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If there's one section that we consistently hear is your favorite, it's 40 Best Deals. But while we wanted to do something special with the section for this issue, we couldn't really ask you to find the deals. So instead, the companies that we've featured over the years are offering packages with exclusive perks and discounts. (Just look for the ">" within each deal.) And if you end up taking a trip you discovered in 40 Best Deals, please drop us a line and let us know how it went!

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UNITED STATES

Alaska Multisport Tour from $1,999
> $300 DISCOUNT
A seven-day multisport tour from Anchorage to Homer with transfers, local transportation, and six nights' lodging (four at Kenai Wildlife Lodge and two in tents). The price covers equipment, instruction, guides, and meals. The itinerary includes hiking on Harding Ice Field, kayaking in Resurrection Bay, biking in Chugach National Forest, canoeing in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and rafting on Six Mile Creek. Airfare isn't included. When: July 19, Sept. 6. SS: Not available. Information: REI Adventures, 800/622-2236, reiadventures.com.

Kauai from $715
> FREE CAR RENTAL
United Airlines flights from L.A. to Lihue, a five-day car rental, and five nights at the ResortQuest Aloha Beach Hotel on the east coast of Kauai. When: Sept. 3–Dec. 4. Other Gateways: Denver ($1,075); New York, Chicago ($1,125). SS: From $314. Information: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

Myrtle Beach, S.C. from $460
> $100 RESORT CREDIT
Four nights in an ocean-view room at Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort; a $100 resort credit; daily family passes to Family Kingdom amusement and water parks and to Sea Mist's miniature golf course and water park; a breakfast and $25 dinner voucher for four; discounts on tickets to a minor league baseball game; and a family photo. This price is for a family of four and doesn't include airfare. Use code BT08 when booking. When: Until June 5 ($553); June 6–12 ($620); June 13–26 ($673); June 27–Aug. 2 ($754); Aug. 3–9 ($715); Aug. 10–16 ($655); Aug. 17–23 ($550); Aug. 24–28 ($460). Blacked out July 3–4. SS: None. Information: Sea Mist Oceanfront Resort, 800/205-4917, myrtlebeachseamist.com/budgettravel.

National Parks Tour from $2,379
> $200 DISCOUNT & FREE BOOK
Air from L.A., Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, or Seattle to Albuquerque (returning from Jackson, Wyo.) and a 12-day tour to Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. The price includes transfers and bus transportation, 11 nights' hotel, tours of Santa Fe and Lake Powell, entrance fees, breakfasts, four dinners, and your choice of a title from Longitude Books. When: June 13, July 11, Aug. 22. Other Gateways: Cleveland, Detroit, Kansas City, St. Louis (add $10); Baltimore, Boston, D.C., New York, Philadelphia (add $50). SS: $765. Information: Go Ahead Tours, 888/462-4323, goaheadtours.com.

Park City, Utah from $478
> 32 PERCENT OFF
Two nights in a one-bedroom suite at the Sky Lodge, two blocks from the slopes; cooked-to-order breakfasts; a $200 dinner credit per room at the hotel restaurant; and either a facial or hot-stone massage. This package does not include airfare and must be booked by phone using code 8402. When: Until Nov. 20. SS: $478. Information: Ski.com, 800/916-9463, ski.com.

Phoenix from $345
> TRANSFERS & THIRD NIGHT FREE
Southwest Airlines flights from El Paso or San Diego to Phoenix, transfers, and three nights' accommodations in an upgraded premium room at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. The hotel is a 30-minute drive north of downtown Phoenix. Use code TRANSFER1 when booking this package. When: June 21–Aug. 2; Aug. 13–27. Other Gateways: Kansas City, San Antonio (add from $75); Boise, San Francisco (add from $85); Birmingham, Chicago (add from $100); Orlando, Providence (add from $115). SS: $117. Information: Southwest Airlines Vacations, 800/423-5683, southwestvacations.com.

U.S. Cities
> 10 PERCENT OFF
Spirit Vacations is offering Budget Travel readers 10 percent off air/hotel packages of four nights or longer to any of its 24 U.S. destinations. You must book by Aug. 31 and use code BT10. When: Until Oct. 31. Information: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Vermont Hike from $765
> $100 DISCOUNT
A four-day hike through Green Mountain National Forest with all trailhead transfers and luggage transportation, two nights in Goshen at the Blueberry Hill Inn, one night in Brandon at the Churchill House Inn, guides, and all meals. Airfare isn't included. When: Aug. 14, Sept. 12. SS $299. Information: REI Adventures, 800/622-2236, reiadventures.com.

CANADA

Newfoundland & Labrador from $1,765
> $149 DISCOUNT
United or Air Canada flights from Atlanta, Boston, or New York to Deer Lake, Newfoundland; an eight-day car rental and ferry transfers to Labrador; two nights' accommodations each in Gros Morne, St. Anthony, Labrador, and Little Rapids; a whale-watching boat tour; a half-day sea kayaking lesson; and one dinner. When: Until Oct. 15. Other Gateways: Chicago ($1,844), L.A. ($1,874), Miami ($1,973). SS: $882. Information: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.