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40 Best Deals

From Barcelona to deals on Christmas shopping in Europe, here are the Real Deals from the October issue of Budget Travel magazine.
October 2007 issue |

Guatemala Tour for $790
American Airlines flights from Miami to Guatemala City, all transfers and local transportation, five nights at the Hotel Biltmore Express, most entrance fees, breakfasts, and guided visits to Antigua, the Chichicastenango market, and Lake Atitlán. When: Thursday departures until Dec. 9 ($790); Dec. 10-31 ($1,040). Other Gateways: Atlanta, Boston, Houston, L.A., New York (add $198); San Francisco (add $230); Chicago (add $290). SS: $295. Information: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

SOUTH AMERICA
Buenos Aires & Mar del Plata for $999
Aerolineas Argentinas flights from Miami to Buenos Aires, all transfers, five nights at Regis Orho Hotel, a half-day city tour, two nights in Mar del Plata at the Amerian Mar del Plata hotel, and breakfasts. When: Until Dec. 9. Other Gateways: New York (add $200). SS: $400. Information: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.


Patagonia Tour & Cruise for $3,099
Air from Chicago, L.A., Miami, or New York to Buenos Aires (returning from Santiago); transfers and flights within South America; six nights' lodging (two each in Buenos Aires and Santiago, one each in Ushuaia and Punta Arenas); a three-night Patagonia cruise; and more. When: Oct. 20, Mar. 12, 22 ($3,099); Dec. 5 ($3,639); Jan. 2, 23, Feb. 13 ($3,679). Other Gateways: None. SS: From $1,201. Information: Gate 1 Travel, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.

Peru Tour for $1,860
Continental or American Airlines flights from Miami to Lima, flights within Peru, transfers, and a nine-night escorted tour to Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca. Includes transportation to Machu Picchu aboard the Backpacker train and guided sightseeing. Add about $320 for meals and entry fees. When: Oct. 8, 29, Nov. 12, 19 ($1,860); Dec. 10, 31 ($2,010). Other Gateways: L.A. (from $2,035); New York (from $2,105). SS: $350. Information: Djoser, 877/356-7376, djoserusa.com.

Rio de Janeiro for $799
TAM Brazilian Airlines flights from Miami or New York, transfers, and six nights at the Lancaster Othon Travel hotel on Copacabana Beach, and breakfast daily. When: Until Dec. 9. Other Gateways: None. SS: $300. Information: TAM Vacations, 866/627-2945, tamvacations.net.

EUROPE
Ireland B&B Road Trip for $699
Aer Lingus flights from Boston, Chicago, D.C., or New York to Dublin; a seven-day car rental; one night at The Regency Hotel, four miles from the airport; five nights of vouchers valid at 450 B&Bs; and breakfasts. When: Oct. 1-31 ($799); Nov. 1-Dec 31 ($699). Other Gateways: Denver (from $779); Dallas, L.A. (from $819); Orlando (from $879). SS: $225. Information: Sceptre Tours, 800/221-0924, sceptretours.com.

Moscow & St. Petersburg for $999
Finnair flights from New York to St. Petersburg (via Helsinki), transfers, three nights' hotel accommodations in St. Petersburg, an overnight train to Moscow, two nights' lodging there, breakfasts, and a guided tour and tickets to an evening performance in each city. When: Oct. 1-30, Dec. 12-Jan. 14 ($1,299); Nov. 1-Dec. 11 ($999). Other Gateways: Boston, D.C. (add from $300); Chicago, Detroit, Miami (add from $425). SS: $495. Information: Eastern Tours, 800/339-6967, traveltorussia.com.

Paris for $589
Air from New York, four nights at the Comfort Hotel Gare de L'Est in the 10th arrondissement or similar, and breakfasts. When: Oct. 1-31 ($759); Nov. 1-Dec. 14 ($589). Other Gateways: Boston, D.C., Philadelphia (add $30); Miami (add $80); Baltimore (add $100); Chicago, Detroit (add $110); Houston (add $140). SS: From $100. Information: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.

Southern Portugal for $704
TAP Portugal flights from New York to Lisbon, onward flight to the Algarve, transfers, and three nights at Hotel Riu Falesia. When: Oct. 1-31 ($825); Nov. 1-Dec. 31 ($704). Other Gateways: None. SS: From $159. Information: Abreu Tours, 800/223-1580, abreu-tours.com.

Turkey Tour for $2,320
Air from New York to Istanbul; local transportation (bus, plane); a 13-night escorted tour to Cappadocia, Istanbul, Antalya, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Ankara, and Bursa; all meals and entrance fees; and more. When: Oct. 16, 23 ($2,410); Oct. 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 4, 25 ($2,320). Other Gateways: Chicago (add $220), D.C. (add $230), Miami (add $270), L.A. (add $420), San Francisco (add $510). SS: From $470. Information: Flo USA, 888/435-6872, flo-usa.com.

AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST
Egypt for $2,259
EgyptAir flights from New York to Cairo; local transportation (bus, plane); five nights at the Hotel Sofitel Le Sphinx; a four-night Nile cruise on the King of Thebes; four nights in Sharm al-Sheikh at the all-inclusive Oriental Resort; and more. When: Thursday departures Oct. 4-25 ($2,499); Nov. 1, 8 ($2,259); Nov. 15-Dec. 6 ($2,459). Other Gateways: Baltimore, Boston (add from $35); Albany, Detroit (add from $100); Atlanta, Chicago, (add from $170); Dallas, Houston (add from $235). SS: From $519. Information: Foreign Independent Tours, 800/248-3487, fittours.com.

Kenya Safari for $2,295
Virgin Atlantic flights from New York to Nairobi (via London); local transportation; one night at the Nairobi Safari Club hotel; and a five-night safari through the Samburu and Masai Mara national reserves, as well as the Aberdares and Lake Nakuru national parks. Price covers seven game drives and all entrance fees and meals while on safari. When: Oct. 1-Dec. 14 ($2,295); Dec. 15-31 ($3,195). Other Gateways: Boston (add $30); D.C. (add $50); Chicago (add $100); Miami, Orlando (add $130); L.A., San Francisco (add $215); Las Vegas (add $345). SS: $499. Information: Karell Holidays, 800/327-0373, karellholidays.com.

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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