27.06.2006 16:51:00

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Travelocity and Bravo's Emmy Award-Winning ''Queer Eye'' Put the Roaming Gnome on the Auction Block; Proceeds to Be Donated to New Orleans Habitat for Humanity

He's been spotted schussing down snowy slopes, sailingand snorkeling in the Caribbean, cashing in at the blackjack tables inVegas, and taking spontaneous road trips all over the world. Now thelatest adventures of Travelocity's Roaming Gnome have taken him to theauction block.

But this is no ordinary Roaming Gnome. He is a one-of-a-kind,hand-painted, full-size version as seen on a recent episode of Bravo'sEmmy Award-Winning "Queer Eye," which premiered on Bravo on June 20,2006. The Fab Five helped straight guy Ed Miller become a successfuland well-known poker guru by having him teach one of them to competein a Texas Hold'em poker match at Caesars Palace against classic Vegasperformers who included Susan Anton, Penn Jillette, David Brenner andGeorge Wallace.

The grand prize was the Roaming Gnome. Weighing in at 11 poundsand fixed on a six-inch wooden base, this Roaming Gnome measures 18inches. Adding to its uniqueness, he is autographed by "Queer Eye's"Fab Five as well as the Vegas performers featured in the episode. Thewinner of the "Queer Eye" celebrity poker tournament was actress SusanAnton, who won $10,000 towards the charity of her choice, the NewOrleans Habitat for Humanity. Proceeds from the auction will also bedonated to New Orleans Habitat for Humanity.

"This is definitely a 'Trophy Gnome,'" said Jeffrey Glueck,Travelocity's Chief Marketing Officer. "Any serious gnome collectorwill want to have this on their mantel or strategically placed intheir garden. Plus, it's a great cause."

To bid, go to http://auctions.yahoo.com and type in "RoamingGnome" in the search box. The starting price was set at $50 and atlast check the bidding had increased to $600.

Booking it to Vegas

And if you're looking to ante up to your own Vegas pokertournament, now is a great time to go. Flight + Three Nights Hotelbegin at just $162. See www.travelocity.com/vegas for more details.Current Vegas hotel and activities deals include(a):

-- Paris Las Vegas from $119, including a "Passport to Paris" added value package with a $50 food credit;

-- The Aladdin from $109, including a $25 dining and shopping credit;

-- A "Spa, Shop and Slot" special at the Venetian from $180;

-- Buy one ticket to Blue Man Group and get free entrance to Madame Tussaud's

-- Grand Canyon plane, boat and helicopter tour by Scenic Airlines -- $364 per person

(a) Pricing and special offers based on a two-night bookingbeginning on July 30, 2006. All offers are subject to availability andsome restrictions may apply. See site for details.

About The Roaming Gnome(SM)

While the practice of gnome-nabbing has been going on for years,Travelocity's Roaming Gnome has achieved celebrity status, appearingon television and radio ads, posing for photo shoots in exoticlocales, and getting recognized in airports across the country.Roaming Gnome merchandise is available for purchase at(www.travelocity.com/gnome).

About Travelocity

Travelocity(R) is committed to being the traveler's champion --before, during and after the trip -- and guarantees everything about acustomer's booking will be right. If it's not, Travelocity will workwith its partners to make it right, right away. This customer-drivenfocus, backed by live 24/7 phone support, great prices and powerfulshopping technology has made Travelocity the fifth largest travelagency in the U.S. -- booking $7.4 billion in travel worldwide in2005. Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns and operatesTravelocity Business(SM) and GetThere(R) for corporate travelers,lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel and ZUJI, a leaderin Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre HoldingsCorporation (NYSE:TSG), a world leader in travel commerce.

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