Dec. 14--Here are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently:
--Holland America Line is offering a Big Band Cruise in March featuring the Harry James Orchestra. The cruise leaves Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on March 21 and arrives in Civitavecchia (Rome) on April 4. As with most trans-Atlantic cruises, there are many days at sea, but this also includes three port stops in Spain and one in Madeira. Pricing is from $699 per person double occupancy. 877-932-4259, http://tinyurl.com/jonsdvr
The Nordic Center at Eagle Ridge Resort Spa in Galena, Ill., offers a variety of special winter activities including snowshoe hikes, cross-country ski classes and a chance to learn skijoring with your dog. http://tinyurl.com/pd27dnz
For suggestions on restaurants to try in Missouri, go to http://tinyurl.com/n9jtyos.
The Big Bundle Up is an annual charity drive in Wisconsin that encourages residents and travelers to drop off warm winter clothing for those in need. Wisconsin welcome centers are among locations where donations can be dropped off through Jan. 3. For a list of locations, go to http://tinyurl.com/hr3pjaw.
The 2015 Pure Michigan Winter Travel Guide is available online or in a print edition that can be mailed at http://tinyurl.com/ou5zdpl.
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes has indoor and outdoor exhibits from the Civil War to the present. www.inmilitarymuseum.com
The Colorado tourism folks have suggestions for romantic spots for newlyweds (or oldlyweds) to get away in their state at http://tinyurl.com/pyzakcf.
The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival will be Jan. 23-31 in the popular British Columbia ski destination. http://tinyurl.com/owq4out
On Feb. 21 each year, huge bonfires are lit in towns on the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast of Germany as a tradition to drive out winter and welcome spring. http://tinyurl.com/q9wldnt
Golfasian specializes in golf holidays in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia. www.golfasian.com
CruiseCompete.com offers its free 2016 Family Friendly Cruise Travel Planner at http://tinyurl.com/qzvyrrn.
Natural Habitat Adventures has its 2016 catalog online at http://tinyurl.com/ob9na4o, or you can get one mailed to you at http://tinyurl.com/nbodr9u.
Prices include taxes and fees unless otherwise noted. Deals and websites listed here have been checked for availability as of press time, but the listings are not endorsements.
Phil Marty is a freelance reporter.
