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Frommer's 5 Deals: Dubai, Aruba, Bali, Malta, and Jackson Hole

Want to get away for less? Try an Aruba all-inclusive, a Bali beach escape or one of three more great deals 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: Bali
Provider: Asian Affair Holidays (tel. 800/742-3133; www.asianaffairholidays.com)


Base Price:
$1,298
Duration: Seven days/five nights
Additional Fees: $95
What's Included:
Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers, daily breakfast, some sightseeing, and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: January 6 to March 31
Deadline: No detailed deadline, but immediate booking is suggested to lock in availability
Why this is a Deal: This trip comes to less than $200 per day, including airfare. Booking a similar independent tour would cost you an additional $450 per person.

Complete Details: Depart out of San Francisco or Los Angeles on Singapore Airlines. Accommodations are at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, Melia Bali Villas & Spa, or Nikko Bali. The Nusa Dua Hotel & Spa is modeled after a Balinese palace and is located on Bali's southern peninsula -- just a five minute drive from the Bali Golf and Country Club, one of Asia's top golf courses.

Destination: Dubai
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)


Base Price:
$1,549
Duration: Six days
Additional Fees: $95
What's Included:
Airfare, hotels, sightseeing, inland travel, fuel surcharges, and airport transfers.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: April 16 to 23
Deadline: February 15
Why this is a Deal: You will save $800 per traveling duo if booked by the above deadline
Complete Details: Even after its original hype, Dubai still attracts incredible attention among global travelers. You'll find indoor ski slopes at the Mall of the Emirates, incredible shopping alternatives, and the some of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The trip departs out of New York on Arab Emirates Airlines. Accommodations are at the Al Manzil, a four-star hotel.

Destination: Malta
Provider: Go Today
(tel. 800/290-6685; www.gotoday.com)
Base Price:
$1,069
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $145
What's Included:
Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: January 16 to February 23
Deadline: January 24, 2008
Why this is a Deal: Booking this trip alone would cost in excess of $1,500.
Complete Details: Departing out of New York, this independent trip gets you there and lets you do as you please. Accommodations are at the Alexandra Palace Hotel, a tourist-class location. It's located in walking distance to a popular public beach, the casino, waterfront promenade, and casino. Even off-season, Malta stays warm. Beaches are more rock than sand and people often find private places to sunbathe amidst the rocky shoreline.

Destination: Aruba
Provider: Discount Vacations
(tel. 800/650-3612; www.discountvacations.com)
Base Price:
$369 per person
Duration: Three nights
Additional Fees: $185
What's Included:
Airfare, accommodations, breakfast, and non-motorized water sports.
What's Not Included: Security fees, departure taxes, and airline fuel surcharges.
When: Through April 14
Deadline: January 31
Why this is a Deal: Save 40% off regular the regular $619 per-person price
Complete Details: This package departs midweek out of New York. Accommodations are at the Brickell Bay Beach Club, a boutique hotel with a swim-up pool with a swim-up pool bar in the Palm Beach section of the island. The hotel has a complimentary shuttle to the most popular island beaches.

Destination: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Provider: Teton Springs Lodge & Spa (tel. 877/787-8757; www.tetonspringslodge.com)
Base Price:
$129 per night
Duration: One night or more
Additional Fees: $22
What's Included:
Accommodations
What's Not Included: Resort fee and state and local lodging tax
When: Through April 15, 2008
Deadline: No detailed deadline but a four-week advanced booking is suggested to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Early bird special saves $70 nightly off regular room rates.
Complete Details: The hotel is ideally located between two ski resorts with complimentary transportation to both resorts. The 52-room hotel has a 5,000 square foot spa and a cozy wine bar. When you book, mention the Early Bird special to receive the low rates.


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