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Frommer's 5 Deals: London, Bangkok, Rhode Island, Spain, and Borneo

Travel southern Spain for less with Friendly Planet, explore Borneo at a discount with G.A.P., or choose from three other special offers 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: Bangkok
Provider: Brendan Tours (tel. 800/421-8446; www.brendanvacations.com)


Duration: Six days, five nights
Base Price: $829
Additional Fees: $154
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, airport transfers, and hotel taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: November 15 to 21.
Deadline: September 25.
Why this is a Deal: Save $400 over booking this deal on your own.
Complete Details: Flying Untied Airlines out of Los Angeles, this independent Bangkok trip includes accommodations at the Radisson Hotel Bangkok. When booking, mention code BGKU1.

Destination: Newport, Rhode Island


Provider: Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa (tel. 401/851-1234; www.newport.hyatt.com)
Duration: Per night
Base Price: $179
Additional Fees: $23
What's Included: Accommodations, food credit, spa discounts, in-room Internet, parking, transportation to downtown Newport, and fall foliage map.
What's Not: Transportation to Newport and hotel taxes.
When: September 7 to November 30.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure room availability .
Why this is a Deal: Save 30% off regular rates.
Complete Details: On the bay just minutes from downtown Newport, the Hyatt Regency Newport just underwent a $34 million renovation adding a full-service spa and saltwater pool. There's also an indoor pool and gym. Local attractions include sailing, golfing, antiquing, and leaf peeping. Tours of Newport mansions, coastal roads, and a visit to the International Tennis Hall of Fame are also recommended. This deal is not yet available online so booking over the telephone is advised.

Destination: London
Provider: Virgin Vacations (tel. 888/937-8474; www.virgin-vacations.com)
Duration: Six nights
Base Price: $669
Additional Fees: $105
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, and daily breakfast.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: January 4 to 26, 2010.
Deadline: September 17.
Why this is a Deal: You save more than $400 off high-season prices.
Complete Details: Leaving from the New York area, this London package includes accommodations at the Queens Park Hotel, a simple hotel near the Bayswater and Queenwbay tube stops, as well as Kensington Gardens. For $10 more, an upgrade to the My Place Hotel is available. Full payment for this trip is due within one day of booking.

Destination: Borneo
Provider: G.A.P. Adventures (tel. 800/708-7761; www.gapadventures.com)
Duration: 10 days
Base Price: $1,012
Additional Fees: $150
What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, some meals, transportation within Borneo, and guides.
What's Not: Additional meals and local costs.
When: September 29 to October 8.
Deadline: Book immediately to ensure open spaces on this trip.
Why this is a Deal: Save 25% on the September 29, 2009 departure.
Complete Details: There are seven spaces still available on this tour of Borneo and Sabah that hikes Mount Kinabalu and visits Manukan Island and the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. Accommodations are in mountain huts, jungle lodges, and guesthouse hotels. Modes of transportation include mini-bus, taxi, boat, and walking. Mention code AASA when booking this trip.

Destination: Spain and Portugal
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)
Duration: 12 days
Base Price: $2,699
Additional Fees: $140
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, some meals, sightseeing, guides, transportation, and all transfers.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: October 8 to 19.
Deadline: September 2.
Why this is a Deal: Save $800 per couple
Complete Details: Beginning in Lisbon, this trip visits, Elvas before crossing into Spain to stop in Seville, Ronda, Fuengirola, Granada, Cordoba, and Madrid. City tours and visits to major sites such as churches and medieval villages are part of the itinerary. Ample free time is built in to the schedule. Accommodations for this air/land/sightseeing trip to Spain and Portugal are in high-quality four-star hotels.


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