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Wednesday Morning Deals to the Mediterranean, Hawaii and More Destinations

In our latest roundup of deals, we've found discounts for couples at Club Med and Central European capitals, Hawaiian bargains for west coasties, package savings to Greece and a posh Adriatic tour for less.

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: Croatia and the Adriatic Sea
Provider: Foreign Independent Tours (tel. 800/248-3487; www.fittours.com)


Base Price: Air and accommodations for $1,999
Additional Fees & Taxes: $150
Duration: Eight nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, breakfast, five dinners, guided tours and entrance fees
What's Not: Airport taxes and security fees
When: April 20 and November 9
Deadline: April 11
Why is this a Deal: Independently, the flight alone costs $1,300. After April 11, all packages go up by $200. The cost for summer departures through FIT rise by as much as $750 per person.
Complete Details: Price is quoted for flights originating in New York, Washington, D.C. or Boston. The tour makes stops in Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice Lakes, Postojna Cave, Bled, Ljubljana and Zagreb. Hotels are listed as first class.

Destination: Athens
Provider: Go Today (tel. 800/227-3235; www.go-today.com)
Base Price: Air and accommodations for $879
Additional Fees & Taxes: $170
Duration: Six nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, breakfast, hotel taxes and fuel surcharges.
What's Not: Airport taxes and security fees
When: March 26-May 17, 2007
Deadline: March 22
Why is this a Deal: Airfare alone during this period costs around $800.
Complete Details: Airfare is out of New York, Newark or Boston; other cities available for additional fee. You'll also incur a surcharge if you travel on a weekend or do not book 21 days prior to departure.

Destination: Columbus Isle, Bahamas
Provider: Club Med (tel. 888/932-2582; www.clubmed.com)
Base Price: Half price off every second person.
Approximate Price: The lowest price found was $1,995 for two people.
Duration: Seven nights
What's Included: All Club Med perks including drinks, food, accommodations and activities.
What's Not: Transportation to resort.
When: Travel before December 2007.
Deadline: April 14
Why is this a Deal: You'll save at least $665 off the regular weekly rate.
Complete Details: Columbus Isle has all the traditional Club Med amenities from archery to kite sailing, snorkeling and boating.

Destination: Kauai, Hawaii
Provider: Pleasant Holidays (tel. 800/742-9244; www.pleasantholidays.com)
Base Price: Air and accommodations for $679.
Additional Fees & Taxes: $50
Duration: Five nights
What's Included: Airfare out of Los Angeles and five nights' accommodations.
What's Not: Airport taxes and security fees.
When: April 4 and May 31, 2007
Deadline: April 4
Why is this a Deal: Priced separately, air from the west coast and lodging will cost you over $1000.
Complete Details: You may only depart on a Wednesday or Thursday. Accommodations are at the ResortQuest at Kauai Beach, located directly on Waipouli Beach near the Coconut Plantation Market Place.

Destination: Capitals of Central and Eastern Europe
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)
Base Price: $800 off two people traveling together.
Approximate Price: The lowest price found was $3,598 for two people.
Duration: Ten nights
What's Included: Airfare from New York, accommodations, all ground transportation in Europe, some meals, tour guide.
What's Not: Airport taxes and security fees.
When: October 29-November 8, 2007.
Deadline: March 30
Why is this a Deal: The quoted fee of $1,799 is the per-person rate based on two people traveling together who book before the deadline.


Complete Details: The discount can be applied to two additional tours this year, the most expensive of which is $2,399. This trip starts in Budapest and proceeds by auto-coach to Vienna, Austrian villages, Prague, Dresden and Berlin.

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