Bags go straight to the airport from Hyatts: Guests staying at select Hyatt Hotels & Resorts can check their luggage and receive airline-issued boarding passes before leaving the property for the airport. Cost is $10 per person and includes storage, transportation and check-in of up to two pieces of luggage.

Depending on location, guests can check luggage from two to 24 hours before departure. After check-in is complete, guests can head to the airport free of luggage, picking it up at their final destination. Initial service will be offered in Boston, Dallas, Denver, Miami, Orlando, San Diego, Seattle and Tampa. Additional properties are being added. Participating airlines include AirTran, American, Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, Song, Ted and United.

Question: My husband and I want to renew our wedding vows in Verona, Italy. Can you provide any helpful information?

Answer: Renewing your vows in Italy is a lot less complicated than getting married there (plus no paperwork is required), but advance planning is recommended.

You'll find plenty of companies on the Internet offering wedding-planning services, including Italianweddingplanners.com, Weddingsinitaly.com and Italia-celebrations.com, although you'll need to fill out a form and wait for a response.

If you're concerned about dealing with an online company, contact a travel agent who handles destination weddings. Some have contacts in many countries who plan weddings and renewals.

If you're Catholic and just want a simple ceremony, you could cut costs by asking your parish priest for assistance in finding a priest in Verona to assist you.

Save on autumn fares: Travelers who can take time off this fall can save money on U.S. and Canada trips.

Since fall is off-season in Colorado, travelers can save on hotel prices and enjoy the scenery without the crowds. Save on last-minute lodging in Vail for travel within 21 days at www.vailonsale .com. Save 25 percent off or receive your third night free for stays at Mountain Resorts in Steamboat. Offer valid for travel through Oct. 31. Contact: (888) 686-8075; www.mtn-resorts.com/specials.php20. The Hotel Columbia in Telluride is offering an end-of-season special with nightly rates starting at $125 for stays through Oct. 22. The special offers a savings of $140 off regular winter rates. Contact: (800) 201-9505; www.columbiatelluride.com/specials .html.

Travelers can also save money on Alaska Airlines Vacation packages for travel through Nov. 15. Save $25 per person, up to $100 per package, when you book vacations online by Sept. 30. Minimum stay two nights. Customers will also earn 1,500 bonus Mileage Plan miles for their online booking. Use promo code AS06QX25. Access www.alaskaair.com/as/vacations/QX-Vac.asp.

The Historic Hotels of America group is offering special rates for fall stays. Prices start at $109 per night at participating properties. Travel dates vary by hotel. Sample nightly rates include $109 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C, and $209 at Stout's Island Lodge in Birchwood, Wis., with a third night free. Contact: (800) 678-8946; www.historichotels.org/fall-getaways.

- McClatchy-Tribune News