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40 Best Vacations

The real deals right now
November 2006 issue |

SOUTH AMERICA

Bolivia for $595   
An 11-day escorted trip through Bolivian Altiplano to the cities of La Paz, Sucre, and Potosí, and the Uyuni Salt Flats. The rate covers local transportation (bus, train, plane, and four-wheel-drive vehicles), some meals, nine nights in hotels, and one night train. When: Nov. 7, 21; Dec. 12, 15, 26; Tuesday departures Jan. 2-30. Details: Price doesn't include international airfare. Local payment of $200 is due upon arrival. Add about $120 for meals. Extra nights from $20. Single travelers will be paired with a same-sex roommate. Contact: G.A.P Adventures, 800/465-5600, gapadventures.com.


Buenos Aires for $599   
Copa Airlines flights from Miami to Buenos Aires (via Panama City), transfers, five nights at the Regis Orho Hotel, breakfasts, and a half-day city tour. When: Until Dec. 6 ($599); Dec. 7-Jan. 31 ($699). Other Gateways: New York (add $190), L.A. (add $250). Details: Extra nights $29. Single supplement $150. Add $250 for taxes and fuel surcharges. Contact: Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.

Santiago & Easter Island for $1,995   
LanChile flights from Miami or New York, transfers, three nights in Santiago at the Diego de Almagro hotel, a half-day city tour and visit to Concha y Toro Winery, onward flight to Easter Island, three nights at the Hotel Iorana, two half-day tours, a full-day excursion with lunch, and breakfasts. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 9, Jan. 1-31 ($1,995); Dec. 10-31 ($2,095). Other Gateways: L.A. ($2,199/$2,299). Details: Extra nights from $38. Single supplement $350. Add $100 for Chile's tourist tax. Contact: Marnella Tours, 866/993-0033, marnellatours.com.

EUROPE

Warm Up in the Azores for $589   
Last month, tour operator Azores Express launched its weeklong winter packages to the Azores, about 800 miles off Portugal. Just five hours by air from Boston, the volcanic islands have beaches, lakes, tea plantations--and temperatures that rarely go below 55 degrees. This deal includes round-trip charter flights from Boston, six nights at the Hotel Vila Nova, on São Miguel, and breakfasts. When: Tuesday departures until Dec. 5, Jan. 9-Mar. 27 ($589); Dec. 12-Jan. 2 ($819). Friday departures, add $90. Other Gateways: None. Details: Add $146 for taxes. Extra nights $50. Single supplement $240. Contact: Azores Express, 800/762-9995, azores-express.com.

France B&B for $739   
Air from New York to Paris, a seven-day car rental, and six nights of B&B vouchers good at 225 properties. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 13; Jan. 8-Mar. 24. Other Gateways: Boston ($749), D.C. ($759), L.A. ($769), Miami ($829), Chicago ($839). Details: Add up to $289 for airline taxes. Extra nights from $60. Single supplement from $110. Contact: EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com.

Ireland B&B for $759   
Delta flights from Baltimore, D.C., or New York; a six-day car rental; and five nights of vouchers valid at 1,300 B&Bs. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 15, Jan. 4-Mar. 25 ($759); Dec. 16-Jan. 3 ($879). Other Gateways: Boston (add $30); Atlanta, Raleigh (add $70); Chicago, Houston, Miami (add $100). Details: Extra nights $49. Single supplement $169. Contact: Brian Moore International Tours, 800/982-2299,  bmit.com.

London for $499   
Air from New York, six nights at the Apollo Hotel in Bayswater, and breakfast daily. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 13; Jan. 8-Mar. 22. Other Gateways: Boston ($559), D.C. ($609), Dallas ($669), San Francisco ($699). Details: Extra nights $40. Single supplement from $110. Add up to $289 for airline taxes. Contact: EuropeASAP, 415/750-5449, europeasap.com.

Prague, Vienna & Budapest for $999   
Austrian Airlines flights from D.C. or New York to Prague (via Vienna), nine nights in three-star hotels (three each in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest), trains between cities, and breakfasts. When: Nov. 1-Dec. 14; Jan. 4-Mar. 31. Other Gateways: None. Details: Extra nights $59. Single supplement $329. Contact: Austrian Airlines Vacation Center, 800/790-4682, austrianair-vacations.com.

Rome for $890   
Air from New York, an arrival transfer, four nights at either the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills or the Hotel Oxford, a half-day city tour, and breakfast daily. The trip also includes a guided half-day tour with a private car to three Roman churches. When: Nov. 15-Dec. 14; Jan. 3-Mar. 15. Other Gateways: D.C. ($915), Chicago ($925), Miami ($935), Atlanta ($975). Details: Extra nights $89. No price for singles. Add $250 for airport taxes and fuel. Contact: TourCrafters, 800/482-5995, tourcrafters.com.

Stockholm for $499   
Air from New York, transfers, three nights at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm, a half-day tour, and breakfasts. When: Nov. 9, 23, Dec. 7 ($499); Dec. 21 ($749). Other Gateways: None. Details: Nonmembers must pay a $30 membership fee (covers two adults and two kids under 18). Single supplement $200. Contact: Club ABC Tours, 888/868-7722, clubabc.com.

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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