Free Lonely Planet City Guides for iPhone Users

To assist those stuck in Europe due to the Iceland volcano, Lonely Planet is giving away 13 city editions of its iPhone European guides. A message from Lonely Planet Travel Editor posted on the LP blog said: "Travelers stuck in unfamiliar places need access to practical information as well as suggestions on what to do whilst stranded...that's why we're giving away iPhone city guides to major affected destinations." The free download is available (to everyone...) until April 22nd. Click here to see the list of cities available.

Free Admission to Sacramento Museums and Attractions

Enjoy free admission to several Sacramento-area museums and attractions on Saturday, February 6th in celebration of the 12th annual Sacramento Museum Day. Over 25 organizations are participating, including the California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento Zoo, Fairytale Town, and Explorit Science Center. Sounds like a great day trip with friends or the family to Sac-Town. Click here for more information and to see a list of participating museums.

Image: A restored Concord Stagecoach from the Wells Fargo History Museum in Old Sacramento.

Free Personalized Luggage Tags from KLM Airlines

For a limited time, Amsterdam-based KLM Airlines is offering U.S residents a pair of free luggage tags. Choose one of the free designs, or upload your own. Plus enter for a chance to win a pair of roundtrip airline tickets. This promo may end at any time, so order yours today.

Free Subscription to Sherman's Travel Magazine

Register for a free subscription to Sherman's Travel Magazine.

From the editor: Created for sophisticated travelers, Sherman's Travel spans the globe to provide expert travel tips and advice on domestic and international destinations. Experience all the world has to offer with Sherman's Travel Magazine, the industry standard for Smart Luxury.

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Sweepstakes Time: Register for Your Chance at Free Travel

Emirates Airlines The World's Your Reward Sweepstakes. Chance to win two tickets anywhere in the world Emirates flies to. Register by September 30, 2009.

Discover Asia Now Sweepstakes. Chance to win a vacation for two to Tokyo and Seoul. Register by July 31, 2009.

Subway Land of the Lost Contest. Chance to win one of the daily $1,000 prizes, or a Southwest Airlines Vacation package for two. Enter the contest by July 5, 2009.

World's Most Bizarre Sculptures In Public Places

Check out a gallery of fascinating (ok, a few are quite bizarre) sculptures on display around the world, courtesy of 13 Above.

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Even considered as one of the most expensive places to live in the United States, San Francisco still offers plenty of exciting activities for free, including free museum days. This list from Frommers, great for locals and tourists alike, is a reminder that not everything in this pricey city comes with a price tag.

The de Young Museum (pictured left) offers free admission on the first Tuesday of each month.

1 Minute for 1001 Travel Tips (freebie alert!)

International shipping company DHL continues to offer a informative travel book featuring 400 pages of travel tips engineered by the folks at Foders for simply completing a 1 minute survey about your (business) shipping needs. Link