for shorter hops, too, such as $29 for Baltimore to Cleveland or from Houston's Hobby Airport to Corpus Christi or Harlingen. For information, call (800) 435-9792 or visit the Southwest site.
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