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REAL DEALS

Grand Cayman Getaway

Air/hotel package for a laid-back week on the largest of the Cayman Islands, known for its first-rate diving
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 |

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare and seven nights' accommodations from $809 per person

When: Through Nov. 30, 2006

Gateways: Chicago, Washington, D.C.; add $20 for Atlanta; $40 for New York City; $230 for Boston, Denver; $280 for San Francisco; additional cities available

Details: Hotel taxes are included. Additional airport taxes and fuel surcharge total about $100 per person. Based on midweek (Mon.-Thurs.) travel; add about $60 per person each way for weekend travel

Book By: No deadline; based on availability

Contact: Jet-A-Way Holidays, 877/289-1030, jetawayholidays.com

The package includes round-trip airfare on Spirit Airlines and a seven-night stay at an ocean-view studio suite with a kitchenette and patio at the beachfront Reef Resort. Set on the less developed eastern end of the island, the resort has pools, a hot tub, and tennis courts. The staff can arrange diving and snorkeling trips through Ocean Frontiers. Add extra nights for about $90 per person per night.

The airport is about a 45-minute ($50) taxi ride from the resort. Before you go, check the local weather forecast at BudgetTravelOnline.com.

Note that the package's low rate is an example of off-season--or hurricane season--pricing. The island was struck by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Read Hurricane Essentials to find out what five questions you should ask when booking a Caribbean trip.

In comparison, the lowest round-trip fare we've found in early November is $396 (Delta) from Chicago and $419 (American Airlines) from Washington, D.C. For about $400 more, Jet-A-Way Holidays takes care of the airfare as well as the seven-night stay and hotel taxes.

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    • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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