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It's too late to plan available for the largest of the U S Virgin Islands, St. Croix. The waters surrounding the island are said to be among the most beautiful for scuba div­ ing. Here you will also find snorkeling, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and just sunning on the beach are also available. Along with water sports, St. Croix has two 18-hole golf courses; the Fountain Valley Course designed by Robert Trent Jones and one at The Buccaneer Hotel. During the month of June, Thompson of­ fers a travel deal to The Buccaneer for 7 days for $689. From July through Oc­ tober that price goes to $829, falling to $759 in December and $749 in November. Kirchberg said travelers should watch prices closely because sometimes bargains become available, especially in the off season. "Through the fall, cruises are at a good value. Normally they'll pick up your airfare and include it in the package." A cruise that might go for $950, plus roundtrip airfare from Chicago to Miami, at peak vacation season may drop to $895, including airfare, in the spring and fall. "Look for the specials when they lower their rates. Sometimes in the off season prices for a cruise can go as low as $600 including air," Kirchberg said. Carnival Cruise Lines offers three and four day cruises beginning May 25 that take in Nassau, Bahamas; Freeport, Grand Bahama; and a full day at sea to return to Miami early Monday or Fri­ day morning. Seven-day cruises are made by the Festivale to Nassau, Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The Mardi Gras sails to Cozumel/Playa del Carmen, Mexico; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. On board the Tropicale, vacationers can visit the Mexican Riviera, including Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas. The Mardi Gras and the Tropicale set sail on Sunday and the Festivale on Saturday. Rates for cabins, depending Those willing to spend a little more for on loc?tion> ra?Jfe fro™ $950 t° S 1,795 •Wf JourB^tough Europe will find a J™ toJ «K to $1,695 from April through late May and September to mid-December. Mexico could prove to be a popular vacation spot again this year, Kir­ chberg said. "With the devaluation of the peso, the dollar should still go a long way in Cancun again. Last year it was great, but a lot of hotels raised their prices. But this year it'll still be good," she said. ByKirkBhrgliial If you've waited until now to plan a vacation at the summer Olympics in Los Angeles, you'd better start looking elsewhere for that special spot to get' away from it alL Candice Kirchberg Of Travel First in Crystal Lake says tickets for the games are sold out and lodgings in the Golden State are filled. Besides, she says, the airlines and innkeepers have raised their rates for the occasion. No loss. The world is full of beautiful vacations and there's sure to be something to satisfy every taste -- from a weeklong balloon trip through the wine country of France for the highrollers to a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the Longest Day in Nor­ mandy for the nostalgic. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the allied landings on D-Day, June 6, 1944, that began the liberation of France and Europe. To commemorate one of the greatest sagas in military history, the reconquest of Europe, travel packages are offered to facilitate your visit to the landing beaches. They supply you with a car and sug­ gest an independent itinerary which allows you to visit, atyour own pace, the medieval castles, romanesaue abbeys, manor houses, fashionable seaside resorts and other sights of Normandy, France. Costs for the four-day excursion to Paris, Lisieux and Bayeux is $150 a night, double occupancy at 2-star hotels, plus air fare, or $140 a night, double oc­ cupancy at 3-star (bed and breakfast) hotels, plus air fare. "Europe is very attractive this year because the dollar is strong," Kirchberg said. "And Eurail passes sell well in the summer." One rail trip otters 7 days and 6 nights in France for $300 per person double oc­ cupancy, plus air fare. You get a pass for 7 days of unlimited rail travel and 6 vouchers accepted at 27 Frantel Hotels. Those' leir joui w ^ range of self-drive, chauffeur-driven or escorted deluxe tours of the country houses and hotels of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. The country bouse hotel -- small, privately owned and managed -- is a British institution that seeks to offer the style of service, food and comfort reminiscent of the heyday of the country touseprivate parties. Besides Europe, summer travelers *111 be flocking to the Carribean. 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