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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: Tahiti
Provider: Air Tahiti Nui (tel. 800/217-3300; www.airtahitinui-usa.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $898
Additional Fees: $110
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fee and departure tax.
When: February 8 or February 12.
Deadline: February 12.
Why this is a Deal: Save $400. Airfare is normally $739, meaning the hotel is almost free.
Complete Details: Departing out of the Los Angeles area, this package deal to Tahiti includes accommodations at the Hilton Tahiti. The hotel is located on the water facing the island of Moorea. It has a small beach area and an infinity pool. Downtown Papeete, a short ride away, is recommended for authentic French and Polynesian meals and visits to the flea market, food market, and evening bars. Tours of the area including the black sand beaches, surfing spots, and inland jungles can be arranged through the hotel.
Destination: Dubai
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)
Duration: Six nights
Base Price: $1,499
Additional Fees: $99
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all transfers, some sightseeing, buffet breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fee and departure tax.
When: April 29.
Deadline: February 10.
Why this is a Deal: Save $300 over booking this trip independently.
Complete Details: Accommodations for this trip leaving from the New York area are at the Fairmont Hotel. It's located near shopping, beaches, golf courses and some of Dubai's architectural highlights including the recently opened tallest building in the world. Optional tours and cultural events are available for lump sum of $130. Trip extensions to Kenya and Cairo also available.
Destination: Athens
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)
Duration: Six nights
Base Price: $799
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily fuel surcharge, breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fee and departure tax.
When: January 31 to February 28.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Athens with airfare for just over $150 per day.
Complete Details: Travelers will stay at the 102-room Ionis Hotel. The property is located on Omonia Square, a central Athens location joining six main streets situated near the ancient Athens sporting stadium. Optional sightseeing tours are additional on this trip that focuses on free time in the city. The trip departs out of the New York area.
Destination: Bangkok
Provider: lebua at State Tower (tel. (66) 2624-9999; www.lebua.com)
Duration: Per night
Base Price: $119
Additional Fees: $14
What's Included: Accommodations and daily breakfast.
What's Not: Transportation to Bangkok and local hotel and service tax.
When: Indefinitely.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save $60 off regular room rates for this five-star hotel.
Complete Details: One of Bangkok's newest hotels, the Le Bua at State Tower is a 63-story complex with a hotel, shops, and some of the finest Asian and continental cuisine available in the city. Early reports put this all-suites hotel on par if not above the Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental, and Bangkok Oriental hotels. The hotel overlooks the Chao Phraya River. It is located in the second tallest building in Bangkok. It has an open-air pool, full business services and a fitness center. An upgrade to a river view suite costs an additional $20.
Destination: Prague
Provider: Virgin Vacations (tel. 888/937-8474; www.virgin-vacations.com)
Duration: Six nights
Base Price: $699
Additional Fees: $115
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, fuel surcharges, and hotel and service taxes.
What's Not: Security fee and departure tax.
When: February 3, 10, 17, 24.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: A four-night vacation is $60 less in this already inexpensive package.
Complete Details: Accommodations for this six-night trip are at the Marketa Hotel, a small tourist-class property near the Mala Strana residential section of the city. Trains and trams to Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge will take around 15 minutes. A $110 upgrade buys travelers accommodations at the Elysee Hotel, a charming hotel with an old Prague flavor located in the center of the city in walking distances to most important sites. The trip departs from the New York City area.
