Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco or Seattle to Calgary, Rocky Mountain Sky Shuttle transfers to Banff (two hours away), and three nights at the Banff Caribou Lodge. When: Wednesday and Saturday departures until Sept. 30. Other Gateways: L.A. (from $753), New York (from $818), Orlando (from $927). Details: Extra nights from $104. Single supplement from $298. Contact: Alaska Airlines Vacations, 800/468-2248, alaskaair.com.

Canada Cruise for $440

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Four nights aboard the Carnival Triumph on a round-trip sailing from New York, with two full days at sea and a stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. When: Aug. 18 and Sept. 1 ($440 inside cabin, $510 ocean view). Details: Price does not include port charges (add about $156) or airfare. Call for the single rate; it varies, but could be as high as 200 percent more. Contact: American Discount Cruises, 866/214-7447, americandiscountcruises.com.

Maritime Canada for $1,366

A seven-night train and car trip that begins in Montreal, Quebec, and ends in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The package includes one night's hotel in Montreal and a tram tour of the city; an overnight on VIA Rail Canada's Ocean train to Moncton, New Brunswick (new Easterly service, with full dinner and breakfast; double bedrooms have bunk beds and an en suite washroom with toilet and sink); a six-day car rental; five nights' hotel (one each in Moncton, Digby, and Halifax, two in St. Andrews); and more. When: Daily departures until Oct. 7 (except Mondays). Details: This is a land-only price; add flights to Montreal, returning from Halifax, starting at $409 from Boston. Contact: Canada à la Carte, 877/977-6500, canadaalacarte.com.

Mexico

Cancún for $749

Air from Atlanta, Dallas, D.C., Miami, New York, or Philadelphia and seven nights at the beachfront Omni Cancún Hotel & Villas, with three pools, three restaurants, and a full spa. When: Monday--Thursday departures July 1--Sept. 30. Other Gateways: For the same price, you can depart from 34 cities, including Albany, Baltimore, Buffalo, Fort Myers, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Savannah. Add-ons are available from more than 100 other airports. Details: Extra nights $86. Single supplement $375. Contact: SkyAuction, skyauction.com/budgettraveljuly, book only over the Internet.

Cozumel for $668

Air from Miami, transfers, and seven all-inclusive nights at the Casa del Mar Cozumel, with an outdoor restaurant, poolside bar, and a beach club within walking distance. When: July 1--Aug. 6 ($721), Aug. 7--Oct. 31 ($668). Other Gateways: New York (add $120), L.A. (add $129), Atlanta (add $149), Chicago (add $156). Details: Extra nights from $57. Single supplement from $388. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.

Mexican Riviera Cruise for $649

Seven nights aboard the Carnival Pride on a round-trip sailing from L.A., with three full days at sea and stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Cabo San Lucas. When: August 28 ($649 inside cabin, $799 ocean view, $949 balcony). Details: Prices include port charges but not airfare. Call for the single rate. Contact: GalaxSea Cruises and Tours, 800/662-5450, cruisestar.com.