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: London
Provider: Coach House Rentals (tel. 011 44 20 8133-8332; www.rentals.chslondon.com)
Base Price: Approximately $274 per night for five people.
Duration: Seven nights
Additional Fees: $130 for the entire stay.
What's Included: Accommodations and full use of property as a holiday rental.
What's Not Included: Administration charge which includes covers check-in and check-out, starter pack of breakfast provisions and basic toiletries, cleaning and laundry, and telephone help line.
When: January 3 to February 24, 2008.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability of selected discounted homes.
Why this is a Deal: Twenty percent off with stays of seven nights or more.
Complete Details: Coach House provides top-notch rental accommodations in London. From studios to mansions on the River Thames, the company has low nightly costs for guests booking seven nights or more. The specific property available for $274 per night sleeps five people. It's in a modern apartment building in Old Swan Wharf walking distance to Kings Road and Sloane Square. It overlooks an historic church where Revolutionary War defector Benedict Arnold is buried.
Destination: Chinese New Year in Hong Kong plus Singapore and Vietnam
Provider: Asian Affair Holidays (tel. 800/742-3133; www.asianaffairholidays.com)
Base Price: $2,910
Duration: Ten nights
Additional Fees: $145
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, event tickets, sightseeing, daily breakfast, fuel surcharges, and hotel service taxes.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: February 6 to 17, 2008
Deadline: No detailed deadline but six-weeks advanced booking is strongly recommended to ensure ticket availability to New Year's festivities.
Why this is a Deal: To book this four-star hotel, three-country trip with airfare would cost upwards of $4,500 if booked alone.
Complete Details: Departing out of San Francisco, this package deal starts out in Hong Kong with VIP seating for the New Year's parade and local sightseeing before visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Singapore. Accommodations are at the Harbour Plaza in Hong Kong, the Renaissance Riverside in Vietnam, and the Marina Mandarin in Singapore. There's also the Chingay Parade takes place during your stay in Singapore. Air travel is on Cathay Pacific Airlines.
Destination: Guatemala
Provider: Caravan Tours (tel. 800-227-2826; www.caravantours.com)
Base Price: $995
Duration: 11 days
Additional Fees: $169
What's Included: Accommodations, some activities, most meals, airport transfers, and tips.
What's Not Included: Airfare, country entry or departure fees, visas, food and beverages not on the trip schedule, and gratuities to Caravan tour director.
When: January 25, 2008
Deadline: Booking at least one month in advanced is strongly suggested.
Why this is a Deal: These "Super Values" save you $100 per person off the normal price of the tour.
Complete Details: Starting and ending in Guatemala City, this tour visits many of the natural and ecological wonders of Guatemala: Lake Atitlan, Copan in Honduras, Chichicastenanango, Antigua, and Tikal are all on the agenda. Detailed sightseeing excursions in each location immerse the traveler into Guatemala's cultural and geographical history. Accommodations are in four- and five-star resorts and hotels in the most picturesque locations. Cities, jungles, and lake resorts are all included on the itinerary. Transportation is via motor coach with group sizes ranging from 36 to 44 people.
Destination: Prague
Provider: Virgin Vacations (tel. 888/937-8474; www.virgin-vacations.com)
Base Price: $649
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $145
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airline fuel surcharges, and daily breakfast.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: January 8 to February 29, 2008.
Deadline: December 20, 2007
Why this is a Deal: Daily costs for this trip, including airfare, run to only $118.
Complete Details: Departures are out of New York with slight increases for departures from other East coast US cities. Full payment for this trip is due within one day of booking. The hotel at this price is a tourist class facility located 12 minutes from Prague's Center City via a metro ride. For an additional $100 dollars, you can upgrade to a hotel near the City Center.
Destination: Tobago
Provider: Le Petit Careme (tel. 868/632-4608; www.petitcareme.com)
Base Price: $100 per night for apartment or $290 per night for the villa
Duration: No minimum stay is required
Additional Fees: $13 per night
What's Included: Accommodations
What's Not Included: Hotel and local taxes/
When: January 6 to 28, 2008
Deadline: As soon as possible to ensure availability/
Why this is a Deal: Save 35 percent of regular villa and hotel rates/
Complete Details: Le Petit Careme is located on Mount Irvine in Tobago in the West Indies. The villa, which sleeps ups to six adults, is 3,400 square feet with a large veranda overlooking. The apartment is 1,200 square feet is suited mainly for couples. The beach is a ten minute walk through an adjacent golf course. Surfing season lasts from December through March. The island is known for sailing, diving, fishing, bird watching and natural foliage and floral growth. There's also an on-property pool. These special January rates also include the villa for $200 per night for a traveling duo.
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