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Fairmont Hotels Ski Package from $265
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' Ultimate Ski Package combines a night's stay with breakfast and a one-day lift pass for two people, starting at $265 a night at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, in Charlevoix. The other participating Fairmont hotels are in Lake Louise (from $309), Mont-Tremblant (from $349), Quebec City (from $359), Banff (from $379), Jasper (from $389), and Whistler (from $419). Note: International airfare isn't included. The price is per room; there's no single rate. When: Until Apr. 30. Information: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, 800/441-1414, fairmont.com.

Montreal High Lights Festival from $281
During Montreal's High Lights Festival--11 days of cultural events, including free outdoor light shows in the Old Port, themed menus in its restaurants, and an all-night celebration hosted by museums and theaters--the city has special travel packages that combine two nights at one of six participating hotels, a free wine and cheese tasting, a $20 certificate to the Casino de Montréal, and a festival scarf. Prices start at $281 for accommodations at Hôtel Le Dauphin Montréal. This is a land-only price; airfare isn't covered. When: Feb. 21-Mar. 2. Information: Montreal High Lights Festival, 888/477-9955, montrealhighlights.com.

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MEXICO
Leave the Coat at Home
Finding the Cancún that's right for you--from a villa to an all-inclusive--is as easy as uno, dos, tres.

Ambiance Villas from $534
Spirit Airlines flights from Orlando and three nights at the Ambiance Villas. When: Feb. 3-Mar. 12; Mar. 24-Apr. 28. Other Gateways: Fort Lauderdale ($584); Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, D.C., New York ($644). SS: $212. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Great Parnassus from $959
Air from Miami and five nights at all-inclusive, beachfront Great Parnassus Resort & Spa, in Cancún's hotel zone. When: Feb. 1-Apr. 12. Other Gateways: L.A., New York ($1,015); Chicago ($1,089). SS: None. Information: Liberty Travel, 877/542-3789, libertytravel.com.

Ritz-Carlton Cancún from $1,675
Air from Miami and five nights at the beachfront Ritz-Carlton Cancún resort, in Cancún's hotel zone. When: Feb. 1-Apr. 12. Other Gateways: New York ($1,719), L.A. ($1,725), Chicago ($1,799). SS: None. Information: Liberty Travel, 877/542-3789, libertytravel.com.

Los Cabos from $645
Alaska Airlines flights from L.A. and three nights at the Hotel Finisterra, a mile from central Cabo San Lucas on Baja California's southern tip. Add $125 for round-trip transfers. When: Until Mar. 24. Other Gateways: Denver ($695), Chicago ($749), New York ($795). SS: From $311. Information: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

CARIBBEAN
Bahamas from $353
Spirit Airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale and three nights at the beachfront Nassau Palm Resort and Conference Center, overlooking Nassau Harbor. When: Monday departures Feb. 4-Apr. 28. Blacked out Feb. 18. Other Gateways: Orlando, Tampa ($458); Detroit ($518); Atlanta, Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago, D.C., New York ($595). SS: $155. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Jamaica from $799
Air Jamaica flights from Atlanta or Orlando, transfers, and four nights at the all-inclusive Gran Bahía Príncipe Jamaica Resort in Runaway Bay. When: Feb. 1-Apr. 30. Other Gateways: Baltimore, Chicago, New York (add $40); L.A. (add $70). SS: $250. Information: Vacation Express, 877/784-3786, vacationexpress.com.

St. Lucia from $569
The Coco Palm Hotel on Rodney Bay has an Explore St. Lucia deal that includes four nights in a garden room, a snorkeling or scuba-diving excursion, a catamaran day cruise to Soufrière with lunch, a trip to the Friday- night Anse La Raye Fish Fry street party, a rum-distillery tour, and one dinner and breakfast for two. Note: Airfare isn't covered. When: Until Apr. 14 ($640); Apr. 14-Dec. 15 ($569). Blacked out Feb. 16-23; Mar. 22-29; May 4-12. SS: From $569. Information: Coco Resorts, 866/588-5980, coco-resorts.com.

CENTRAL AMERICA
Belize from $849
American Airlines flights from Dallas, a seven-day car rental, three nights at Five Sisters Lodge in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, and four nights at the Jungle Jeanie by the Sea resort. When: Feb. 1-Apr. 30. Other Gateways: Miami ($879); Seattle ($949); New York ($969); L.A., San Francisco ($1,019); Chicago ($1,025). SS: $486. Information: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

Central American Tour from $2,579
A 12-day escorted tour through Central America from San Salvador, El Salvador, to San Ignacio, Belize. The itinerary includes 11 nights' hotel accommodations, local transportation (bus, plane), most meals, and visits to the Mayan ruins at Tikal, Copán, Yaxhá, and Caracol. This is a land-only price; international airfare isn't covered. When: Mar. 8; Apr. 5; Sept. 13, 27. SS: $660. Information: Globus Journeys, 866/755-8581, globusjourneys.com.