European Destinations (tel. 877/267-2247; www.europeandestinations.com) is offering three nights each in Paris and in Prague this fall, from $1,129 with airfare.
Depart from New York on an overnight flight and arrive in Paris by morning. Spend three nights at the three-star Hotel Champlain, about a 10-minute walk to the Métro station and a short ride (or about 20-minute walk) to the Champs-Élysées. Stay in Prague at Hotel William, a 10-minute walk from Charles Bridge and a 15-minute tram ride from Wenceslas Square and Prague Castle.
Why is this a deal? A British Airways flight for a multi-city Nov. 15 departure (as included in this package) comes in about $1,326 if you booked on your own. With this package, you're already ahead of the game by $197 per person. Three nights in Paris at the Hotel Champlain starts at $497.90 for a discounted early booking rate. Three nights in Prague at the Hotel William in Prague would cost €178 ($218.59). If you add up both hotels, you would pay $715.90, or $357.95 per person. Booking this package separately would cost you $1,683.95. Reserving with European Destinations would save you $554.95 per person -- enough for some serious shopping and splurging in Paris or Prague.
Trip Type: Air-inclusive; independent
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Airfare from New York to Paris (returning from Prague); a flight from Paris to Prague; three nights in Paris at Hotel Champlain; three nights in Prague in Hotel William; breakfast daily; airline fuel surcharges; hotel taxes and fees; government taxes and fees.
What Else You Will Have to Pay: Round-trip hotel-airport transfers, which you can book through European Destinations. Private one-way transfers will cost about $57 per person. In Prague, a private one-way transfer will cost about $17 per person.
Book By: As soon as possible for best availability
When: Nov. 15, 2012
Single Supplement: $188
Other Departures: Chicago (from $1,179); Miami (from $1,199); Houston (from $1,219); Los Angeles (from $1,277); Seattle (from $1,286)
Other Details: This travel packager's trips are customizable, so you can easily change the number of days you want to stay in each city, extend the trip altogether, or select from many other hotels in Prague or Paris.
All prices are per person and, if lodging is a component of the package, based upon two people traveling together (unless otherwise noted). The prices listed are general starting rates; see "What Else You'll Have to Pay" for details about associated taxes and fees. Base-prices, taxes, and fees can vary based on point of departure and time of travel. Blackout dates may apply. Trip add-ons like sightseeing tours and meal plans may also increase the price. Check with the tour operator for additional gateways. The single supplement is the extra cost that a solo traveler would pay to book the deal.
