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Frommer's 5 Deals: Vegas, Florence, London, Hong Kong, and Beaver Creek

In this week's deal roundup find out how to pay almost nothing for a London getaway, spend a week in Hong Kong for less than $1,100, and see 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: London
Provider: British Airways (tel. 800/247-9297; www.britishairways.com)


Base Price: $328
Duration: Two nights
Additional Fees: $150
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: Through March 22.
Deadline: January 29.
Why this is a Deal: Purchase airfare at above price and receive two nights at a hotel for free.
Complete Details: Departing out of New York, this airfare and free hotel offer gives travelers the choice of 10 three and four-star hotels. All hotels are centrally located in London and two-night consecutive stays are mandatory. A $30 surcharge will be applied to weekend stays, but a $20 discount is given to people who book online and log-in to the British Airways website. Other departure cities are available. Philadelphia, for example, costs an additional $24.

Destination: Las Vegas
Provider: U.S. Airways Vacations (tel. 800/455-0123; www.usairwaysvacations.com)
Base Price: $216 per person
Duration: Two nights
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, and fuel surcharge.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: Through February.
Deadline: Book immediately to ensure hotel and airfare availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save up to 25% on total package and with significantly reduced hotel rates.
Complete Details: Departing from Phoenix, this special deal to Las Vegas includes accommodations at the Bellagio, one of Las Vegas's top hotels and casinos. Located on the famous strip, the Bellagio has an art museum, high-end retail, national-recognized eateries, and a large pool. You can upgrade to a Lakeview room for $64 per person.

Destination: Florence, Italy
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)
Base Price: $669
Duration: Four nights
Additional Fees: $115
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, daily breakfast, and hotel service charges and taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: January 30 to February 23.
Deadline: February 13.
Why this is a Deal: Save $250 per couple when booking this trip with most other suppliers. Also, there is a chance to receive this trip for a lower price. Look for a "Save" icon over an airplane when booking your flight. This means you are eligible for more savings.


Complete Details: Accommodations for this budget-class independent off-season trip to Florence are at a choice of two hotels. Both are in the same neighborhood near the Santa Maria Novella train Station. The Alberga Montral Hotel offers an on-site Internet café. Departures for this trip are out of JFK or Newark International Airport. Passengers wishing to depart from Philadelphia or Boston will pay an additional $30.

Destination: Hong Kong
Provider: Globo Tours (tel. 800/988-4833; www.globotours.net)


Base Price: $949
Duration: Seven days, five nights
Additional Fees: $165
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, half-day city tour, fuel surcharges, airport transfers in Hong Kong, and local hotel service taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: January 12 to March 27.
Deadline: February 12, 2009
Why this is a Deal: Save $300 off booking this tour independently.
Complete Details: Mention code "HKGSPC" when booking this Hong Kong special. Air travel leaves and returns to San Francisco on Cathay Pacific Airlines. Accommodations are at the Metropark Hotel on Causeway Bay. Located on Hong Kong Island, the hotel uses a modernist design to compliment guest services that include a business center, several on-site restaurants, a very popular lobby scene, and views of Victoria Peak and Harbour.

Destination: Beaver Creek, Colorado
Provider: Southwest Vacations (tel. 800/243-8372; www.southwestvacations.com)
Base Price: $959
Duration: Four nights, five days
Additional Fees: $95
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, and local hotel service taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax, and lift tickets.
When: January 29 to February 7 and March 28 to April 9.
Deadline: February 14.
Why this is a Deal: Save $120 on a four-night stay and kids stay for free.
Complete Details: Use promotion code "SKI120" to book this special air-hotel package to one of Colorado's more popular ski resorts. Departures are out of Baltimore with Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday departure dates. Accommodations are at the Arrowhead Village Condominiums, a condominium ski chalet in walking distance to certain ski lifts. The Arrowhead ski village is approximately one mile from the property.

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