Mexico City for $429
United Airlines flights from Chicago or L.A., transfers, and three nights at the Fiesta Inn Centro Historico, within one mile of the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Zocalo plaza. When: Jan. 5-31. Other Gateways: San Francisco ($489), Denver ($559), D.C. ($579). Details: Extra nights from $39. Single supplement $120. Contact: United Vacations Latin America, 800/328-6877, uv-latin.com.

CARIBBEAN

Aruba for $1,291
US Airways flights from Philadelphia, transfers, and five nights at the beachfront Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, with a gym, four lighted tennis courts, three restaurants, and two bars. When: Until Feb. 28. Other Gateways: Charlotte ($1,348), D.C. ($1,354), Atlanta ($1,360), Indianapolis ($1,386). Details: Extra nights from $288. Single supplement from $748. Contact: US Airways Vacations, 800/455-0123, usairwaysvacations.com.

Bermuda for $679
JetBlue flights from New York, transfers, and four nights at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess (includes the fourth night free). Nicknamed the Pink Palace, the historic hotel overlooks the harbor and has two pools, a gym, and spa. It's not beachfront, but there's a free ferry to the Fairmont Southampton resort, 20 minutes away, where there is a beach club, golf, tennis, and another spa. When: Dec. 10, 11; Jan. 8, 9; Feb. 4. Other Gateways: Boston and Burlington, Vt. (add from $25). Details: No extra nights. Call for the single price. Contact: JetBlue Airways, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.

Jamaica for $666
Air from Orlando to Montego Bay, and five nights at the all-inclusive Riu Ocho Rios Hotel, a 90-minute drive away. The beachfront resort has two tennis courts, a spa, gym, seven restaurants, and six bars. When: Until Dec. 12 ($666); Jan. 2-25 ($1,021); Jan. 26-Apr. 8 ($1,080). Other Gateways: Miami ($717/$1,072/$1,131), Chicago ($770/$1,125/$1,184), L.A. ($864/$1,219/$1,278). Details: Extra nights from $108. Single supplement from $79. Add $45 for round-trip transfers. Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.

CENTRAL AMERICA

Belize for $1,219
American Airlines flights from Miami to Belize City, all transfers (car and plane), two nights at the Jaguar Paw Jungle Lodge in the Cayo District, and five nights at the Sunbreeze Hotel on Ambergris Cay. When: Dec. 1-9, Jan. 3-Apr. 30. Other Gateways: Dallas ($1,264); New York ($1,315); Chicago ($1,415); L.A., San Francisco ($1,472); Portland, Seattle ($1,512). Details: Extra nights from $70. Single supplement from $531. Contact: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

Costa Rica for $1,064
American Airlines flights from Miami to San José, a seven-day Toyota Yaris car rental with unlimited miles, seven nights' lodging, and three breakfasts. Spend four nights at the Hotel Costa Verde, 300 yards from the beach and near Manuel Antonio National Park. Then drive inland for three nights at Hotel Río Perlas Spa & Resort, near Tapantí National Park and the Irazu and Turrialba volcanoes. When: Dec. 1-9; Jan. 3-Apr. 30. Other Gateways: Dallas ($1,089), New York ($1,129); Chicago ($1,159); L.A., San Francisco ($1,169); Portland, Seattle ($1,275). Details: Extra nights from $52. Single supplement from $474. Contact: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

SOUTH AMERICA

Wine Tours in Argentina for $695
Argentina's wine industry has expanded its international profile with record exports the past two years, but three fourths of its vineyards are clustered in just one region: Mendoza. The northwestern province is famous for its Malbec grapes, grown in the hot days and cold nights of the Andes. G.A.P Adventures sells a 15-day trip through Northern Argentina that stops at wine hubs along the way--including Cafayate and Mendoza--with visits to local wineries. The itinerary covers 12 nights in simple hotels (one in Cafayate; two each in Tucumán, Chilecito, Buenos Aires, and Mendoza; and three in Salta); two night buses; all local transportation (on public and private buses); a full-day winery tour; and an English-speaking guide throughout. When: Dec. 16; Jan. 13; Feb. 10; Mar. 10. Details: A local payment of $250 is due upon arrival. Add $200 for meals. Extra nights $15. Single travelers will be paired with a roommate of the same sex. This is a land-only price; airfare isn't covered. Contact: G.A.P Adventures, 800/465-5600, gapadventures.com.

Ecuador for $1,575
LanEcuador flights from Miami to Quito, transfers, three nights at the downtown Grand Hotel Mercure Quito with breakfast daily, onward flight to Puerto Francisco de Orellana (also referred to as Coca) in the Amazon rain forest, and three nights at La Selva Jungle Lodge with all meals and guided daily excursions. The package includes a tour of Quito and the Equatorial Monument, and a full-day visit to the Otavalo Indian Market with lunch. When: Until Dec. 9, Jan. 1-Mar. 31 ($1,575); Dec. 10-31 ($1,675). Other Gateways: L.A. ($1,675/$1,775), New York ($1,775/$1,875). Details: Extra nights from $45. Single supplement $480. Contact: Marnella Tours, 866/993-0033, marnellatours.com.

Peru Tour for $1,795
Air from Miami to Lima, all transfers and internal flights, nine nights' hotel accommodations (three in Lima, two in the Sacred Valley, one in Aguas Calientes at the base of Machu Picchu, and three in Cuzco), most meals, 15 sightseeing tours, and an English-speaking guide throughout. The tour includes two visits to Machu Picchu, a Quechua- weaving demonstration, a home-hosted dinner in the Sacred Valley, and a rafting trip down the Urubamba River. When: Dec. 5, 15, 29 ($1,795); Jan. 3, 7, 10, 16, 18, 25, 28, Feb. 5, 8, 14, 18, 24, 26 ($1,895). Other Gateways: Dallas, New York, Philadelphia ($2,145/$2,245). Details: Geared toward people over the age of 50. Each group has a maximum of 16 travelers. Contact: Overseas Adventure Travel, 800/248-3737, oattravel.com.