Destination: Sydney and Tahiti
Provider: Air Tahiti Nui (tel. 877/4846; www.airtahitinui-usa.com)
Base Price: $1,278
Additional Fees and Taxes: $110
Duration: Airfare to Sydney gets you a free Tahiti stopover and a rate of $50 per night for three nights in Tahiti
What's Included: Round-trip airfare out of New York, fuel surcharge, airport taxes, and a free night at the Sofitel Tahiti
What's Not: Hotel taxes, airline security fees and all meals
When: May 31 to August 7, 2007
Deadline: September 30, 2007
Why this is a Deal: The $50 per night hotel rooms are only available when you book this airfare. You also get one night free at the Sofitel Tahiti in Papeete. Normal rates start at $155
Complete Details: The Sofitel Tahiti is a four-star beachfront resort with "218 brand-new" rooms, according to the hotel's description. The deal is advertised as a way for travelers to Sydney to make the most out of their travel to Australia and the South Seas. Free stopovers are available on both the arrival and return legs of your Sydney trip.
Destination: Antigua, Guatemala
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.gotoday.com)
Base Price: $899
Additional Fees and Taxes: $210
Duration: Three nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers in Antigua, daily breakfast, fuel surcharges, some sightseeing and local hotel taxes
What's Not: Airport taxes, security fees and some meals
When: April 1 to June 17, 2007
Deadline: April 12, 2007
Why this is a Deal: Guatemala is becoming a popular travel destination and prices are going up. This same deal could be $150 more expensive next year.
Complete Details: Round-trip airfare is out of Orlando on Delta Airlines with additional fees available from other departure cities including $20 from New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Phoenix and $40 from Boston or Tampa. Sightseeing includes a half-day walking tour of a colonial Antigua and a tour of a coffee plantation. Accommodations are at the Hotel Palacio Chico which dates back to 1754 when it used to house visiting dignitaries.
Destination: Eastern Canada
Provider: Trafalgar Tours (tel. 866/888-7360; www.trafalgartours.com)
Base Price: $2,075
Additional Fees and Taxes: None
Duration: 10 days
What's Included: Accommodations, comprehensive sightseeing, many meals, inland travel, baggage handling, airport transfers, and full on-tour guide
What's Not: Lunches and some dinners
When: May 18, 2007 with more departures available through October
Deadline: May 4, 2007
Why this is a Deal: $100 off the normal price of this luxury tour
Complete Details: This package tour departs on Friday and returns on Sunday. Trips stops in Niagara Falls, Toronto, Kingston, Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and the Laurentian Mountains. The trip begins and ends in Toronto. Accommodations are in Sheraton hotels, the Crown Plaza Ottawa, and some large local hotels in Quebec and Ste. Adele.
Destination: Multiple Cities in Japan
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/ 555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)
Base Price: $2,299
Additional Fees and Taxes: $195
Duration: 10 days
What's Included: Round-trip airfare, accommodations, buffet breakfast daily, one lunch, English speaking guide, and full sightseeing package
What's Not: Airport taxes, security fees and some meals
When: Three departures available on May 29, September 4, and October 30, 2007
Deadline: April 27, 2007 to receive discount
Why this is a Deal: Save up to $800 per couple if book before the deadline
Complete Details: City and sightseeing highlights include Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, the hot springs of Hakone, Kyoto via high speed train, Nara, and Osaka. Round-trip is out of Los Angeles on Singapore Airlines. Hotels are four star and include the New Otani in Osaka, the Asakus in Tokyo, and Rihga Royal in Kyoto.
Destination: Orlando, Florida
Provider: NWA Vacations (tel. 800/800-1540; www.nwaworldvacations.com)
Base Price: $255
Additional Fees and Taxes: $160
Duration: Three nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, hotel taxes
What's Not: Airport taxes, security fees and all meals
When: Between May 2 and August 4, 2007
Deadline: April 14, 2007
Why this is a Deal: Save $100 off airfare and hotel and $25 on rental car prices and amusement park tickets
Complete Details: Airfare is out of Detroit with accommodations at the Caribe Royale Orlando. Mention code WV7191A when booking.
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