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Frommer's 5 Deals: Cancun, Toronto, Vegas, Costa Rica, and Paris

A six-day escape to Paris for under $850 with air, a four-night getaway to Vegas for $80 a day with air, and more discounts 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: Costa Rica
Provider: Occidental Hotels & Resorts (tel. 800/858-2258; www.occidentalhotels.com)


Duration: Per night
Base Price: $118 to 135 per night
Additional Fees: $27 per night
What's Included: Accommodations, all meals, beverages, snacks, activities, SCUBA classes, tennis, and horseback riding.
What's Not: Hotel service and resort fees, local taxes.
When: January 4 to April 30, 2010.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save 48% off regular room rates.
Complete Details: Accommodations for the Costa Rica deal are at the Occidental Grand Papagayo, a waterfront resort on the North Pacific Ocean coast of the country. The hotel has 160 rooms in 23 buildings and is perched on a bluff above the water. Rooms in this four-star resort are very spacious, and there are several restaurants, bars, and a full-service spa. As far as full-service all-inclusive resorts go, this is a medium-sized property that puts elegance before size.

Destination: Toronto and elsewhere in Canada
Provider: Orbitz (tel. 800/448-8066; www.orbitz.com)
Duration: Three nights
Base Price: $378
Additional Fees: $125
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel taxes and hotel taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: February 1 to 4, 2010.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to lock in prices and availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save 30% off regular rates and over booking this independently.
Complete Details: Accommodations are at the Delta Chelsea Inn, a large hotel near the University of Toronto. The hotel has an airport shuttle, pool, and fitness center. It's right in the middle of shops, restaurants, and nightlife activity. Shopping at Eaton Centre is a short walk away. Jazz clubs are also very close to the hotel. The trip departs from the New York area.

Destination: Las Vegas
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $219
Additional Fees: $115
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, hotel transfers, hotel service taxes, and coupon book.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: January 25 to 29, 2010.
Deadline: January 29, 2010.
Why this is a Deal: Save 25%.
Complete Details: Departing from the Los Angeles area and other major cities such as New York ($389), Chicago ($395), and Boston $(419), this package deal to Las Vegas includes accommodations at Bally's Las Vegas. In addition to a casino, shopping mall, world-class restaurants, and a swimming pool, the hotel hosts a live version of the Price is Right where contestants can win cars, appliances, and other big-ticket items.

Destination: Paris
Provider: Go-Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)
Duration: Six nights
Base Price: $699
Additional Fees: $145
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, and daily breakfast.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: January 15 to March 25, 2010.
Deadline: January 4, 2010.
Why this is a Deal: Save $170 over trips departing just after this time period.
Complete Details: The hotel is located in a residential corridor of the 18th arrondisement near Sacré-Coeur and the Montmartre neighborhood. There are lively shops, restaurants, and many tourist sites including the Moulin Rouge in the immediate vicinity. There is no restaurant at the hotel. Rooms are small but comfortable with location as the hotel's main selling point. Departures are from the New York area.

Destination: Cancun
Provider: Cheap Caribbean (tel. 800/915-2322; www.cheapcaribbean.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $599
Additional Fees: $130
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all meals and beverages, activities, upgrade to junior suite, and $150 resort credit.
What's Not: Ground transportation, security fees, and departure tax.
When: January 8 to March 31, 2010.
Deadline: December 28, 2009.
Why this is a Deal: Save $420 from regular prices.
Complete Details: Accommodations are at the NH Riviera Cancun, a 500-plus room property with 12 bars and restaurants located directly on the beach. The hotel has two pools, two tennis courts, a business center, spa, fitness center, and motorized and non-motorized water activities. The trip leaves from most major U.S. gateways including Miami, New York and Chicago.

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