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UNITED STATES

Family Planning
Would your family rather explore or play at the beach? Either way, these companies have already done the planning for you.

Mesa Verde, Colo. from $529
Two nights at the Far View Lodge inside Mesa Verde National Park, two ranger-led tours to the Cliff Palace and Balcony House ruins, a ride on the Durango and Silverton train, breakfasts, and more. Price is per room, based on two adults and two kids 11 and under. Airfare isn't covered. When: May 3–Oct. 21. Information: Aramark Mesa Verde, 888/896-3831, visitmesaverde.com.

Alaska from $1,224
A six-day itinerary round trip from Anchorage to Denali National Park and Preserve and Fairbanks, with transfers and local transportation (bus to Denali, train to Fairbanks, return flight to Anchorage), five nights' lodging (one in Anchorage, and two each in Denali and Fairbanks), an eight-hour wildlife tour, and more. Airfare to Anchorage isn't included. When: May 21–29 ($1,317); May 30–Sept. 1 ($1,372); Sept. 2–7 ($1,224). SS: From $522. Information: Fresh Tracks, 800/667-4744, freshtracksalaska.com.

Boston from $385
JetBlue Airways flights from New York and two nights at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers, two blocks from Boston Common. When: Until July 31 (from $385). Other Gateways: None. SS: Not available. Information: JetBlue Airways, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.

Honolulu from $709
Air from L.A. and five nights at the Aqua Continental hotel in Waikiki, three blocks from Waikiki Beach. Add $20 for round-trip transfers. When: Until July 31. Other Gateways: Denver ($769); Chicago, New York ($955). SS: From $224. Information: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

Orlando from $544
US Airways flights from Philadelphia and four nights at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, about seven miles from Disney World. Add $31 for round-trip transfers. When: Until June 23. Other Gateways: Charlotte ($555), Chicago ($664), Detroit ($677), New York ($680), Boston ($716), Baltimore ($776). SS: $365. Information: US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.

San Antonio from $518
Spirit Airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale and three nights at the Radisson Hotel San Antonio Downtown Market Square, a mile from the River Walk. When: May 5–July 28. Other Gateways: Atlantic City, New York ($786). SS: From $181. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

CANADA

The Inspiration for Anne from $1497
When L.M. Montgomery published Anne of Green Gables in 1908, she achieved international recognition for both herself and the setting, Prince Edward Island. To mark the novel's centennial, the Canadian province is hosting themed events such as country fairs, cookouts, and buggy rides (anne2008.com). Maxxim Vacations has created a deal linked to the occasion, with admission to Green Gables itself. Flights on Air Canada from Atlanta, Boston, or New York to Charlottetown; a five-day car rental; five nights' lodging; admission to Green Gables Heritage Site; and tickets to Anne of Green Gables The Musical. When: Until Aug. 30. Other Gateways: Chicago ($1,578), L.A. ($1,608), Miami ($1,669). SS: $743. Information: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.

Canadian Rockies Tour from $1,699
An eight-day tour round trip from Calgary through Banff, Yoho, and Jasper national parks, as well as to Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. The price covers transfers and local transportation, two nights' hotel in Calgary, five nights' camping near Lake Louise with all equipment but boots and a sleeping bag, all meals while camping, and activities such as white-water rafting, hiking, and canoeing. Airfare is not included. When: Saturday departures July 5–Aug. 23. SS: $399. Information: REI Adventures, 800/622-2236, reiadventures.com.