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Bahamas for $115
To celebrate the fact that the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels are being filmed on Grand Bahama Island, some area hotels are offering pirate-themed packages throughout the year. The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach--with two pools, several bars, and a private beach--has announced a special nightly all-inclusive rate of $115 for adults and $30 for children ages 3 to 17 (when they stay in the same room as their parents). Kids will also receive a pirate kit (hat, eye patch, telescope, figurine) and can participate in themed activities such as a treasure hunt. When: Until Dec. 31. Contact: Viva Wyndham Resorts, 800/996-3426, vivawyndhamresorts.com.

Dominican Republic for $449
American Airlines flights from Miami and four all-inclusive nights at the four-star LTI-Beach Resort Golf & Spa on Punta Cana's Bavaro Beach. The hotel has a pool, four restaurants, four bars, water sports and diving center, and a disco. When: Apr. 17--May 31. Other Gateways: New York, Philadelphia ($659); Baltimore ($719). Details: Extra nights from $56. Single supplement from $76. Contact: Vacation Travel Mart, 800/288-1435, vacmart.com.

Jamaica for $429
US Airways or Air Jamaica flights from Fort Lauderdale or Miami to Montego Bay and seven nights at the Crane Ridge Resort in Ocho Rios. The hotel has a pool, restaurant, bar, and a free shuttle to the beach. When: Apr. 1--June 30, except Apr. 12--23. Other Gateways: New York, Philadelphia ($543); Chicago ($675); L.A. ($748). Details: Extra nights from $40. Single supplement from $280. Add approximately $170 for round-trip transfers. (Ocho Rios is a two-hour drive from the Montego Bay airport.) Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.

Central America

Costa Rica for $829
American Airlines flights from Miami to San José, a seven-day car rental, seven nights' lodging, and three breakfasts. Spend four nights at the Costa Verde Hotel, 300 yards from the beach and near Manuel Antonio National Park. Then drive inland for three nights at Río Perlas Spa & Resort, near Tapanti National Park and the Irazu and Turrialba volcanoes. When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures Apr. 1--30 ($959), May 1--June 30 ($829). Other Gateways: Dallas ($985/$852); New York ($1,024/$896); Chicago ($1,057/$928); L.A., San Francisco ($1,062/$936); Portland, Seattle ($1,167/$1,041). Details: Extra nights from $52. Single supplement from $367. Contact: Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

Guatemala Tour for $880
American Airlines flights from Miami to Antigua, six nights' lodging (three nights in Antigua at the Porta Antigua Hotel, one in Chichicastenango at the Mayan Inn, and two in Guatemala City at the Hotel Biltmore Express), breakfast daily, local transportation by private bus, and English-speaking guides. When: Sunday and Wednesday departures Apr. 1--Dec. 9. Other Gateways: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, D.C., Houston, L.A., New York (add $60); Las Vegas, San Francisco (add $130); Chicago (add $190). Details: Extra nights from $53. Single supplement from $333. Contact: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

Honduras for $1,429
Air from Houston, transfers, seven nights on Roatán at Anthony's Key Resort, all meals, and two snorkeling excursions daily. Anthony's has a restaurant, café, bar, pool, dive shop, and a dolphin encounter lagoon. Kayaking, canoeing, and horseback riding are also offered. When: Saturday departures Apr. 1--Aug. 26. Other Gateways: Atlanta, D.C., Miami, New York (add $60); L.A. (add $130). Details: Price doesn't include sodas or alcoholic beverages. No extra nights; add a week for $923. Single supplement from $175. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.

Nicaragua for $917
American Airlines flights from Miami to Managua, transfers, and seven all-inclusive nights at the beachfront Barceló Playa Montelimar, with seven restaurants, a pool, a casino, and tennis courts. When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures Apr. 1--30 ($1,159), May 1--June 30 ($917). Other Gateways: Dallas ($1,197/$953); New York ($1,328/$1,085); Chicago ($1,395/$1,149); L.A., San Francisco ($1,383/$1,139); Portland, Seattle ($1,524/$1,279). Details: Extra nights $79. Single supplement $140. Contact: Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

South America

Buenos Aires & Iguazú Falls Tour for $1,659
Air from Miami or New York to Buenos Aires, transfers, four nights in downtown Buenos Aires at the Waldorf Hotel (three blocks from the Galerías Pacífico), an onward flight to Iguazú Falls, two nights at the Sheraton Internacional Iguazú Resort, breakfast daily, and English-speaking guides. When: Apr. 1, 15 ($1,679); Apr. 29, May 13, 27, June 17 ($1,659). Other Gateways: Boston, Dallas (add $11); L.A., San Francisco (add $37), Atlanta (add $67); Chicago, D.C. (add $123). Details: Extra nights from $54. Single supplement $411. These are cash-discount prices. Contact: Gate 1 Travel, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.

Peru Tour for $979
LanPeru flights from Miami to Lima, all transfers, three nights at the Hoteles Mundo (or similar), an onward flight to Cuzco, four nights at the El Puma Hotel (or similar), English-speaking guides, most breakfasts, and one dinner. When: Apr. 11 ($979); June 27, July 25 ($1,069). Other Gateways: Boston (add $174), L.A. (add $208), New York (add $210). Details: Extra nights $44. Single supplement $191. These are cash-discount prices. Add $167 for a full-day tour to Machu Picchu via Backpacker train (includes lunch). Contact: Gate 1 Travel, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.

Europe

Croatia Kayaking for $1,990
Air from New York to Dubrovnik, all transfers and local transportation, 10 nights' lodging (seven in the Dalmatian Islands at privately owned guest houses and three in Dubrovnik at the Hotel Lero), eight days of kayaking in small groups around the islands (there are three itineraries to choose from, with stops that include KorcÇula, Sipan, and Lopud), breakfast daily, five lunches, and three dinners. When: Saturday departures Apr. 1--May 31 ($1,990), June 1--Aug. 31 ($2,390). Other Gateways: Boston (add $50); Chicago (add $110); Miami (add $130); L.A., San Francisco (add $250). Details: Extra nights from $95. Sorry, no price for singles. Contact: Travel Time, 800/354-8728, traveltimeny.com.

France for $759
Air from New York to Paris (the return flight is from Nice), a seven-day car rental, and six nights of open B&B vouchers valid at nearly 300 properties across France. When: Apr. 1--May 24 ($759), June 1--Aug. 31 (from $989). Other Gateways: Boston ($789/$1,019); Philadelphia ($799/$1,029); Chicago ($839/$1,119); D.C. ($849/$1,089); Atlanta, Miami ($869/$1,099); Dallas ($879/$1,149); L.A., San Francisco ($899/$1,259). Details: Some properties charge a local supplement of $5--$10 upon check-in. Extra nights from $60. Single supplement from $110. Contact: EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com.

Mediterranean Cruise for $999
Seven days aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Jewel on a round-trip sailing from Barcelona. The itinerary includes one full day at sea and stops in Messina (Sicily), Naples, Civitavecchia (near Rome), and Livorno (near Florence), all in Italy; and Villefranche (near Nice), in France. When: May 14, 21, 28, June 25 ($999 inside cabin/$1,199 ocean-view cabin). Details: Price doesn't include airfare. Call for the single price. Contact: American Discount Cruises, 866/214-7447, americandiscountcruises.com.