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Frommer's 5 Deals: Thailand, Bahamas, Paris, Norway and Philly

Exploring the fjords of Norway, finding an urban escape in Philly, and three more special offers around the world.

All prices are per person and, if lodging is a component of the package, based upon two people traveling together (unless otherwise noted). See "What's Included" and "What's Not" for details about associated taxes and fees and "Complete Details" for information about travel restrictions and, if available, trip add-ons like sightseeing tours and meal plans. Base-prices, taxes and fees can vary based on point of departure and time of travel.

Destination: Thailand
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.gotoday.com)


Base Price:
$1,199
Duration: Seven nights
Additional Fees: $165
What's Included
: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, air travel from Bangkok to Phuket, hotel taxes, and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: February 29 to May 6
Deadline: March 6
Why this is a Deal: Per day cost comes to approximately $160 per day makes this almost-immediately departing package a steal. Booking this package independently would cost more than $1,800.
Complete Details: Departing out of Los Angeles, this trip starts off in Bangkok where you'll spend three nights at the First Hotel Bangkok. The 368-room tourist and business hotel is located near Bangkok's main shopping and business district. The Phuket portion of the trip includes a flight to the island and four nights at the Sabana Resort rooms with water and garden views.

Destination: Norway Fjords
Provider: Gate One Travel (tel. 800/682-3333; www.gateonetravel.com)
Base Price:
$2,029
Duration: Eight days
Additional Fees: $170
What's Included
: Airfare, accommodations, sightseeing, all transfers inside Norway, local guides, airline fuel surcharges, and some meals.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: May 3
Deadline: No detailed deadline given but six-weeks' advanced booking is suggested to ensure availability. Space is limited to 45 per tour.
Why this is a Deal: Travel to this region is usually done at much higher cost with private travel groups or done via backpack taking ferries and trains. This trip does it all for you for $250 per day.


Complete Details: Starting in Oslo after a flight from New York City, this package deal includes two nights in Oslo, two nights in Bergen, one night in Laerdal, and one night in Lillehammer. Moving north from Oslo the first stop is Bergen, an 11th-century trading hub. The countryside is full of lakes as you head into Norwegian glacier country. Surrounding towns are full of medieval churches and small craft shops. The tour ends in Oslo where you'll have a half-day tour of the city.

Destination: Paris and London

Provider: Air France Holidays (tel. 800/237-2623; www.airfrance-holidays.com)
Base Price:
$719
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $236
What's Included
: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, flight between Paris and London, hotel taxes and service charges, and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: February 29 to March 13
Deadline: No exact deadline given but book this trip as soon as possible to lock in the travel dates and rates.
Why this is a Deal: Immediately after March 13, 2008, this package increases in price by $310 and it goes up $780 more for summer travel.

Complete Details:
Leaving out of New York on Air France, the trip includes three nights at a Comfort Inn in Paris' 20th Arrondissement, a 15-minute Metro ride to the Louvre and the center of the city. After a flight to London, you'll stay at the 46-room Apollo Hotel in the city's Bayswater area. Sightseeing is not included as this trip is designed for independent travel and urban exploring.

Destination: Philadelphia
Provider: Go Phila
(tel. 800/537-7676; www.gophila.com)
Base Price:
Starts at $229


Duration: Two nights
Additional Fees: $38
What's Included
: Accommodations, parking, and museum coupons.
What's Not Included: Hotel service taxes.
When: Deal expires in the late spring
Deadline: No deadline given but check availability of your preferred dates
Why this is a Deal: This deal cuts at least 10 to 15 per cent off normal hotel rates and two-days of free parking will save you up to $60.
Complete Details: This deal is good for travel on weekends or midweek. Mention the "Philadelphia overnight two-nights for one low rate" deal when calling your choice of hotel, or book online through Go Phila. Current cultural events in Philadelphia include a Frido Kahlo exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a Star Wars exhibit at the Franklin Institute.

Destination: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Provider: Atlantis (tel. 800/ATLANTIS; www.atlantis.com)
Base Price:
$439
Duration: Four days, three nights
Additional Fees: $81
What's Included
: Accommodations and round-trip, in-country airport transfers.
What's Not Included: Hotel taxes, mandatory housekeeping charges, and utility service fee.
When: March 30 to July 1
Deadline: March 31
Why this is a Deal: Just $130 per day to stay at the top resort in the Bahamas. The same deal now is 25% more expensive.
Complete Details: Rates are per person based on double occupancy travel arriving on a Sunday or Monday. Accommodations are at the Beach Tower where rooms have water views and are close to the beach and main swimming pool.


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