REAL DEALS
Northern Chile Tour, 3 Nights, $463
This guided tour focuses on the drama of northern Chile: sunset over the Valle de la Luna, the vast Atacama Desert, and the erupting El Tatio Geysers.
Nashville
Two nights at the Gaylord Opryland, an in-room breakfast one morning, two treatments at the Relâche Spa, one $25 credit at the Relâche store, a specialty martini, tickets to the Regal Cinemas at Opry Mills, free live music at the Grand Ole Opry Plaza's Saturday night concert series, and Godiva chocolate turndown service. When: May 26-July 28 (from $300 per person, double). Contact: Gaylord Opryland, 615/889-1000, gaylordhotels.com.
Santa Fe, N.M.
Two nights at La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResort; one massage or facial per person at the hotel's Avanyu Spa; two passes to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and a 10 percent discount at its store and café; a free coffee-table book about O'Keeffe; a bottle of champagne upon arrival; and tapas from the Staab House. When: Until May 12 ($670 per room, double; parking and the resort activity fees are included); May 13-Oct. 20 ($853 midweek/$905 weekend). Contact: La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, 866/331-7625, rockresorts.com.
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Montreal & Quebec City
Air from Atlanta, Boston, or New York to Montreal; a five-day car rental; three nights at the Delta Centre-Ville hotel; and two nights in Quebec City at the Manoir Victoria. Includes a pedicure, a $50 gift certificate at the Place Montreal Trust shopping mall, and admission to 32 Montreal museums and attractions. When: Until Sept. 30 ($1,399 per person, double). Other gateways: Miami ($1,419), Chicago ($1,449), L.A. ($1,519). Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.
"We enjoy relaxing over wine and nibbly bits"
Jekyll Island, Ga.
Two nights at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, breakfast daily, a picnic lunch for two, two full-day bike rentals, Victorian tea service for two, a bottle of the hotel's signature wine delivered to the room each day, beach towels, and two one-hour massages. When: Until Nov. 25 ($775 per room, double). Contact: Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 800/535-9547, jekyllclub.com.
Nantucket, Mass.
Three nights in a three-bedroom cottage at the waterfront White Elephant hotel, champagne upon arrival, port and cheese every day, a bunch of chick flicks with popcorn and chocolate, one manicure or pedicure per person, and breakfast daily. When: Until June 30; Sept. 1-Nov. 30 ($2,400 per cottage, for a group of up to six). Contact: The White Elephant, 800/445-6574, whiteelephanthotel.com.
Seattle
One night at The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland, Wash.; a wine-and-cheese welcome; $175 spa credit; $100 dining credit at the hotel restaurant; kayaking; a cruise on Lake Washington aboard the Woodmark II; free access to the kitchen for snacks from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. When: Until Dec. 30 ($535 per room, double). Contact: The Woodmark Hotel, 800/822-3700, thewoodmark.com.
Finger Lakes
Expedia's B&B aggregator, bedandbreakfast.com, lists more than 160 different deals nationwide that are aimed at women. You can find them on the website in its specialty packages section. One of our favorites is in New York's Finger Lakes area: Two nights at the 10 Fitch; a one-hour massage per person; pajama party with hors d'oeuvres and wines; a seven-hour limo tour of Finger Lakes wineries and stores, with a picnic lunch; a private cookout with a fire pit for roasting marshmallows; and breakfast daily. When: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 ($495 per person, based on a group of six). Contact: 10 Fitch, 315/255-0934, 10fitch.com.
"Let's be honest--it's all about the spa"
Atlantic City
One night at the Tropicana Casino and Resort with two $100 spa credits to the Bluemercury Apothecary & Spa, two tickets to a revue at the Tropicana Showroom, two makeup consultations and applications, and one $50 voucher valid at the hotel's entertainment complex. When: Until Sept. 30 ($360 per room, double). Contact: Tropicana Casino and Resort, 800/345-8767, tropicana.net.
Big Sky, Mont.
Five nights at The Summit at Big Sky Resort; a welcome wine-and-cheese basket; white-water rafting day trip with lunch; a lift pass up Lone Peak (for amazing views); and an all-day spa package with a facial, massage, and wrap at Solace Spa. When: June 4-Sept. 30 ($699 per person, double). Contact: Big Sky Resort, 800/548-4486, bigskyresort.com.
Mexico City
Air from L.A. to Mexico City, transfers, and three nights at the all-inclusive Ixtapan Spa Hotel & Golf Resort. This package includes all meals, three massages, two facials with reflexology foot massages, a pedicure and manicure, nail treatments, a hair styling and treatment, three golf or tennis lessons, a yoga session, and two classes in aerobics, Pilates, yoga, and aquatic fitness. When: Until Aug. 31 ($1,105 per person, double). Other gateways: Chicago ($1,384), New York ($1,399). Contact: American Discount Cruises & Travel, 866/214-7447, americandiscountcruises.com.