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: Dominican Republic
Provider: Cheap Caribbean (tel. 800/915-2322; www.cheapcaribbean.com)
Duration: Five nights
Base Price: $499
Additional Fees: $90
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all food and beverages, non-motorized water sports, airport transfers, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: Through November 30.
Deadline: October 3.
Why this is a Deal: Save $530 off regular prices.
Complete Details: Leaving from the Miami area, this package to the Dominican Republic includes accommodations at the Lifestyle Tropical Resort & Spa. The resort is located on Cofresi Beach near Ocean World. All 282 of the hotel's rooms were refurbished in 2006. There are three on-site swimming pools and 1½ miles of beachfront property. Destination: London
Provider: Virgin Vacations (tel. 800/937-8474; www.virginvacations.com)
Duration: Four nights
Base Price: $499
Additional Fees: $170
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Airport transfers, security fees and departure tax.
When: January 11 to February 24, 2010.
Deadline: October 5.
Why this is a Deal: Save $350 over booking this deal independently.
Complete Details: Departing from the New York area, this city package to London includes accommodations at the Queens Park Hotel, a tourist class property located near Kensington Gardens and the Queensway or Bayswater tube stops. For $100 more, travelers can upgrade to the more modern Thistle City Barbican Hotel which has an indoor pool. For interested parties, Virgin just launched an accommodation website with travel deals and hotel descriptions atÂ?http://hotels.virgin-vacations.com. A Saturday stay is required for the above trip.
Destination:
Lovingston, VirginiaProvider: Orchard House (tel. 434/263-7747; www.orchardhousebb.com)
Duration: Two nights
Base Price: $310 per couple per package
Additional Fees: $46
What's Included: Accommodations, full daily breakfast, two bottles of wine, winery tours, and other small gifts including chocolate, flowers and wine glasses.
What's Not: Transportation to hotel and local service taxes.
When: Through December 31.
Deadline: December 30.
Why this is a Deal: Save $100 per person.
Complete Details: To celebrate Virginia Wine Month, many hotels and travel providers are putting together deals that encourage visits to the states wineries. Near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Orchard House Bed and Breakfast is a 14-acre Victorian farmhouse dating back to 1874 and located on an apple orchard. Downtown Charlottesville, the University of Virginia, and Thomas Jefferson's home at Monticello are short drives away.
Destination:
MoroccoProvider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)
Duration: Eight days
Base Price: $1,899
Additional Fees: $100
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, most meals, sightseeing, entrance fees, tour guides, airport transfers, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: November 22 to 29.
Deadline: October 28.
Why this is a Deal: Save $600 per couple if you book by above deadline.
Complete Details: Flying Royal Air Maroc from New York to Morocco, this package deal begins in Casablanca before visiting Rabat, the ancient cities of Meknes and Fes, and finally Marrakech. Accommodations are in four-star local and internationally owned hotels. Optional Moroccan feast dinners are available starting at $48. Sightseeing includes a visit to the Hassan II Mosque, old markets, palaces, and Marrakech's main square known as Djemaa el-Fna. A tour of the lower villages of the Atlas Mountains will cost an additional $40.
Destination: Clearwater/St. Petersburg, Florida
Provider: Travelocity (tel. 888/872.8356; www.travelocity.com)
Duration: Two nights
Base Price: $340 per person
Additional Fees: $65
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, service fees, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees, departure tax, and airport transfers.
When: October 17 to 19.
Deadline: Book immediately to ensure availability and airfares for this "Last Minute Deal."
Why this is a Deal: Save $200 over booking this deal independently.
Complete Details: Priced from Chicago into Tampa International Airport, this "Last Minute Deal" to Clearwater/St. Petersburg includes two nights' accommodations at the Bilmar Beach Resort Hotel, a three-star beachfront property located on the Gulf of Mexico specifically in Treasure Island. The property has two swimming pools, and bars and restaurants are nearby. The Salvador Dali Museum is a nearby attraction.
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