REAL DEALS
Norway Cruise, 2-for-1 Deal, $1,299
Sail along a southwest-bound coastal route from Kirkenes, an Arctic outpost near the Russian border, past fjords and ancient settlements to Bergen, a Viking-founded harbor town.
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DEAL OF THE MONTH!
Learn While You Sail
Enrichment Voyages' inaugural two-week cruise to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean will have seminars and shore excursions on the history and culture of each of the ports of call.
MEXICO
Los Cabos from $645
Air from L.A. and three nights at Hotel Finisterra, a mile from Cabo San Lucas on Baja California's southern tip. Add $32 for round-trip transfers. When: Until July 29. Other Gateways: Denver, Apr. 2-July 27 ($695); Chicago, Apr. 4-July 27 ($865). SS: From $311 Information: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.
Playa del Carmen from $460
Spirit Vacations flights from Orlando or Tampa and three nights at the all-inclusive Real Playa del Carmen Hotel & Beach Club, a 10-minute walk from the beach. When: Apr. 18-June 23. Other Gateways: Fort Lauderdale ($540); Atlanta, Atlantic City, Boston, Chicago, D.C., Detroit, Myrtle Beach, New York ($610). SS: From $190. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.
CARIBBEAN
Barbados from $499
Air from Miami, seven nights at Rostrevor Hotel in St. Lawrence Gap, and breakfast daily. Add $40 for round-trip transfers. When: Apr. 1-June 30. Other Gateways: Charlotte ($539); Baltimore, New York, Philadelphia ($599); L.A. ($639). SS: $50. Information: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.
Jamaica from $390
Air from Miami to Montego Bay and seven nights in Negril at the White Sands hotel. Add $45 for round-trip transfers. When: Apr. 1-June 30. Other Gateways: Orlando ($439), New York ($471), Charlotte ($524), Baltimore ($540), Chicago ($566), L.A. ($653). SS: $40. Information: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Honduras from $1,069
American Airlines flights from Miami to San Pedro Sula, transfers and flights within Honduras, two nights near Pico Bonito National Park at the Lodge at Pico Bonito with breakfasts, and five nights on Roatán at the Lost Paradise Inn. When: Apr. 1-Nov. 30. Other Gateways: Dallas ($1,089); Seattle ($1,129); New York ($1,140); Chicago, L.A., San Francisco (from $1,160). SS: From $380. Information: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.
Panama from $952
American or Copa Airlines flights from Miami to Panama City, transfers, and six nights at all-inclusive Royal Decameron Beach Resort Golf, Spa & Casino on Playa Blanca. When: Apr. 1-June 15, Aug. 17-Dec. 9 ($952); June 16-Aug. 16 ($1,052). Other Gateways: Dallas, Houston (add $160); Atlanta, D.C. (add $180); Boston, New York, Philadelphia (add $200); L.A., San Francisco (add $300). SS: $270. Information: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.
SOUTH AMERICA
Bolivia from $2,095
Air from Miami to La Paz, local transportation (bus, plane), nine nights' lodging (six in La Paz, three in Sucre), one night on a catamaran on Lake Titicaca, breakfasts, and visits to La Paz, Sucre, the Tarabuco Market, pre-Columbian ruins at Tiwanaku, and Lake Titicaca. When: Saturday departures until May 31 ($2,095); June 1-30 ($2,295). Other Gateways: New York (add $350); L.A., San Francisco (add $495). SS: $350. Information: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.
Peru from $1,649
Air from Miami to Lima, transportation (plane, bus, train), six nights' lodging, guided sightseeing, and breakfasts. Spend three nights in Cuzco; one in Aguas Calientes, at the base of Machu Picchu; and two in Lima. When: Apr. 1-May 31 ($1,749); June 1-17 ($1,649); June 18-Aug. 15 ($1,769). Other Gateways: Atlanta, Orlando (add from $40); Austin, New Orleans, San Antonio (add from $120); Boston, New York (add from $160). SS: From $300. Information: Go-today.com, 800/227-3235, go-today.com.
Rio de Janeiro & Buenos Aires from $832
TAM Brazilian Airlines flights from Miami or New York to Rio de Janeiro; transfers; three nights at Lancaster Othon Travel Hotel facing Copa-cabana Beach; an onward flight to Buenos Aires; two nights at the Aspen Suites, three blocks from Avenida 9 de Julio; and more. When: Until June 26. Other Gateways: None. SS: From $226. Information: TAM Vacations, 866/627-2945, tamvacations.com.