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:
Rio and Buenos AiresProvider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.gotoday.com)
Base Price: $1,249
Duration: 8 nights
Additional Fees: $110
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, hotel service taxes, roundtrip transfers in all cities, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure tax.
When: May 1 to June 26
Deadline: April 10
Why this is a Deal: Supersaver" trips from Go Today typically save you $500 from booking similar trips on your own.
Complete Details: Departing out of Miami or New York City, this package deal includes three nights in Rio, three nights in Buenos Aires, and two nights in Iguazú, one of South America's premiere waterfall destinations. Accommodations are at the tourist level and include stays in the Savoy Othon Hotel in Rio, the Falls Galli Hotel in Iguazú, and the Days Inn Comfort Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Destination: Hong Kong
Provider: Asian Affair Holidays (tel. 800/742-3133; http://asianaffairholidays.com)
Base Price: $1,402
Duration: Six days, four nights
Additional Fees: $135
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, some sightseeing, transfers, daily breakfast, and hotel taxes.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: May 2 to June 5
Deadline: Booking as soon as you can to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: This trip goes up $240 with subsequent travel dates.
Complete Details: Leaving on Singapore Airlines out of San Francisco, this quick-hit Hong Kong trip includes accommodations at the Harbour Plaza Hotel with a harbor room view. A half-day Hong Kong island tour is included in the price of the package.
Destination: Cape Town
Provider: 2Afrika (tel. 866/462-2374; www.2afrika.com)
Base Price: $1,899
Duration: 9 days
Additional Fees: $325
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, sightseeing, some meals, and all transfers and in-country transportation.
What's Not Included: Security fees, departure tax, driver and guide tips, and some incidentals in South Africa.
When: May 1 to May 31
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure airplane fare availability.
Why this is a Deal: It's hard to find better prices for four-star travel to South Africa than $247 per day.
Complete Details: In a partnership between the government tourism bureau and travel providers, package deals to South Africa continue to be very affordable through the spring and summer. This one departs out of New York or Washington, D.C. While the trip leaves you mostly free time in Cape Town, excursions are available for additional fees. A half-day sightseeing tour is included in the price. Accommodations are at the Protea Hotel Seapoint, a modern hotel with well-designed rooms.
Destination: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Provider: Caravan Tours (tel. 800/227-2826; www.caravantours.com)
Base Price: $995
Duration: Eight days
What's Included: Accommodations, all sightseeing, some meals, and local hotel service taxes.
When: June 2
Deadline: Book at least one month in advance.
Why this is a Deal: Leaving June 2 allows you $100 savings off regular price.
Complete Details: Beginning and ending in Halifax, this tour visits Peggy's Cove, New Brunswick, the Bay of Fundy, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, whale-watching along Cabot Trail, and the Fortress of Louisbourg. Hotels include a mix of chain hotels, local resorts, and waterfront hotels. Travel within northeastern Canada is on a motor coach. Maximum group size ranges from 36 to 44 people.
Destination: New York City
Provider: Fun Jet (tel. 888/558-6654; www.funjet.com)
Base Price: $799.99
Duration: Three nights
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, hotel service taxes.
What's Not Included: Security fees and departure tax.
When: April 28
Deadline: As soon as possible
Why this is a Deal: You save up to $200 per couple on hotel and airfare.
Complete Details: This New York package out of Cleveland includes airfare and accommodations at the Park Central Hotel. Located at Seventh Avenue and 56th Street, the centrally located three-star hotel puts you near Carnegie Hall, Central Park, Times Square and the Fifth Avenue shopping district. Built in 1928, the hotel has 935 rooms over 26 floors.
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