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Mexico City from $979
Air from Chicago, transfers, and five nights at the Four Seasons. When: Mar. 3-May 22. Other Gateways: Houston (add $35), Philadelphia (add $89), L.A. (add $100), Miami (add $135), New York (add $165), Boston (add $175). SS: $725. Information: 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Cancún from $408
Spirit Airlines flights from Orlando or Tampa and three nights at the all-inclusive Hotel Hotetur Beach Paradise, between the Caribbean and Nichupté Lagoon, about nine miles from the airport. Kids 12 and under stay free. When: Mar. 3-May 26. Other Gateways: Fort Lauderdale ($471); Atlanta, Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago, D.C., Detroit, Myrtle Beach, New York ($573). SS: $105. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

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Puerto Vallarta from $555
Air from L.A. and three nights at the Hacienda Hotel & Spa in the north hotel zone, five minutes from the airport. When: Mar. 1-May 29. Other Gateways: Denver, until June 2 ($569); Chicago, until May 27 ($745); New York, until May 29 ($905). SS: From $291. Information: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

CARIBBEAN
Aruba from $999
Air from Miami or New York and four nights at the all-inclusive Occidental Grand Aruba on Palm Beach. When: Mar. 1-22 ($1,099); Apr. 1-May 22 ($999). Other Gateways: Boston (add $99); Chicago, Hartford (add $199); L.A. (add $275); Philadelphia (add $299). SS: $799. Information: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Bahamas from $373
Spirit Airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale and three nights at the Nassau Palm Hotel overlooking Nassau Harbor. When: Mar. 3-May 26. Other Gateways: Orlando, Tampa ($448); Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, D.C., Detroit, Myrtle Beach, New York ($493). SS: $173. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Tobago from $140
Half Moon Blue Hotel, a French-colonial-style hotel on Bacolet Bay, is taking 40 percent off its rack rates. Rooms now start at $140 a night and include a welcome drink and breakfast at La Belle Creole restaurant. The hotel, with an outdoor pool and a nearby beach, is a 15-minute walk from the capital, Scarborough. The price is per room but doesn't cover international airfare. When: Until Apr. 21 ($160); Apr. 22-Oct. 31 ($140). Information: Half Moon Blue Hotel, 868/639-3551, halfmoonblue.com.

CENTRAL AMERICA
Belize from $1,179
Air from Houston or L.A. to Belize City, seven nights on Ambergris Cay at Exotic Caye Beach Resort, and a full-day boat tour. Round-trip transfers to Ambergris Cay are an extra $30 (ferry) or $116 (plane). When: Until Apr. 30 ($1,229); May 1-Dec. 14 ($1,179). Other Gateways: New York (add $40), Miami (add $70), Chicago (add $130). SS: $625. Information: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.

Costa Rica from $1,239
Air from Chicago or L.A.; transfers; seven nights at Flamingo Marina Resort, in northern Guanacaste on the Pacific Coast; a full-day scuba-diving lesson; a kayak rental; and breakfasts. When: Mar. 28-Nov. 30. Other Gateways: Dallas, Houston, New York (add $60); Miami (add $70). SS: $450. Information: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.

Nicaragua from $939
American Airlines flights from Miami to Managua, all transfers, and seven nights' hotel accommodations (two in Granada, three in San Juan del Sur, and two in Norome). When: Until Nov. 15. Add $219 between Mar. 16 and Mar. 23. Other Gateways: Dallas ($949); New York, Seattle ($999); L.A. ($1,019); Chicago ($1,129). SS: From $505. Information: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

SOUTH AMERICA
Buenos Aires & Montevideo from $1,049
Copa Airlines from D.C. or Miami to Buenos Aires (via Panama City, with the return flight originating from Montevideo, Uruguay), transfers, four nights in Buenos Aires at the Art Hotel in the Recoleta district, a city tour, ferry transfer to Montevideo, and two nights with breakfasts at Balmoral Plaza Hotel. When: Until June 16. Other Gateways: Orlando (add $80), New York (add $100), L.A. (add $275). SS: $300. Information: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Colombia Resort Combo from $961
American Airlines flights from Miami to Barranquilla, transfers, four nights in Cartagena at the all-inclusive Decameron Cartagena resort, three nights in Santa Marta at the all-inclusive Decameron Galeón resort, and a tour of each city. When: Mar. 1-June 30. Other Gateways: Boston, D.C., New York, Philadelphia (add $200); Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando (add $250); Chicago, Cleveland, Denver (add $320); L.A., San Francisco, Seattle (add $370). SS: $333. Information: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

Quito & Galápagos Islands from $2,970
Air from Miami to Quito, transfers, three nights at the Four Points Sheraton, a city tour, onward flight to the Galápagos Islands, three nights on the catamaran Anahi with meals and excursions, and more. When: Until May 31. Other Gateways: New York ($3,040), L.A. ($3,180). SS: $1,470. Information: Marnella Tours, 866/993-0033, marnellatours.com.