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Dubai for Less, Prague for Pennies, and More New Deals

The specific promotions described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.

 


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: Jamaica
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com)


Base Price: $689
Additional Fees and Taxes: $154
Duration: Four nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, all meals and beverages, airport transfers in Jamaica, activities, and hotel taxes and service charges.
What's Not: Departure fees and security taxes.
When: October 1 to December 17.
Deadline: July 16.
Why this is a Deal: Save 50% off normal room rate.
Complete Details: Prices are out of New York for mid-week roundtrip departures. Accommodations are at the Sandals Inn in Montego Bay. The Sandals Inn is a boutique property owned by the resort company. Two larger Sandals' properties are next door to the inn. Guests get full use of the activities and restaurants at both bigger resorts.

Destination: Italy
Provider: Perillo Tours (tel. 800/431-1515; www.perillotours.com)
Base Price: $2,099
Additional Fees and Taxes: None
Duration: 10 nights
What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, some meals, airport transfers and all baggage handling, in-country transportation, guides, and gratuities
What's Not: Airfare
When: November to April
Deadline: While space remains
Why this is a Deal: This off-season trip will save a couple $2,800 off the high season costs -- not to mention the lower airfare at this time of year.


Complete Details: This group tour visits Rome, Florence, and Venice. A gala dinner and a welcoming party are also included in the price. Accommodations are in four and five-star hotels. Sightseeing costs are all covered including visits to the Vatican, St. Mark's Square, the Roman Forum and the Sistine Chapel.

Destination: Prague and Budapest
Provider: European Destinations (tel. 877/267-2247; www.europeandestinations.com)
Base Price: $555
Additional Fees and Taxes: $204
Duration: Seven nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, daily breakfast, and over-night train ride from Prague to Budapest.


What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: September through December.
Deadline: October 31.
Why this is a Deal: It's difficult to top a trip that offers Prague and Budapest with air and accommodations, all for less $100 per day.
Complete Details: Departures are out of New York. You get a choice of three-star tourist-rate hotels in both locations. The trip breaks down to three nights in both cities with one night on the train.

Destination: Dubai
Provider: Friendly Planet (tel. 800/555-5765; www.friendlyplanet.com)


Base Price: $1,299
Additional Fees and Taxes: $175
Duration: Six days
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, fuel surcharges, transfers, some meals, and sightseeing.
What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: September 26 to October 1.
Deadline: August 3.
Why this is a Deal: You'll save $800 per couple if you book by the August deadline.
Complete Details: This trip is one of the few packages to Dubai at an affordable price point. Airfare is out of New York on Emirates Airlines, and accommodations are at the Al Manzi Hotel or the Qamardeen Hotel, both centrally located. The trip visits the local architectural and cultural sights.

Destination: Aruba
Provider: 11th Hour Vacations (tel. 800/291-8968; www.11thhourvacations.com)
Base Price: $999
Additional Fees and Taxes: $135
Duration: Five nights
What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, airport transfers, hotel tax, and service charges.
What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes.
When: Through December 14, 2007
Deadline: August 31, 2007
Why this is a Deal: You get the fifth night free and $100 credit towards resort restaurants, spa, and shops -- and your kids eat for free.


Complete Details: Departures are midweek out of Philadelphia and accommodations are at the Radisson Aruba Resort and Casino. The hotel sits on 1,500 feet of beachfront on Aruba's Palm Beach, and the hotel grounds include palm trees, winding pools and a waterfall.

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