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Frommer's 5 Deals: Switzerland, Dominican Republic, Aspen, Belize, and Bordeaux

Tour the best of Switzerland, spread out on a beach in the Dominican Republic, or choose from three more of this week's special offers.

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: Switzerland
Provider: Trafalgar Tours (tel. 866/854-4434; www.trafalgar.com)


Base Price
: $2,299
Duration: Eight days
Additional Fees: $140
What's Included
: Accommodations, sightseeing, some meals, hotel and service taxes, tour guide and leader, and all in-country transportation.
What's Not: Tour guide gratuities.
When: April 25, 2009
Deadline: September 30
Why this is a Deal: You take 10% off the tour price when you book before the above deadline.
Complete Details: Put a $500 down payment before September 30 to receive the discount on all 2009 European vacations from Trafalgar. The trip begins in Zurich before visiting Zermatt, St. Moritz, Geneva, Interlaken, and Geneva. The package includes accommodations in four-star hotels as it covers cities, deep countryside, and mountain regions.

Destination: Dominican Republic
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)
Base Price
: $699
Duration: Four nights
Additional Fees: $115
What's Included
: Airfare, accommodations, hotel service taxes, airport transfers, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes
When: September 27 to October 31
Deadline: October 15
Why this is a Deal: The fourth night is free on this already well-priced package deal.
Complete Details: This package deal to Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic departs mid-week out of Philadelphia flying into La Romana. The resort is one of the best-known and luxurious properties on the island with golf courses, horse back riding, miles of beachfront, ten restaurants, several pools, tennis court, water sports, and nightclubs.

Destination: Rocky Mountains
Provider: Travelocity (tel. 888/872-8356; www.travelocity.com)
Base Price
: $508.72
Duration: Three nights
Additional Fees: $85
What's Included
: Airfare, accommodations, hotel taxes, and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Security fee and departure taxes
When: August 7 to 10
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to lock in this price.
Why this is a Deal: Save $250 over booking this deal on your own.
Complete Details: Flying into Aspen airport via Denver, this trip departs out of Chicago. Accommodations are at The Stonebridge Inn, a small mountain hotel in Snowmass. Summer activities include hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and bicycling. Snowmass has excellent shopping, eateries and live music bars.

Destination: Belize
Provider: Ka'ana Boutique Resort (tel. 877/KAANA21; www.kaanabelize.com)
Base Price: $873
Duration: Three nights, four days
Additional Fees: $95
What's Included
: Accommodations, airport transfers, daily breakfast, sightseeing, one full dinner, and adventure excursion.
What's Not: Hotel service taxes and some entrance fees
When: Through December 19
Deadline: Book within six weeks to two months of travel to ensure room availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save $300 off standard room rates and excursion costs.


Complete Details: Located in the Cayo District near the Guatemala border, the Ka'ana Boutique Resort is a small seaside hotel opened by two Irish brothers who vacationed in Belize as children. The hotel has 15 rooms, a pool, a gourmet restaurant and a small spa. It caters to travelers looking for a private and intimate vacations.

Destination: Bordeaux Region, France
Provider: Regent Grand Hotel (tel. +33 (0) 5-57-30-44-44; www.theregentbordeaux.com)
Base Price: $840 per night
Duration: Three nights


Additional Fees: $180
What's Included
: Accommodations, gourmet dinner with wine pairings, full breakfast, and third night free
What's Not: Local hotel taxes
When: Through August 28
Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Why this is a Deal: Save 39% off regular room rates, and also get the third night free.
Complete Details: Called the Gourmet Treasure package, this deal to Bordeaux puts you up at the recently opened five-star Regent Grand Hotel, with interiors designed by Jacques Garcia. The package deal includes either lunch or dinner at the restaurant with selected wine pairings.

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