Caribbean

Aruba for $818

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American Airlines flights from Miami, transfers, and seven nights at the Talk of the Town Beach Club in Oranjestad. Just across the street from its own beach, the resort has a pool and a poolside bar and grill. Complimentary passes to a nearby health club are included. When: July 1--Oct. 10. Other Gateways: New York, Philadelphia (add $99); Atlanta, Charlotte (add $174); New Orleans (add $206). Details: Extra nights $58. Single supplement from $375. Contact: Caradonna Dive Adventures, 800/328-2288, caradonna.com.

Dominican Republic for $609

American Airlines flights from Miami and five all-inclusive nights on Punta Cana's Bávaro Beach at the four-star LTI Beach Resort, with a pool, four restaurants, four bars, and a disco. When: July 7--Sept. 30. Other Gateways: New York, Philadelphia ($686); Baltimore, D.C. ($748). Details: Extra nights $56. Single supplement $116. Contact: Vacation Travel Mart, 800/288-1435, vacmart.com.

Central America

Costa Rica for $489

Air from Miami to San José and four all-inclusive nights at the beachfront Fiesta Resort and Casino, on the Pacific coast near Puntarenas. When: June 1--Sept. 30. Other Gateways: Dallas, New York (add from $175); L.A. (add from $199). Details: The resort is 90 minutes from the airport. Shuttle transfers cost $60 round trip; car rentals start at about $20 per day. Extra nights from $66. Single supplement from $180. Contact: Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Guatemala for $727

American Airlines flights from Miami, transfers, five nights at the four-star Hotel Princess Reforma in Guatemala City, a full-day trip to Chichicastenango market and Lake Atitlán (with lunch), and a half-day tour of colonial Antigua. When: Thursday departures until Dec. 9, except July 1--Aug. 15 (add $60). Other Gateways: L.A. (add $50), New York (add $60), San Francisco (add $130), Seattle (add $230). Details: Extra nights $35. Single supplement $241. Add $60 to travel on other days of the week. Contact: Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

Nicaragua for $695

American Airlines flights from Miami to Managua, all transfers, and five nights' hotel. Spend two nights at the Hotel Los Balcones in León (home to the largest cathedral in Central America) and three nights at the Hotel Colonial in Granada, on Lake Nicaragua. When: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures July 1--Aug. 31 ($749) and Sept. 1--Dec. 9 ($695). Other Gateways: Dallas ($786/$731); New York ($917/$862); Chicago ($983/$928); L.A., San Francisco ($973/$918); Seattle ($1,112/$1,057). Details: Extra nights from $29. Single supplement $202. Contact: Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.