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Frommer's 5 Deals: Prague, Vermont, London & Paris, Shanghai, and New York

This week's roundup of offers includes act-now deals to New York City and Prague as well as special offers to Vermont, Shanghai, and a London-Paris escape.

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: Prague
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)


Base Price: $649
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, local hotel taxes, and airline fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: February 27 to March 22, 2009.
Deadline: December 11.
Why this is a Deal: Save $350 over booking this trip independently.
Complete Details: Departing out of the New York metro area, this six-night package puts you up at the Comfort Hotel Prague, located 25 minutes from city center in a suburban neighborhood. (Trams connect travelers to the Prague's historic old town square.) For a $100 upgrade, travelers can stay at a hotel located within walking distance to the city's main sites. Departures from Boston or Philadelphia cost $30 more than the above price.

Destination: Paris and London
Provider: Air France Holidays (tel. 800/237-2623; www.airfrance-holidays.com)
Base Price: $799
Duration: Six nights
Additional Fees: $220
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, transportation between the two cities, daily breakfast, fuel surcharges, and some local taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: January 3 to January 9, 2009.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: This deal would cost almost 30 percent more if you were to book this trip today.


Complete Details: With accommodations at the Comfort Hotel Lamarck in Paris and Queens Park Hotel in London, this two-city trip that leaves from New York is an independent way to see Paris and London. Travelers can book sightseeing tours and full-day excursions through the Air France Holidays Web site, or they can spend their days any way they want. Prices for this trip increase $90 on February 15, 2009.

Destination: Shanghai
Provider: Pacific Delight Tours (tel. 800/221-7179; www.pacificdelighttours.com)


Base Price: $1,298
Duration: Seven days, five nights
Additional Fees: $165
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, daily breakfast, airport transfers, baggage handling, and local hotel and service taxes.
What's Not: Security fees and departure tax.
When: December 12; departing daily afterwards through February 28, 2009.
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure desired departure date.
Why this is a Deal: Save 20% off regular trip rates and reduced rates on stays at the five-star hotel affiliated with this package.

Complete Details: This five-night Shanghai city package puts travelers up at the five-star Hua Ting Hotel and Towers. Located in C Xu Jia Hui section of the city, the architecturally heralded hotel is near transportation and the road that circles the city. It's also near department stores, offices, and bars and restaurants. The hotel has an indoor pool and health club and offers all the modern luxuries of a full-service business and leisure property. The trip leaves from West coast gateways including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mention code 8SW07SH1 when booking. A single supplement only costs $190 extra.

Destination: Vermont

Provider: Three Stallion Inn (tel. 800/424-5575; www.3stallioninn.com)
Base Price: $129 per night
Duration: One night or more
Additional Fees: $25 to $30
What's Included: Accommodations, breakfast buffet, and use of all inn amenities.
What's Not: Vermont state taxes and gratuities
When: Travel through December 21.
Deadline: December 21.
Why this is a Deal: Save 40 percent off regular room rates.
Complete Details: In the woods of the Vermont's Green Mountains, the Three Stallion Inn is located on a 1,300-acre farm alongside the White River. The ski resorts Killington and Stowe are both less than 40 minutes away. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking are available on the inn's trails and pathways. Sleigh rides and wagon rides are also available. The inn's on-site restaurant and bar serve fresh gourmet food prepared with local products and pub fare.

Destination: New York City
Provider: Morgans Hotel (tel. 800/697-1791; www.morganshotel.com)
Base Price: $175 per night
Duration: One night or more
Additional Fees: $30 to $40
What's Included: Accommodations, breakfast, and free Internet access.
What's Not: Service charges and hotel taxes.
When: Thursday to Monday from December 14 to 25, 2008 and January through March.
Deadline: December 12.
Why this is a Deal: Save $225 on the room rate, $45 on breakfast, and $15 on the daily Internet fees
Complete Details: This deal offers savings on one of New York City's most popular and posh boutique hotels. Morgan's Hotel is located on Madison Avenue and 38thStreets in Murray Hill, one of more New York's more centrally located but quiet residential neighborhoods. When booking by phone, mention Travelzoo. Tuesday and Wednesday stays are available for $20 more.


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