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Destination: Switzerland

Provider: Trafalgar Tours (tel. 866/854-4434; www.trafalgar.com) Base Price: $2,299Duration: Eight daysAdditional Fees: $140What's Included: Accommodations, sightseeing, some meals, hotel and service taxes, tour guide and leader, and all in-country transportation.What's Not: Tour guide gratuities.When: April 25, 2009Deadline: September 30Why this is a Deal: You take 10% off the tour price when you book before the above deadline.Complete Details: Put a $500 down payment before September 30 to receive the discount on all 2009 European vacations from Trafalgar. The trip begins in Zurich before visiting Zermatt, St. Moritz, Geneva, Interlaken, and Geneva. The package includes accommodations in four-star hotels as it covers cities, deep countryside, and mountain regions.



Destination: Dominican Republic
Provider: Liberty Travel (tel. 888/271-1584; www.libertytravel.com) Base Price: $699Duration: Four nightsAdditional Fees: $115What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, hotel service taxes, airport transfers, and fuel surcharges.What's Not: Security fees and departure taxes When: September 27 to October 31Deadline: October 15Why this is a Deal: The fourth night is free on this already well-priced package deal.Complete Details: This package deal to Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic departs mid-week out of Philadelphia flying into La Romana. The resort is one of the best-known and luxurious properties on the island with golf courses, horse back riding, miles of beachfront, ten restaurants, several pools, tennis court, water sports, and nightclubs.


Destination: Rocky Mountains
Provider: Travelocity (tel. 888/872-8356; www.travelocity.com) Base Price: $508.72Duration: Three nightsAdditional Fees: $85What's Included: Airfare, accommodations, hotel taxes, and fuel surcharges.What's Not: Security fee and departure taxesWhen: August 7 to 10Deadline: Book as soon as possible to lock in this price.Why this is a Deal: Save $250 over booking this deal on your own.Complete Details: Flying into Aspen airport via Denver, this trip departs out of Chicago. Accommodations are at The Stonebridge Inn, a small mountain hotel in Snowmass. Summer activities include hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and bicycling. Snowmass has excellent shopping, eateries and live music bars.


Destination: Belize
Provider: Ka'ana Boutique Resort (tel. 877/KAANA21; www.kaanabelize.com) Base Price: $873Duration: Three nights, four daysAdditional Fees: $95What's Included: Accommodations, airport transfers, daily breakfast, sightseeing, one full dinner, and adventure excursion.What's Not: Hotel service taxes and some entrance feesWhen: Through December 19Deadline: Book within six weeks to two months of travel to ensure room availability.Why this is a Deal: Save $300 off standard room rates and excursion costs. Complete Details: Located in the Cayo District near the Guatemala border, the Ka'ana Boutique Resort is a small seaside hotel opened by two Irish brothers who vacationed in Belize as children. The hotel has 15 rooms, a pool, a gourmet restaurant and a small spa. It caters to travelers looking for a private and intimate vacations.


Destination: Bordeaux Region, France
Provider: Regent Grand Hotel (tel. +33 (0) 5-57-30-44-44; www.theregentbordeaux.com) Base Price: $840 per nightDuration: Three nights Additional Fees: $180What's Included: Accommodations, gourmet dinner with wine pairings, full breakfast, and third night freeWhat's Not: Local hotel taxesWhen: Through August 28Deadline: Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.Why this is a Deal: Save 39% off regular room rates, and also get the third night free.Complete Details: Called the Gourmet Treasure package, this deal to Bordeaux puts you up at the recently opened five-star Regent Grand Hotel, with interiors designed by Jacques Garcia. The package deal includes either lunch or dinner at the restaurant with selected wine pairings.