From Barcelona to deals on Christmas shopping in Europe, here are the Real Deals from the October issue of Budget Travel magazine.
UNITED STATES
Hawaii for $1,375
Air from L.A. to Kailua-Kona, a six-day car rental, and six nights at The Fairmont Orchid hotel on the Kohala Coast. When: Oct. 1-Dec. 13. Other Gateways: Boston (add $239); Dallas, New York, Philadelphia (add $299); Syracuse (add $339); Baltimore (add $369); Miami (add $389). SS: $1,009. Information: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.
Orlando for $499
Air from Chicago, Cleveland, D.C., Detroit, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Providence to Orlando; a five-day car rental; and five nights at Cypress Pointe Resort, six miles from Disney World. When: Oct. 1-Dec. 21. Other Gateways: Atlanta (add $49), Boston (add $59), Dallas (add $149), San Francisco (add $169). SS: $359. Information: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.
West Coast Wine Cruise for $719
A 10-night wine-themed sailing on Celebrity's Mercury from Vancouver to San Diego, with three days at sea and stops in Victoria, Seattle, San Francisco, and Santa Catalina island. Prices include port charges but not airfare. When: Nov. 2 (from $719 inside cabin/from $899 ocean-view cabin). SS: From $530. Information: CruiseStar.com, 800/662-5450, cruisestar.com.
Yosemite Weekend for $369
Two nights in a cabin at Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite National Park. Includes breakfasts, a full-day guided hike or bike trip with lunch, two massages, one dinner, and more. This is a land-only price. When: Until Oct 24 (from $385); Oct. 25-Dec. 20 (from $369). Blacked out Oct. 5-7, 25-28; Nov. 21-24. SS: None. Information: Evergreen Lodge, 209/379-2606, evergreenlodge.com.
CANADA
Banff Skiing for $1,155
United Airlines flights from L.A. to Calgary, transfers, five nights at The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, and a four-day lift ticket to Banff. Book by Nov. 15. When: Nov. 11-Dec. 18. Other Gateways: Chicago ($1,160), New York ($1,223). SS: From $188. Information: Ski.com, 800/916-9463, ski.com.
Quebec City for $1,059
Air from Atlanta, Boston, Miami, or New York; four nights at Hotel Le Clos St.-Louis in the old city; a dinner cruise on the St. Lawrence River, and more. When: Oct. 1-31 ($1,099); Nov. 1-Dec. 23 ($1,059). Other Gateways: Chicago ($1,129); L.A. ($1,199). SS: From $445. Information: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.
MEXICO
Cancún for $630
Sun Country Airlines flights from Dallas, transfers, and seven nights at the all-inclusive Oasis Palm Beach resort. When: Nov. 7, 14, 28. Other Gateways: Detroit: Nov. 14, 28; Dec. 5, 12 ($650). Chicago: Dec. 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14 ($850). D.C.: Nov. 11, 13, 14, 15, 25, 26, 27, 28; Dec. 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 ($850). Denver: Nov. 26, 28, 30; Dec. 8, 10, 14 ($850). Milwaukee: Nov. 3, 4, 10, 25; Dec. 8, 9 ($850). Salt Lake City: Nov. 24, 25; Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9 ($880). SS: From $370. Information: Funjet Vacations, funjet.com.
Los Cabos for $577
Air from L.A., transfers, and four nights in a junior suite at the Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa on Medano Beach. When: Until Dec. 13. Other Gateways: New York ($786); Chicago, until Dec. 7 ($805); Denver, until Dec. 4 ($912). SS: From $377. Information: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.
CARIBBEAN
Dominican Republic for $689
Delta Airlines flights from Atlanta to Punta Cana, transfers, and seven nights at the all-inclusive IFA Villas Bávaro Resort & Spa on Playa Bávaro. When: Saturday and Sunday departures Oct. 6-Dec. 16. Other Gateways: Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville (add $80); Cleveland, D.C., Memphis, Philadelphia, Roanoke (add $100). SS: $150. Information: Vacation Express, 877/784-3786, vacationexpress.com.
Jamaica for $416
Spirit Airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay, transfers, and three nights at the beachfront all-inclusive Starfish Trelawny Resort & Spa, a 45-minute drive from the airport. When: Oct. 1-Dec. 17. Other Gateways: Orlando, Tampa ($494); Chicago, D.C., Detroit, Myrtle Beach, New York ($570). SS: $240. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Belize for $699
American Airlines flights from Dallas, onward flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Cay, seven nights at the oceanfront Corona del Mar hotel, and breakfasts. When: Oct. 1-Nov. 15, Dec. 1-9 ($699); Nov. 16-30 ($845). Other Gateways: Miami (from $729); New York (from $819); Chicago, L.A., San Francisco (from $869); Seattle (from $939). SS: From $270. Information: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.
Costa Rica for $619
American Airlines flights from Miami to San José, a seven-day car rental, four nights at the Arenal Volcano Inn with breakfast daily, and three nights at the Monteverde Lodge near Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. When: Oct. 1-31 ($619); Nov. 1-30 ($639); Dec. 1-9 ($708). Other Gateways: L.A., San Francisco (from $745); New York (from $759); Dallas (from $795); Portland, Seattle (from $835); Chicago (from $859). SS: From $319. Information: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.
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