Four-Night Bahamas Beach Vacation, from $645 with Air

If you're the type of person who gets bummed out about winter after the holidays, this week's Smart Deal may help you get through January. Liberty Travel's (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com) having a year-end clearance in which you can save up to 60% off travel packages to a spate of places, ranging from hot spots like Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean to Europe and Las Vegas.

We're focusing on the Caribbean, where the weather is a welcome relief from winter and airfare is also bundled into this deal. The lowest advertised price reflects a four-night stay in the Bahamas along with round-trip airfare -- at press time, round-trip flights from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, for January travel dates ran about $250, before taxes; that price is bound to go up over the coming weeks.

Not into the Bahamas or flying from somewhere else? At least a half dozen more island destinations are included in this year-end clearance. Choose from four nights in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with round-trip airfare (from $689); or airfare to Montego Bay, Jamaica, with four nights at the four-star Rose Hall Resort and Spa (from $875).

Trip Type: Air-inclusive; independent

What the Quoted Price Gets You: Round-trip airfare from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas; transfers; four nights at the all-inclusive Breezes Resort; all meals, drinks, and non-motorized water sports; and airline fuel surcharges.

What Else You'll Have to Pay: Government/airline taxes and fees of an additional $106

Book By: Jan. 3, 2011

When: Jan. 1, 2011-April 30, 2011

Other Details: Packages are priced per person based on double occupancy and generally reflect mid-week, off-peak departures. Departures from other gateways are available, including Chicago ($739), New York ($759), and Los Angeles ($855). Travel dates will vary slightly from property to property but will generally include peak season. Book-by deadlines also vary according to the property.

All prices are per person and, if lodging is a component of the package, based upon two people traveling together (unless otherwise noted). The prices listed are general starting rates; see "What Else You'll Have to Pay" for details about associated taxes and fees. Base-prices, taxes, and fees can vary based on point of departure and time of travel. Blackout dates may apply. Trip add-ons like sightseeing tours and meal plans may also increase the price. Check with the tour operator for additional gateways and any single supplements, which is the extra cost that a solo traveler would pay to book the deal.

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