BudgetTravel

Mérida for $615  
Aeroméxico flights from Houston to Mérida (via Mexico City), transfers, and three nights at the Presidente InterContinental Villa Mercedes. Less than a mile from the city center, the hotel has a pool, gym, and restaurant. When Until Dec. 13. Other Gateways Miami ($665), Phoenix ($679), New York ($685), L.A. ($779), San Diego ($959). Details There's a $10-per-night hotel fee. Extra nights $61. Single supplement $180. Book by Oct. 31. Contact Aeroméxico Vacations, 800/245-8585, aeromexicovacations.com.

Puerto Vallarta for $423  
Air from L.A., transfers, and four nights at the Hacienda Hotel & Spa, one block from the shore with a private beach club, spa, pool, and dive center. When Oct. 1-Dec. 14. Other Gateways Denver ($459), Chicago ($601), New York ($675). Details Extra nights from $91. Single supplement from $200. Children 12 and under stay free with one paying adult. Contact Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

CARIBBEAN 

Aruba for $535  
JetBlue Airways flights from New York and three nights in a room with a balcony at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino on Palm Beach, seven miles from the airport. The hotel has six restaurants, three bars, a lagoon-like pool, spa, gym, sauna, and casino on site. When Oct. 16-17, 23; Nov. 12; Dec. 4, 11. Other Gateways None. Details No extra nights. Call for the single price. Contact JetBlue Airways, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.

Dominican Republic for $599 
Air from Miami, transfers, and four nights at the all-inclusive Marien Coral by Hilton hotel in Puerto Plata. The resort is on Costa Dorada beach, with several pools, a gym, three tennis courts, a dive center, and a variety of water sports. When Until Nov. 22 ($599); Nov. 27-Dec. 15 ($699). Other Gateways New York ($715/$815); Chicago, Houston ($859/$959). Details This price includes hotel taxes and service charges. Extra nights $79. Single supplement $100. Contact Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Jamaica for $699  
Air Jamaica flights from Baltimore or New York to Montego Bay, transfers, and three nights at the all-inclusive Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, an oceanfront hotel with a gym, two pools, four tennis courts, a miniature nine-hole golf course, and a kids' activity center. When Until Dec. 14. Other Gateways Philadelphia ($729), Chicago ($739), L.A. ($819). Details Extra nights $95. Single supplement $65. Book by Oct. 31. Contact Air Jamaica Vacations, 800/568-3247, airjamaicavacations.com.

St. Lucia for $1,941  
US Airways flights from Boston, transfers, seven nights at the brand-new Discovery at Marigot Bay hotel, and breakfast daily. The resort, which opened last month, has two pools, a spa, and five restaurants, including a café and a bakery. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and balconies. When Saturday departures until Dec. 22. Other Gateways Philadelphia ($1,993), Columbus ($2,167), Charlotte ($2,243), Chicago ($2,306). Details No extra nights. Single supplement from $1,469. Contact US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.

Turks and Caicos for $856  
Air from Boston to Providenciales, seven nights in an air-conditioned junior suite at the Comfort Suites Turks and Caicos Islands hotel, breakfast daily, and one $100 beverage credit for the room. The hotel has a pool, gym, and bar. It's across the street from Grace Bay Beach and within walking distance of the Ports of Call shopping complex, which has boutiques, restaurants, and scooter rentals. When Until Dec. 24. Other Gateways Columbus ($876), Philadelphia ($886), Charlotte ($888), Chicago ($911). Details Minimum stay seven nights. Extra nights from $131. Single supplement from $394. Add $40 for round-trip transfers. Contact US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.

CENTRAL AMERICA 

Belize for $839  
American Airlines flights from Miami to Belize City; an onward flight to Ambergris Cay; seven nights at the Corona del Mar hotel, a half-mile from San Pedro Town at Woody's Wharf; and breakfast daily. Stay in a beachfront room with a balcony overlooking the Caribbean. When Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures Oct. 1-Nov.13, Dec. 1-9 ($839); Nov. 14-Nov. 30 ($961). Other Gateways Dallas ($879/$1,001); New York ($933/ $1,055); Chicago ($1,033/$1,155); L.A., San Francisco ($1,089/$1,211); Portland, Seattle ($1,129/ $1,251). Details Extra nights $45. Single supplement from $260. Add from $140 for taxes and service charges. Contact Capricorn Leisure Corporation, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

Costa Rica for $545  
Air from Miami to San José and four nights at the all-inclusive Fiesta Resort and Casino in Puntarenas, on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The resort has a dark volcanic-sand beach, four restaurants, six bars, four pools, free water sports, a children's club, and nightly entertainment. When Oct. 1-Nov. 14 ($545); Nov. 15-Dec. 20 ($595). Other Gateways Houston, New Orleans ($670/$720); Atlanta, Chicago, Kansas City, Philadelphia ($695/$745); New York ($720/$770); L.A., San Francisco ($794/$844). Details Extra nights from $65. Single supplement from $174. Add $60 for round-trip transfers. Contact Leisure Link International, 888/ 801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

SOUTH AMERICA