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: Ecuador
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)
Base Price: $1,259 per person
Duration: Eight days
Additional Fees: $130
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers, ground transportation, most meals, sightseeing, entrance fees, and professional tour guides.
What's Not: Security fees, departure tax, and tour guide and driver gratuities.
When: June 29 to July 6
Deadline: May 27
Why this is a Deal: Save $800 per couple.
Complete Details: Departing out of Miami, this package deal to Ecuador begins in Quito before visiting Banos, Cotopaxi, and the Amazon Rainforest. The seven-day itinerary includes accommodations at local four-star properties including modern city hotels and ecologically friendly rural lodges.
Destination: Southern Oregon
Provider: Resorts and Lodges (tel. 866/708-9561; www.resortsandlodges.com)
Base Price: $470
Duration: Two nights
Additional Fees: $40
What's Included: Accommodations in two bedroom Vacation rental or large hotel room, full-day bike rentals, activities, all amenities, and $100 Visa card
What's Not: Room taxes.
When: Through October 31
Deadline: April 30
Why this is a Deal: Save 20% off regular rates, plus the additional gift card value.
Complete Details: Mentioning promotional code Family gets you this package deal for a family of four to the Klamath Falls, Oregon resort called the Running Y Ranch. Canoeing, fishing horseback riding, bird watching, walking trails, golfing, swimming pool, and biking are all available activities at the 6,000-acre launch. Other similar priced packages are available for golf and spa retreats. You must book this deal by the telephone.
Destination: Dublin
Provider: Virgin Vacations (tel. 888/937-8474; www.virgin-vacations.com)
Base Price: $659 per person
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, hotel taxes, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: October 21 to October 25.
Deadline: May 21.
Why this is a Deal: Save $300 over booking this on your own
Complete Details: Departing out of the New York City area, this six-night city trip to Dublin includes accommodations at the 60-room Days Inn Talbot St. Hotel. Located a short walk from O'Connell St., the budget hotel is close to Dublin Castle, Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Henry Street Shopping area, and Clerys Department Store. Booking now may provide even more discounted travel prices. Look for a "Save" icon with an airplane for reduced fares that decrease the price of this package deal.
Destination: Bahamas
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)
Base Price: $595
Duration: Three nights
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, meals and beverages, activities, fuel surcharges, hotel taxes, and non-motor activities.
What's Not: Security fees, departure tax, and tour guide/driver gratuities.
When: Through June 10
Deadline: June 10
Why this is a Deal: Save 25% off regular rates and more with upgrade included.
Complete Details: Accommodations for this inclusive three-day trip are at the RIU Paradise Island Resort. Just walking distance to the famous Atlantis complex, the RIU is located along a 3-mile sandy beach. There are four on-site restaurants as this more intimate, mid-sized all-inclusive property. This package departs from Miami with Chicago costing $685 and Boston costing $665.
Destination: Grand Canyon
Provider: Caravan Tours (tel. 800/CARAVAN; www.caravan.com)
Base Price: $995
Duration: Eight days
Additional Fees: $200
What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, travel by motor coach, professional guides, and some meals.
What's Not: Tour guide/driver gratuities and local lodging taxes
When: June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure departure date.
Why this is a Deal: This early summer deal saves $300 or more from doing the same itinerary on your own.
Complete Details: Long-time established Caravan Tours offers these luxury motor-coach tours of the American West. This tour to the Grand Canyon explores most of the southwest's top natural sites including the Canyon, Sedona, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Las Vegas, the last stop on the tour. Eleven meals are included in the price with accommodations at large inns, lodges, and resorts just outside national parks. There are additional departure dates available at this price throughout the summer.
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