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: Caribbean and Florida properties
Provider: Club Med (tel. 888/CLUB MED; www.clubmed.us)
Duration: Seven nights
Base Price: $799
Additional Fees: n/a
What's Included: Accommodations, all activities, food and beverage, resort taxes and fees.
What's Not: Transport to destination -- varies depending on departure city and resort.
When: Through April 30, 2010.
Deadline: October 31.
Why this is a Deal: You get a whopping seven nights for the price or three and, at the family resorts, 50%off for kids two to 15.
Complete Details: This Club Med fall deal is good for Cancun Yucatan, Ixtapa Pacific, La Caravelle, Buccaneer's Creek, Sandpiper, and the Turkoise. Each resort is outfitted with beachfront amenities, restaurants, clubs, pools, and several outdoor activities including tennis, basketball, flying trapeze school, scuba diving, and water skiing. Children-oriented clubs include playgrounds, indoor play rooms, and organized activities for kids 4 to 14 years old. Baby-welcoming kits are offered for people traveling with infants.
Destination: St. Martin
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $619
Additional Fees: $90
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers, hotel service charges, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: Through December 17.
Deadline: September 30.
Why this is a Deal: Save half off regular rates
Complete Details: From Chicago, this package deal includes accommodations at the Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marine and Spa. Air travel is midweek. The hotel is a remodeled Le Meridien facility located on the French side of the island. It has a new spa, new gardens and refurbished grounds, and two new restaurants. The four-star beachfront hotel is directly on the Anse Marcel, a cove surrounded on three sides by mountains. Note the pool will be closed through September 30, 2009. Travelers who visit while the pool is closed receive a complimentary beach barbecue, a free room upgrade, 35% off motorized water sports, and 10% off spa treatments,
Destination: Beijing
Provider: China Spree (tel. 866/652-5656; www.chinaspree.com)
Duration: Five nights, seven days.
Base Price: $599
Additional Fees: $270
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, some other meals, optional sightseeing, and airport transfers.
What's Not: Security fees, departure taxes, and fuel surcharges.
When: November 15 to February 6, 2010.
Deadline: Book anytime soon to ensure availability of airfare.
Why this is a Deal: Save $200 by paying all cash on this already low-priced deal.
Complete Details: A deposit of $200 is required to book this vacation. To qualify for the cash discount, travelers must pay by check 50 days prior to departure date. This trip departs out of San Francisco. Optional tours such as Peking Duck feasts and visits to special museum sites start at $70. Accommodations are at the Beijing Joy City Hotel, a modern luxury hotel located on Xidan Street ten minutes by foot to the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The hotel has an interior courtyard, 290 guest rooms, high-speed Internet access, business services, and air conditioning in each room.
Destination: Chicago
Duration: One night
Base Price: $279
Additional Fees: $17
What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, full daily breakfast, and parking.
What's Not: Local taxes.
When: Through September 30.
Deadline: September 29.
Why this is a Deal: Save $100 on sightseeing and breakfast
Complete Details: The James Hotel is a five-star boutique property offering special rates and promotions to travelers looking to see Chicago. This package includes two passes to five different cultural experiences including The John Hancock Observatory, Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry. Mention promotion code explore when booking this deal online or over the telephone. The full American breakfast is served in your room. The hotel is located off Rush Street near Michigan Avenue and the Miracle Mile in walking distance to top shops, bars and restaurants.
Destination: Paris
Provider: Go-Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $499
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: January 8 to February 24, 2010.
Deadline: October 14.
Why this is a Deal: Save $300 off regular prices.
Complete Details: Departing from the New York area, this independent vacation package to Paris includes accommodations at the Timhotel, a small tourist-class hotel located in the Pigale near the Moulin Rouge. With over 15 hotels in Paris alone, Timhotel offers locations and simple amenities such as elevators, laundry service, in-room television, daily breakfast, and newspapers for guests. Concierge service contains information on local cultural events, shopping advice, and restaurants.
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