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Super Bowl-bound? Package deals help streamline planning

09:42 AM CST on Monday, November 24, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Fall means war on the gridiron, culminating in a medley of bowl games, none bigger than Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1 in Tampa, Fla.

Sports-travel company Roadtrips makes attending the Super Bowl a snap with a Jan. 29-Feb. 2 package that covers four nights of lodging, game tickets and round-trip stadium transfers for rates starting at $4,985, excluding meals and airfare between home and Florida. Contact: 1-800-465-1765; www.roadtrips.com/football.

A week later, on Feb. 8, football takes a holiday when the NFL Pro Bowl kicks off at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.

Fans can follow their favorite stars with Feb. 5-9 NFL Pro Bowl Vacation Packages from Pleasant Holidays, each with four nights of accommodations, game tickets, Official Tailgate Party admission and round-trip airport and stadium transfers.

Land-only prices are $1,189 to $2,575, depending on the hotel and game seating selected. Airfare isn't included. Contact: 1-800-837-5999; www.pleasantholidays.com/probowl.

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