REAL DEALS
Boston Air/Hotel, 2 Nights, From $239
JetBlue puts a quick escape to New England within reach.
Puerto Vallarta for $950
Champion Airlines charter flights from St. Louis, transfers, and seven nights at the all-inclusive Canto del Sol Plaza Vallarta, with a beach, two pools, a spa, and several restaurants and bars. When: Wednesday departures Mar. 1--Apr. 26 (from $950), except Mar. 15 and 22. Other Gateways: None. Details: No extra nights. Single supplement from $250. Contact: Funjet Vacations, funjet.com, book online or through a travel agent.
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Martinique Price Break for $759
The island of Martinique, in the French West Indies, is touting a très appealing exchange rate for accommodations through the fall: One euro equals one dollar. The offer is valid for air-and-hotel packages booked with several participating tour operators, including Vacation Travel Mart (800/288-1435, vacmart.com) and CheapCaribbean.com (800/915-2322, cheapcaribbean.com). One such deal from CheapCaribbean.com includes air from New York or Miami and four nights at the Karibea Amandiers Resort starting at $759 until March 31. There are also two hotels that'll give you the special exchange rate, not as part of any package: La Fregate Bleue (011-596/545-466, fregatebleue.com, from $122) and Le Domaine Saint Aubin (011-596/693-477, ledomainesaintaubin.com, from $146). Book directly with the hotels. Contact: Martinique Promotion Bureau, 212/838-7800 ext. 228, martinique.org.
Barbados for $824
Air from Fort Lauderdale and six nights at the Allamanda Beach Hotel, on the south coast of Barbados near Bridgetown. The hotel has a pool, two restaurants, and access to the facilities of the hotel's sister property, Amaryllis Beach Resort, a three-minute drive away (with tennis courts, a beach, water sports, and golf). When: Feb. 1--Apr. 30. Blacked out Feb. 20--27 and Apr. 13--20. Other Gateways: New York ($858), Baltimore ($868), D.C. ($918), Chicago ($957), L.A. ($1,146). Details: Extra nights $81. Single supplement $462. Add $140 for round-trip transfers and taxes. Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.
Jamaica for $450
Air from Fort Lauderdale or Miami to Montego Bay and six nights at the Crane Ridge Resort in Ocho Rios. The hotel has a pool, restaurant, bar, and a free shuttle to the beach. When: Feb. 1--Apr. 30. Other Gateways: Chicago, New York ($556); L.A. ($672); Baltimore ($688). Details: Extra nights $37. Single supplement $300. Add $170 for round-trip transfers (Ocho Rios is a two-hour drive from the Montego Bay airport) and taxes. Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.
Puerto Rico for $299
There are 23 privately owned inns (or paradores) in Puerto Rico, mostly along the quieter west and south coasts. To promote them, the Puerto Rico tourism board is offering two nights at a participating parador, breakfast and dinner daily, and a 25 percent discount on a car rental. When: Until Apr. 2. Exact dates depend on the parador. Details: Land-only price; airfare is not included. Extra nights from $75. Contact: The Puerto Rico Tourism Company, gotoparadores.com.
Tobago for $1,496
BWIA flights from New York and seven nights at the all-inclusive waterfront Grafton Beach Resort, with a pool, dive center, restaurant, and three bars. When: Feb. 1--Apr. 15. Blacked out Feb. 17--26. Other Gateways: Philadelphia (add $147), D.C. (add $171), Atlanta (add $223), Chicago (add $260), Dallas (add $358). Details: Extra nights $143. Single supplement $546. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.
Central America
Belize for $916
American Airlines flights from Miami to Belize City, onward flights to Caye Caulker, and seven nights at the beachfront Caye Caulker Condos. All units have kitchens and private decks with sea views. When: Feb. 1--Apr. 30. Other Gateways: Dallas ($958); New York ($1,009); Chicago ($1,109); L.A., San Francisco ($1,166); Portland, Seattle ($1,205). Details: Extra nights $50. Single supplement $350. Contact: Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.
Costa Rica for $569
Air from Miami to San José and four nights at the all-inclusive beachfront Fiesta Resort and Casino, 90 minutes from the capital on the Gulf of Nicoya. When: Feb. 1--Apr. 30. Other Gateways: New York (add $175), L.A. (add $249). Details: Extra nights $84. Single supplement $150. Add $60 for round-trip transfers. Contact: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.
South America
Brazil Cruise for $895
Seven days aboard an 120-foot-long tall ship on a one-way sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty. Stops include Ilha Grande, the Mamanguá Ecological Reserve, and Ilha da Bexiga. Includes all shore excursions (hiking, snorkeling) and all meals while onboard. When: Feb. 12, Feb. 26, and Apr. 9. Details: The price does not include transportation to or from Rio or Paraty (the sailing is also available in the reverse direction). Contact: G.A.P Adventures, 800/465-5600, gapadventures.com.