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: Cancun
Provider: Apple Vacations (tel. 800/342-3415; www.applevacations.com)
Base Price: $499.99
Duration: Seven nights
Additional Fees: $115
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all food and beverages, airport transfers, all non-motor activities and fuel surcharges
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax
When: May to June and September to October
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability
Why this is a Deal: Save approximately $1,200 from regular prices
Complete Details: With several departure cities available including Miami, Chicago, New York, Las Angeles, Boston, and Philadelphia, this package tour includes accommodations at the Barcelo Tucancun Beach resort. The 312-room waterfront hotel has an oceanfront pool, four restaurants, and a peaceful setting 20 minutes to downtown Cancun.
Destination: Thailand
Provider: Pacific Delight (tel. 800/221-7179; www.pacificdelighttours.com)
Base Price: $2,549
Duration: Twelve nights
Additional Fees: $220
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers, sightseeing, some meals, intra-country travel, baggage handling, and fuel surcharges
What's Not: Security fees, departure tax, and guide gratuities
When: August 20, 2009
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability
Why this is a Deal: Save $500 or more when booking this tour independently
Complete Details: Visiting Bangkok, the Golden Triangle and northern Thailand, this tour mixes a packed itinerary with free-days for travelers to explore on their own. Hotels are four-star modern properties in central locations near public transportation, local sights and retail stretches. Mixing time between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, both hotels have swimming pools. Single supplements run $539. The trip departs from the West coast.
Destination: Athens
Provider: Homeric Tours (tel. 800/223-5570; www.homerictours.com)
Base Price: $1,465
Duration: Seven days
Additional Fees: $170
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers, some sightseeing, daily breakfast, and local hotel taxes
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax
When: October 26, 2009
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure airfare corresponds with above price
Why this is a Deal: Athens for $233 per day at these quality hotels is as competitive a price you can find
Complete Details: Departing from the New York City area, this Athens package tour includes some sightseeing such as the Acropolis and the site of the first official Olympic Games in 1896. While most of the trip is geared toward independent travel, Homeric recommends excursions such as a half-day at Delphi for $125 and a three-day car rental costing $175. Travelers choose from a wide range of four and five-star hotels.
Destination: Falmouth, Cape Cod
Provider: The Beach Rose Inn (tel. 800/498-5706; www.thebeachroseinn.com)
Base Price: $150
Duration: Two nights
Additional Fees: $15
What's Included: Accommodations and full breakfast
What's Not: Hotel tax and service charge
When: Midweek from through June 19, 2009
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure room rates and availability
Why this is a Deal: Stay one midweek night and get the next night free
Complete Details: Located on Cape Cod, the Beach Rose Inn is an 8-room bed and breakfast built in 1863. Officially in West Falmouth, the inn is close to the beach, whale watching boats, antiquing, historic lighthouses, tennis and horseback riding. The ferry for day trips to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket is nearby. For similar deals for other hotels spread across Massachusetts, go to www.massvacation.com/deals.
Destination: Cartagena, Colombia
Provider: Gate One Travel (tel. 800/682-3333; www.gate1travel.com)
Base Price: $399
Duration: Three days, four nights
Additional Fees: $110
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, daily breakfast, and hotel service charges
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax
When: June 7, 2009
Deadline: Book as soon as possible
Why this is a Deal: Package comes to $127.50 per day making it one of the lowest priced deals to Colombia available
Complete Details: Flights to this beach city where affluent Colombians vacation are out of Miami. Accommodations are at the Regatta Cartagena Suites Hotel, a tourist class property located near the beach. For an additional $50, travelers can upgrade to the Hotel Dann Cartagena, an 85-room beachfront boutique hotel with a sleek design. A half-day Cartagena tour is available for $36.
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