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Frommer's 5 Deals: China, Washington, D.C., Central America, Vermont, and WWII France

The best deals this week: From a tour of the best sites in Costa Rica and Panama, to a guided visit to historic spots in Normandy and Paris, to three more special offers in 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: China
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel: 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)


Duration: Ten days
Base Price: $1,099
Additional Fees: $300
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, sightseeing, most meals, fuel surcharges, and all intra-country transportation.
What's Not: Visa, security fees, departure tax, and guide gratuities.
When: February 17 to 26, 2010.
Deadline: July 29.
Why this is a Deal: Save $600 if you book before above deadline.
Complete Details: Visiting Beijing, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Xi'An and Shanghai, this 10-day trip gives you a glimpse of China's cultural and natural beauty. Accommodations are at four-star hotels with modern amenities and large rooms. In Shanghai, travelers stay at the Broadway Mansions Hotel, an historic structure located in the popular and vibrant Bund District. Evening activities are optional and available for additional fees ($35 to $85 per person). The trip departs on Air China from the Los Angeles area.

Destination: Panama and Costa Rica
Provider: G.A.P. Adventures (tel. 800/708-7761; www.gapadventures.com)
Duration: 14 days
Base Price: $719.20
Additional Fees: $700
What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, all transportation, and guided hikes.
What's Not: Airfare, local payments, guide gratuities and meals.
When: July 19 to August 1, 2009
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability and secure the cheapest flights (currently priced under $300 from New York City).
Why this is a Deal: Save 20% off regular tour price


Complete Details: This "Last Minute Deal" package to Costa Rica and northern Panama includes hikes, a visit to an organic farm, visits to several national parks, white water rafting, snorkeling, and horseback riding. After arriving in San Jose, the trip visits Corcovado National Park, Boquete in western Panama, Bocas del Toro, and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Group sizes for the tour average about 10 people. The physical demand rating for the trip is three out of five, meaning a moderate level of physical fitness may be required for hikes, rafting, and other activities.

Destination: Vermont

Provider: Jet Blue (tel. 800/538-2583; www.jetblue.com)
Duration: Two nights
Base Price: $329
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, local hotel taxes, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: Departs July 6.
Deadline: June 19.
Why this is a Deal: Save $150 off this trip over booking independently.
Complete Details: Departing from New York's JFK International Airport, this quick trip to Stowe Village in Vermont puts travelers up at the Green Mountain Inn. The Inn is located in walking distance to the town of Stowe with small shops, restaurants, and art galleries. It's also very close to the Stowe Recreation Path, a trail designed for walking, biking, jogging, and rollerblading. Inn amenities include a spa, gym, game room, and outdoor pool.

Destination: Paris and Normandy
Provider: American Airlines Vacations (tel. 800/321-2121; www.aavacations.com)
Duration: Seven days, six nights
Base Price: $1,409
Additional Fees: $165
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, sightseeing tours, airport transfers, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: Through October 25.
Deadline: October 24.
Why this is a Deal: Save $350 over booking this independently.
Complete Details: In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of D-Day, this trip visits Paris and the north of France for a tour of the historic battlefields and war sites. Sightseeing tours include a 12-hour tour of Normandy with visits to the American cemetery, Juno and Omaha beaches, lunch in the village of Crepon, a film viewing, and round-trip transportation to and from Normandy. In Paris, the two local tours include visits to local resistance and liberation sites and a "hop-on hop-off" tour that takes passengers around the city allowing them to get on and off at their leisure. Accommodations for this package are at the Quality Hotel Paris Orleans, a tourist class hotel at the end of a Metro line roughly 30 minutes from the city center. Flights are good for mid-week departures on American Airlines out of JFK Airport.

Destination: Washington, D.C.
Provider: Perfect Escapes (tel. 877/589-7688; www.perfectescapes.com)
Duration: From one night and up.
Base Price: $134
Additional Fees: $18
What's Included: Accommodations
What's Not: Local hotel taxes.
When: through January 1.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to lock in the low rate.
Why this is a Deal: Save 45% off regular room rates.
Complete Details: Mention code "977" when booking this deal at the Donovan House, a chic boutique property from the Thompson Hotel Group located just six blocks from the White House. Regular room rates can cost up to $247. This deal is good for any night of the week. The hotel has a rooftop pool and is known for its service and style.

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