San Antonio, Air/3 Nights, From $397

Stay along the city's River Walk with this summer getaway from Southwest Airlines.

Friday, June 19, 2009 |

The Alamo in San Antonio (Clark Dunbar/Corbis) [enlarge photo]

The Real Deal Round-trip airfare on Southwest, three nights' accommodations, hotel taxes, and 24-hour traveler's assistance, from $397 per person—plus about $40 in taxes. Kids 17 and under stay and eat free with a paying adult.

When Monday and Wednesday departures, June 22–July 13, July 20–Aug. 26, 2009.

Gateways Denver, Houston; add $18 for Kansas City, Albuquerque; $44 for Chicago; additional gateways available.

The Fine Print Does not include taxes and fees of about $40 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $229. Must be booked at least five days in advance of departure date. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By July 2, 2009.

Contact Southwest Vacations, 800/243-8372, southwestvacations.com.

Why It's a Deal In a recent Kayak search, we found a round-trip flight between Denver and San Antonio in late June for $403 (Frontier). The hotel will cost about $538 for a three-night stay in late June, including all taxes. So if you booked independently, you would expect to pay about $672 per person, including all taxes. This package offers the same booking for $437 per person, including all taxes—a savings of $235.

Lodging You'll stay at The Westin Riverwalk. The 539-room hotel is right on the Paseo del Rio, a walk with cafés, shops, and gardens to explore. The hotel also has an outdoor heated pool, running maps by Runner's World magazine, and Venezuelan dark chocolates for every guest. Note that there are other hotels available, such as The Westin La Cantera Resort and the Radisson San Antonio Downtown Market Square. The starting price for each will depend on your gateway city.

More Add nights from $80 per person.

Before You Go Transfers are not included. A taxi ride from the airport to the hotel will cost $20 to $30, or you can take the SA Trans shuttle, which starts at $18 per person.

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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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