Cartagena & Bogotá, Colombia, Air/6 Nights, From $699

The Real Deal Avianca airlines flights to Cartagena (returning from Bogotá), transfers and local transportation (boat, car, plane), six nights' hotel (four in Cartagena, two in Bogotá), tours of each city, and a full-day boat tour of the Rosario Islands with lunch.

When Until Nov. 30, 2009.

Gateways Miami, add $135 for D.C., $200 for New York City, $265 for L.A.

The Fine Print Includes fuel surcharges. Single supplement is $285.

Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Why it's a Deal Booking the airfare and hotel separately costs at least $125 more. This package already includes two city tours; you also receive the Rosario Islands tour (a $45 value) at no extra cost.

Before you book... These trips and starting prices ("From") sell out quickly, and details may change. Call the companies for complete info. Most rates are based on midweek dates; weekend travel can raise the price. Under "Why It's a Deal," round-trip flights are based on the lowest September departures on kayak.com at press time. Find more gateways at BudgetTravel.com. Usually not included: service, security, and visa costs; hotel, car-rental, and airport taxes. Check each listing for fuel surcharge details. Prices are per person, with two people sharing a room, unless otherwise noted. The single supplement ("SS") is the extra fee charged to solo travelers.

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> This story is excerpted from: Real Deals: September 2009.