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Frommer's 5 Deals: Moorea, Jackson Hole, New York City, Montego Bay, and Paris

This week's roundup of special offers includes more than half off at a Jackson Hole escape, Paris with air for less than $125 a day, and three more offers to destinations 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: Moorea
Provider: Pleasant Holidays (tel. 800/742-9244; www.pleasantholidays.com)


Duration: Five days
Base Price: $1,449
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, flights to Moorea, and all transfers.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: November 1 to December 10.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability at these rates.
Why this is a Deal: Two free nights and cheap aire.
Complete Details: With air transportation on the award-winning Air Tahiti Nui to and from Los Angeles, this Tahiti package puts travelers up at the Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa. Flying into Papeete, travelers take a small plane (ferry service is also available) to nearby Moorea, one of Tahiti's most attractive islands. The hotel has an infinity pool, a small beach, a thatched hut bar and restaurant, and over-water bungalows. Moorea is extremely manageable with one main road circling the island. Exploring the island on a moped or small rental car is a popular excursion as beachfront restaurants serving fresh fish, art galleries, and surfing beaches are scattered around the coastal areas.

Destination: Jackson Hole
Provider: Togwotee Mountain Lodge (tel. 800/543-2847; www.togwoteelodge.com)
Duration: Five nights
Base Price: $345
Additional Fees: $90
What's Included: Accommodations and sightseeing.
What's Not: State and local hotel taxes
When: September 1 to October 31.
Deadline: September 10.
Why this is a Deal: Save 60% off regular rates.
Complete Details: Located in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, this 54-room and cottage wilderness hotel offers hiking, horseback riding, rafting, fishing, skiing, and other outdoor activities all within a few minutes walk or drive. Yellowstone National Park is 45 minutes away and Grand Teton National Park is 15 minutes. The hotel has a hot tub and a restaurant and bar. Please note that the hotel's dining facilities will be closed from September 21 to November 30, 2009. Cabins are equipped with kitchenettes and grills on the porch for guests who want to cook on their own.

Destination: New York
Provider: Marrakech Hotel (tel. 212/222-2954; www.marrakechhotelnyc.com)
Duration: Per night
Base Price: $99
Additional Fees: $17
What's Included: Accommodations.
What's Not: Transportation to New York and local hotel taxes.
When: January and February, 2010
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save $70 to $150 off regular rates.
Complete Details: Recently renovated, the Marrakech Hotel on New York's upper West Side is offering special winter rates now. Decoration highlights include Moroccan-themed design motifs including carpets, stained-glass windows, ceramic tiling, Moroccan tables, and vibrantly painted rooms. The hotel is located on Broadway and 103rd with retail, restaurants, convenient transportation, and access to Central Park and the area near Columbia University.

Destination: Jamaica
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $489
Additional Fees: $90
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all food and beverages, airport transfers, and local hotel taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: September 1 to October 31.
Deadline: September 6.
Why this is a Deal: Save 50% off regular package price.
Complete Details: Departing from Detroit with slightly more expensive packages available from other U.S. cities, this trip includes accommodations at the Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort. Located on Montego Bay, the recently refurbished hotel is on the beach. It has a large pool, a water park, poolside cabanas, on-site golf course, six lit tennis courts, and water activities such as windsurfing and sailing.

Destination: Paris
Provider: Gate 1 Travel (tel. 800/682-3333; www.gate1travel.com)
Duration: Six days, four nights
Base Price: $599
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fee and departure tax.
When: December 16 or January 6, 2010.
Deadline: Book immediately to ensure flight availability.
Why this is a Deal: Paris with airfare for $122 per day is as low as any other price currently offered.
Complete Details: Accommodations for this independent city tour are at the Villa Saint Martin, a tourist-class hotel in Paris's 10th arrondisement. The hotel is conveniently situated near Gare de l'Est train station and Metro Stop. Local tabacs, couscous restaurants, and cafes surround the hotel's immediate area. The center of the city is 3.7 miles away with the Marais and Bastille located within walking distance. This trip departs from the New York area. Optional excursions include a city tour ($32) and an Eiffel Tower evening dinner and cruise ($162).

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