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United States

Alaska Cruise for $699
Seven days aboard the Diamond Princess on a one-way sailing from Whittier, Alaska, to Vancouver, B.C., with one full day at sea and stops in College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan. When: May 20 ($699 inside cabin, $898 ocean view, $1,499 balcony). Details: Price includes port charges but not airfare. Contact: GalaxSea Cruises and Tours, 800/662-5450, cruisestar.com.

Chicago for $224
Air from Buffalo, Columbus, or Omaha and two nights at the Holiday Inn Chicago City Centre, near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile. When: Apr. 13--18, Apr. 24--27, May 23--June 1. Other Gateways: Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Diego ($289); Boise, San Antonio, Tucson ($354). Details: Three-night packages are available with departures Apr. 12--15 and May 24--31; add from $80. Single supplement from $155. Contact: Southwest Airlines Vacations, 800/423-5683, swavacations.com.

Fort Lauderdale for $299
Air from D.C. or New York and three nights at the Clarion Lauderdale Beach Resort, with two pools, a fitness center, and a restaurant. When: Apr. 1--14 ($378), Apr. 15--June 30 ($299). Other Gateways: Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, Dallas, D.C., Detroit (add $50); Providence (add $89). Details: Add $49 for weekend travel. Extra nights from $39. Single supplement from $105. Upgrade to the oceanfront Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel (with two pools, three restaurants, and water sports) for $59 more. Contact: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Hawaii for $1,302
Air from New York to the Big Island, a six-day car rental, and five nights at the Royal Kona Resort. When: Wednesday and Thursday departures until Aug. 21. Other Gateways: L.A. ($918), Denver ($1,176), Chicago ($1,297). Details: Extra nights from $130. Single supplement from $234. Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

Laguna Beach, Calif. for $278
Air from Phoenix to L.A. and two nights at the Laguna Brisas Spa Hotel, across the street from the beach. When: Select Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday departures until May 30. Details: Extra nights from $154. Single supplement from $153. Upgrade to the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach for $90 more (and get a third night free). Contact: US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.

Las Vegas for $225
Air from Long Beach and two nights at the 2,023-room New York-New York Hotel & Casino, on the world-famous Strip. When: Apr. 16--19, May 9--15, June 1--7. Other Gateways: Similar packages are offered from many JetBlue gateways, including Boston, Oakland, and Richmond. Prices will vary by date and gateway. Details: No extra nights. Single supplement from $101. Contact: JetBlue Airways, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.

Canada

Montreal for $599
Air Canada flights from Atlanta, Boston, or New York and three nights at the Delta Centre-Ville, near the historic quarter of Old Montreal. When: Apr. 1--30 ($599), May 1--June 30 ($658). Other Gateways: Chicago ($639/$698), L.A. ($689/$748). Details: Extra nights from $69. Single supplement from $199. Contact: Maxxim Vacations, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.

Mexico

Playa del Carmen for $764
Champion Air charter flights from Dallas, transfers, and seven all-inclusive nights at the Real Playa Carmen, two blocks from the beach. When: Apr. 14, 21, 28 ($900); May 5, 12 ($764); June 9, 23, 30 ($841). Other Gateways: St. Louis: Apr. 21, 28 ($776); May 5, 12 ($851); June 2, 9, 23 ($921). Minneapolis: Apr. 22, 29 ($946); May 6, 13 ($931); June 3, 10, 17, 24 ($971). Details: No extra nights. Single supplement from $300. Contact: Worry-Free Vacations, 888/225-5658, worryfreevacations.com.

Puerto Vallarta for $729
Air from New York, transfers, and four nights at the Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort. When: Thursday departures Apr. 1--June 30. Other Gateways: L.A. ($462), Denver ($540), Chicago ($611). Details: Extra nights from $97. Single supplement from $295. Kids 15 and under stay free. Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

Caribbean

Antigua Sailing for $890
Learn to sail in Antigua during American Sailing Week, which is sponsored by the American Sailing Association. Includes transfers, seven nights at the all-inclusive Sunsail Colonna Sailing Resort in Hodges Bay, seven days of sailing instruction, and unlimited use of sailing and water-sports equipment. When: June 16--23. Details: Airfare not included. Add a membership fee of $39. Contact: American Sailing Association, 800/327-2276, asa.com.

Aruba for $659
American Airlines flights from Miami, transfers, seven nights on Aruba's Palm Beach at the Mill Resort & Suites, and a $25 food-and-beverage credit per room. When: Apr. 16--June 30. Other Gateways: New York (add $40), Houston (add $128), Atlanta (add $280), L.A. (add $411). Details: Extra nights from $60. Single supplement from $357. Add meals for $203 more. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.