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: Dominican Republic
Provider: Cheap Caribbean (tel. 800/915-2322; www.cheapcaribbean.com)
Base Price: $599
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $115
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all meals and beverages, fuel surcharges, and all gratuities.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: April 26 to August 31
Deadline: April 11
Why this is a Deal: Save $1,400 off regularly offered price for this trip, and get the sixth night free
Complete Details: Located on Confresi Beach in Puerto Plata, the Sun Village Resort & Spa offers a quiet refuge from the other resorts. The 17,000 square-foot spa includes Roman tubs and full-service spa treatments. The beachfront hotel has 7 pools, waterfalls, five bars, and six restaurants. Tennis, kayaks, billiards, windsurfing, and other non-motorized water sports are also included in the package deal. The Ocean World marine park and casino resort is next door to the resort offering activity for children and adults.
Destination: Greece
Provider: G.A.P. Adventures (tel. 800/708-7761; www.gapadventures.com)
Base Price: $999.20
Duration: 10 days
Additional Fees: $338
What's Included: Accommodations on a 50-foot sailing yacht, snorkeling equipment, and use of a professional skipper.
What's Not: Food, and some taxes.
When: April 30.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure a position on this limited availability trip.
Why this is a Deal: Save 20% off regular price
Complete Details: Beginning and ending in Santorini, this eight-person Aegean Sea sailing package makes stops in Sifnos, Paros, Syros, Mykonos, Naxos, and Ios. While time on shore is devoted to independent travel, sightseeing excursions are available through local providers. A G.A.P. Adventure representative can help you arrange day-trips before departure. If booking online, cite trip code "GVSSG".
Destination: Clearwater Beach, Florida
Provider: Jet Blue (tel. 800/538-2583; www.jetblue.com)
Base Price: $479
Duration: Three to four nights
Additional Fees: $68
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: Through September.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure low airfare.
Why this is a Deal: Save $200 over booking this trip independently.
Complete Details: Choosing from a selection of hotels and departure dates, these travel deals to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area leave from the New York area. Packages are based on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday departures with returns on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Monday. Hotels include the newly refurbished Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Treasure Island and the Don Cesar Beach Resort, a 1928 historic hotel with a grand lobby known as the Pink Palace because of its color and architecture. Both hotels are beachfront and located near local restaurants and shops. The artsy town of Dunedin is located just across the bay.
Destination: Palm Springs, California
Provider: Parker Palm Springs (tel. 760/770-5000; www.theparkerpalmsprings.com)
Base Price: $249 per room
Duration: One night
Additional Fees: $38
What's Included: Accommodation and a large credit.
What's Not: Local hotel tax.
When: Sunday through Friday
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Get a $200 credit on spa, food, or bar tab.
Complete Details: Offering three different packages giving a $200 credit towards either a spa treatment, dining at any hotel restaurant, and drinking at any hotel bar, the Parker Palm Springs is offering this special deal for a one night stay. Saturday night stays cost $349. Available accommodations include "Estate Rooms," which are large and basic. The food credit is available for room service as well. The drinking special, titled "Lushettes," can be enjoyed by the resort's pool.
Destination: China
Provider: Pacific Delight Tours (tel. 800/221-7179; www.pacificdelighttours.com)
Base Price: $1,999
Duration: 11 days
Additional Fees: $145
What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, all intra-China travel, most meals, and all airport transfers
What's Not: Guide gratuities
When: June 12, 2009
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Why this is a Deal: Save $200
Complete Details: Enjoying five-star accommodations at locally owned top hotels, this Chinese cultural experience begins in Beijing before visiting Xian, Guilin, and Shanghai. All major sites are visited including the Great Wall, the Terra Cotta warriors in the ancient city of Xian, and modern sections of Shanghai. Factories, local villages, and museums are visited. In addition to daily breakfast, travelers receive six lunches and 9 dinners. A Li River cruise is also included.
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