Tahiti, Air/5 Nights, From $1,399

The Real Deal Round-trip Air Tahiti Nui flights, five nights in Papeete at the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti, and a half-day island tour that includes a stop at Vaipahi Gardens, famous for its 20-foot waterfall.

When Jan. 7–Mar. 31, 2010.

The Diadem mountain range in Papeete, on Tahiti's west coast (Douglas Peebles) [enlarge photo]

Gateways L.A.; add $167 for San Francisco, $395 for New York City.

The Fine Print This price includes transfers and fuel surcharges. Single supplement is from $399.

Book By Jan. 30 and mention ST10007.

Contact Travelscene, 866/914-4457, travelscene.com.

Why It's a Deal Airfare alone typically costs $1,367; this package also includes transfers, your hotel, and the island tour (a $75 value).

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 December or January departures on kayak.com at press time. 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 fee charged to solo travelers. Some companies will pair singles at no additional cost.

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> This story is excerpted from: Real Deals: December 2009/January 2010.