40 Best

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UNITED STATES
Beverly Hills for $599
Air from Las Vegas, Phoenix, Sacramento, or Tucson to L.A.; a four-day convertible rental; and four nights at the Maison 140 hotel in Beverly Hills. The deal includes one $50 certificate per room good for en suite spa services or drinks at the hotel's Bar Noir. When: Apr. 1-Dec. 31. Other Gateways: Houston (add $99), Chicago (add $165), Dallas (add $199), New York (add $225), D.C. (add $259). Contact: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Honolulu for $563
Air from San Francisco and seven nights at the Ohana Maile Sky Court, near the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. When: Apr. 18-June 6 ($563); June 13-July 4 ($670). Other Gateways: Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis (from $884). Contact: NWA WorldVacations, 800/800-1504, nwaworldvacations.com.

Miami for $299
Air from Atlantic City, Baltimore, Chicago, D.C., New York, or Providence to Miami or Fort Lauderdale and three nights at the Ramada Plaza Marco Polo or the Howard Johnson Dezerland Miami Beach Resort. Upgrade to the Dorchester Hotel or Marseilles South Beach hotel for $29 more. When: Apr. 16-Dec. 20. Other Gateways: Boston, Dallas, Houston ($389); L.A. ($449). Contact: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

New York City for $521
Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit or Fort Lauderdale and three nights at the Jolly Hotel Madison Towers, on the corner of Madison Avenue and 38th Street in Midtown Manhattan. When: Apr. 26-June 30. Other Gateways: Las Vegas, L.A. ($721). Contact: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Western U.S. Houseboats for $750
Seven Crown Resorts has an off-season "Day-Night" special: Rent a houseboat for at least two nights and receive an extra night at no additional cost. As a result, the three-night total is $750 for a boat that sleeps 6-9 people, and $1,150 for one that fits 10-12. All vessels come with full kitchens, beds, baths, sundecks, and barbecues. The deal is valid at all the company's locations: California Delta and Lake Shasta, Calif.; Lake Mead, Nev.; and Lake Mohave, Ariz. A $500 security deposit is extra and will be refunded upon the houseboat's return in good condition. This is a land-only price. National park entrance fees on Lake Mohave and Lake Mead aren't covered. When: Until June 10. Blacked out May 25-28. Contact: Seven Crown Resorts, 800/752-9669, sevencrown.com.

CANADA
Quebec Road Trip for $1,539
Air Canada flights from Atlanta, Boston, Miami, or New York to Montreal (return flight is from Quebec City); a six-day car rental with unlimited mileage; and six nights' accommodations in B&Bs or inns known for their cuisine and wine selection. Spend one night in downtown Montreal at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel, another in Quebec City at the Auberge Duchesnay, and two nights each in St. Paulin at the Auberge Le Baluchon and in Montmagny at the Manoir des Érables. When: Until Oct. 15. Other Gateways: Chicago ($1,569), L.A. ($1,639). Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.

Vancouver for $473
Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco and three nights at the Empire Landmark hotel, on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. When: Apr. 1-June 30. Other Gateways: L.A. (from $510); New York, Orlando (from $643). Contact: Alaska Airlines Vacations, 800/468-2248, alaskaair.com.

MEXICO
Cabo San Lucas for $575
US Airways flights from San Diego, transfers, and three nights at the all-inclusive Best Western Posada Real Los Cabos. The beachfront hotel is next to the Mayan Palace Golf Los Cabos in the city's main resort zone. When: Monday and Tuesday departures Apr. 7-June 30. Blacked out May 25-28. Other Gateways: Phoenix (from $580), Las Vegas (from $604). Contact: US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.

Cancún for $459
Air from Fort Lauderdale and four nights at the all-inclusive Flamingo Cancún Resort & Plaza, a 15-minute walk from Plaza Caracol. When: Apr. 20-June 30. Other Gateways: Detroit ($529); Chicago, D.C., New York ($549). Contact: The Vacation Travel Mart, 800/288-1435, vacmart.com.

Puerto Vallarta for $496
Air from Denver, transfers, and four nights in a studio at the Villa del Palmar Vallarta Beach Resort & Spa in the northern hotel zone. It has two pools, four restaurants, two tennis courts, a gym, a spa, and a beach. Children 12 and under stay free with a paying adult. When: Apr. 16-July 2. Other Gateways: L.A., Apr. 16-Oct. 27 (from $525); Chicago, Apr. 22-June 11 (from $696); New York, Apr. 22-June 11 (from $736). Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

CARIBBEAN
Aruba for $545
JetBlue Airways flights from New York and three nights at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Aruba Resort & Casino on Palm Beach, six miles from the airport. When: Apr. 14-Dec. 21. Other Gateways: None. Contact: JetBlue Airways, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.