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Frommer's 5 Deals: Los Cabos, Ireland, NYC, St. Croix, and Marrakech

This week's roundup of special offers contains a bargain fly/drive package to Ireland, a cheap fancy hotel in New York City, and three more deals 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: Marrakech
Provider: Homeric Tours (tel. 800/223-5570; www.homerictours.com)


Duration: Eight days
Base Price: $1,965
Additional Fees: $110
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, some meals, sightseeing, entrance fees, fuel surcharges, airport transfers, English-speaking tour guide, and local hotel taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: September 5.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: With all the sightseeing and transfers, this almost all-inclusive price saves travelers about $400 over booking alone.
Complete Details: Flying out of the New York area into Marrakech, this independent package includes several days of sightseeing. In addition to a comprehensive city tour of Marrakech and a an evening cultural event, the tour gives travelers a choice of visiting the hippy beach town of Essaouira or the desert film-studio town of Ouarzazate that includes a beautiful ride into the Atlas Mountains. An excursion to the Atlas Mountain plateau of Kik is included for all travelers. Accommodations for the trip are at the Hotel Atlas Asni, a 30-minute walk from the Jemaa el Fna, Marrakech's main square with entrances to the old town, or Medina. The comfortable hotel has a large pool and in-house restaurants.

Destination: St. Croix
Provider: Cheap Caribbean (tel. 800/915-2322; www.cheapcaribbean.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $549
Additional Fees: $95
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Meals, gratuities, ground transportation, and security fees and departure tax.
When: August 15 to October 31.
Deadline: July 9.
Why this is a Deal: Save at least $550 off regular prices.
Complete Details: When booking this trip online or over the telephone, use American Airlines promotion code STCROIX300 to save $300 off air travel. Also available, a $100 attraction and dining coupon and a fourth night free bonus. Accommodations are at the Carambola Beach Resort at Davis Bay. The beachfront resort has three restaurants, a swimming pool, fitness center, lit tennis courts, and stunning sunlight and moonlight views of the Caribbean Sea and surrounding countryside. A resort note: cell phone service is not allowed. Guests check messages and make calls a short distance from the resort.

Destination: Ireland
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)
Duration: Seven nights
Base Price: $279
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included: Airfare, rental car, local tax, unlimited miles, and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Accommodations.
When: January 1 to March 25, 2010.
Deadline: July 30.
Why this is a Deal: This is near as low as this Ireland "fly and drive" deal will ever go.
Complete Details: This airfare and seven-day Hertz rental car package is ideal for travelers with friends and family in Ireland. Departing from either JFK International or Newark International airports in the New York area, the deal costs $30 more from Boston and Philadelphia, $50 more from Washington D.C., and $60 from the Chicago area. Maps are included in the trip and deals at Irish inns and bed and breakfasts are available from additional local providers. The above price is based on four people per automobile.

Destination: New York
Provider: Wyndham Garden Hotel Times Square South (tel. 866/344-9748; www.wyndhamnewyorkcity.com)
Duration: Per night
Base Price: $129
Additional Fees: $18
What's Included: Accommodations and breakfast.
What's Not: Local hotel tax and service fees.
When: July 5-7, 12-14, and 19-21 at the above rate; for $20 more per night, stay from June 24-26, and 30; July 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-26, and 29-31; and August 1-13 and 16-31.
Deadline: July 3.
Why this is a Deal: Save $100 off regular rates.


Complete Details: Mention Code DISZOO6 when booking this discounted nightly rate at this new midtown hotel located in walking distance to Times Square, the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue shopping, and Madison Square Garden. The hotel has outdoor courtyard seating with building-top views and free wireless.

Destination: Los Cabos
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)
Duration: Three nights
Base Price: $425
Additional Fees: $95
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all meals, snack and beverages, airport transfers, fuel surcharges, and local hotel taxes.


What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: June 1 to December 19.
Deadline: July 7.
Why this is a Deal: Save 45% and children under 12 stay and eat for free.
Complete Details: Departing out of the Los Angeles area, this package deal (also good for July Fourth weekend) is also available from other U.S. cities including New York and Chicago. Accommodations are at the Royal Solaris Los Cabos, a large beachfront hotel located near the town of San Jose del Cabo. The all-inclusive hotel has several pools, restaurants, and many planned activities for children and adults.

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