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Buenos Aires for $599
Copa Airlines flights from Miami to Buenos Aires (via Panama City), transfers, five nights at the Regis Hotel, breakfast daily, and a half-day city tour. When: Until May 31. Other Gateways: New York (add $160), L.A. (add $235). Details: Extra nights from $27. Single supplement from $140. Stop over in Panama City for $122 (includes transfers, one night at the Hotel Marbella, breakfast, and a half-day tour of the Panama Canal). Contact: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Colombia for $754
Copa Airlines flights from Miami to San Andrés Island (via Panama City), transfers, and six nights at your choice of three all-inclusive hotels: Decameron San Luis, Decameron El Isleño, or Decameron Maryland. When: Until Apr. 11 and Apr. 16--30 ($754); Apr. 12--15 ($774). Other Gateways: New York (add $140), L.A. (add $220). Details: Extra nights from $63. Single supplement from $297. Contact: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

Europe

Budapest for $599
Air from New York and five nights at the Hotel Ibis Budapest Vaci Ut, just outside the city center. When: Until Mar. 25 ($599), Apr. 1--May 25 ($679). Other Gateways: Boston ($609/$700), Philadelphia ($629/$700), D.C. ($650/$741), Atlanta ($689/$781), Dallas ($719/$822), L.A. ($759/$871). Details: Extra nights from $37. Single supplement $169. Add $25 each way for weekend travel. Contact: Sophisticated Traveler, 800/801-1055, s-traveler.com.

France Tour for $1,995
A 13-day, 11-night itinerary that includes three nights in Paris, seven nights on a river cruise through Burgundy and Provence to the Côte d'Azur, and a final night in Nice. The virtually all-inclusive price covers flights from Baltimore, Boston, or New York to Paris, transfers, accommodations, most meals, entertainment, onboard lectures, guided tours via private bus, baggage handling, and more. When: Mar. 20, 22 ($1,995); Mar. 27, 29 ($2,395); Apr. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 ($2,595); Apr. 24, 26 ($2,795); May 1, 3, 8 ($2,895); May 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 ($2,995). Other Gateways: Chicago, Denver (add $100); Atlanta, Miami (add $150); Houston (add $200); L.A. (add $250); Seattle (add $300). Details: Geared toward people over the age of 50. Single supplement from $498. Pre- and post-trip extensions are available. Contact: Grand Circle Travel, 800/248-3737, gct.com.

Helsinki for $549
Air from New York and three nights at the Hotel Aurora (less than a mile from the city center) or similar, and breakfast daily. When: Until Mar. 31. Other Gateways: Boston, D.C. ($639); Miami ($784); L.A., San Francisco ($874). Details: Extra nights from $66. Single supplement from $115. A Saturday-night stay is required. Contact: Nordic Saga Tours, 800/848-6449, nordicsaga.com.

Ireland for $679
Aer Lingus flights from New York or Boston to either Dublin or Shannon, a seven-day car rental (unlimited miles), six nights of open vouchers good at nearly 2,000 farmhouses and guesthouses across Ireland, breakfast daily, and a Waterford Crystal factory tour. When: Mar. 1--31 ($679), Apr. 1--30 ($689), May 1--31 ($769). Other Gateways: Chicago (add from $33), L.A. (add from $76). Details: Extra nights from $56. Single supplement from $174. Contact: Celtic Tours, 888/833-4373, celtictours.com.

Istanbul for $499
Alitalia flights from New York via Milan or Rome, four nights at the four-star Orient Express Hotel, breakfast daily, and a half-day walking tour. When: Until Mar. 31 ($499), Apr. 1--May 31 ($799). Other Gateways: Boston ($539/$839), D.C. ($579/$879), Chicago ($599/$939), Miami ($639/$899), L.A. ($719/$1,049). Details: Extra nights from $50. Single supplement $120. Contact: Troy Tours, 800/748-6878, troytours.com.

Russia for $899
Air from New York or D.C. to Moscow, transfers, three nights at the Cosmos Hotel, an onward flight to St. Petersburg, three nights at the Petro Palace Hotel, breakfast daily, and a short bus tour of each city upon arrival. When: Mar. 6, 13 ($899); Apr. 10, May 15 ($999); June 26 ($1,299). Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights from $108. Single supplement from $299. Contact: VisitRussia, 800/755-3080, visitrussia.com.

Turkey Tour for $1,435
Turkish Airlines flights from New York to Istanbul, transfers, 12 nights' accommodations, breakfast daily and 10 dinners, all entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The 14-day, 12-night itinerary includes visits to Ankara, Cappadocia, and Ku¸sadasi. When: Mar. 2, 30 ($1,435); Apr. 13, 27 ($1,830); May 11, 25 ($1,995). Other Gateways: Atlanta (add $100), D.C. (add $140), Miami (add $180), Houston (add $190), L.A. (add $320). Details: Extra nights in Istanbul from $120. Single supplement from $305. Contact: Flo USA, 888/435-6872, flo-usa.com.

Venice for $829
Air from New York and six nights with breakfast daily at the Hotel Al Vivit, near the Mestre train station on Venice's mainland. When: Mar. 1--31 ($829), Apr. 1--May 24 ($899). Other Gateways: Boston, Philadelphia (add $40); D.C. (add $70); Atlanta (add $90); Chicago (add $150); Miami (add $160); L.A., San Francisco (add $240). Details: Extra nights from $90. Single supplement from $160. Contact: EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com.

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