Roundup: Which Mexican city will break the Guinness mass-kiss record?; new Priceline blog

Aloha Friday, travelers! What are you weekend plans?

Mexico | Two cities in Mexico are going to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for biggest mass kiss. Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina, holds the record with 6,980 couples kissing on Sept. 1, 2007. This year, Guanajuato and Mexico City are inviting people to come kiss on Valentine’s Day.

Trip giveaway | Southwest is giving away a trip for you and nine of your friends to your choice of Chicago, Denver, Florida or Phoenix. The clan will also get hotel accommodations for three nights (double occupancy), chauffeured ground transportation and gift cards. What’s the catch? Sign up for Southwest’s “Click ‘n Save” e-mail newsletter to enter the sweepstakes.

Travel blog | Priceline started a new travel deals blog: the Ekspert, written by Brian Ek, a 10-year travel deals veteran at Priceline. Check it out to find travel booking tips and bargains like how to find good New Year’s Eve hotel deals when you “Name Your Own Price” or a spoon-fed four-night ski vacation package.

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photo: Guanajuato, Mexico: a romantic destination? John Muncie / For the Los Angeles Times]

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