BudgetTravel

United States

Florida for $244
Southwest flights from Columbus, Philadelphia, or Pittsburgh to Tampa and two nights in nearby St. Petersburg at the TradeWinds Sandpiper Hotel & Suites. The beachfront resort has a restaurant, a bar, and two pools. When Sept. 3-Oct. 28. Other Gateways Phoenix, Las Vegas, Spokane, Tucson (from $319). Details Extra nights from $40. Single supplement from $100. The hotel is 30 minutes southwest of the airport. Add a three-day car rental starting at $70. Contact Southwest Airlines Vacations, 800/423-5683, swavacations.com.

Honolulu for $575
Northwest flights from L.A. and seven nights in a superior room at the 44-story Castle Island Colony in Waikiki, three blocks from the beach. The hotel has a lap pool, whirlpool, sauna, and sundeck on the sixth floor, and all condos have private lanais. When Sept. 6-Nov. 16. Other Gateways Portland ($643), Seattle ($673), Minneapolis ($859), Detroit ($862). Details Extra nights from $47. Single supplement from $276. Upgrade to the Outrigger Luana Waikiki (deluxe condo hotel, a 10-minute walk to Waikiki Beach) starting at $131 more. Contact NWA WorldVacations, 800/800-1504, nwaworldvacations.com.

Las Vegas for $230
Champion Air charter flights from Denver and four nights at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, on the north end of the Strip. When Sunday departures Sept. 11-25 ($230), Oct. 9-23 ($280), Nov. 6-27 ($320). Other Gateways Dallas: Sept. 4-25 ($320); Oct. 16, 23 ($360); Nov. 13-27 ($300). Detroit: Sept. 11-25 ($430); Oct. 2-23 ($460); Nov. 6-27 ($372). Minneapolis: Sept. 4 and 18-25 ($380); Oct. 2, 9, 23 ($440); Nov. 6-13 and 27 ($352). Details No extra nights. Single supplement from $99. Upgrade to the Luxor Hotel and Casino starting at $92 more. Contact Worry-Free Vacations, 888/225-5658, worryfreevacations.com.

Maui for $645
Delta flights from L.A., a six-day car rental, and five nights in Kihei at the oceanfront Aston Maui Lu Resort, with a pool and two tennis courts. When Until Dec. 8. Other Gateways Denver ($875), New York ($905), Chicago ($919). Details Extra nights $62. Single supplement from $320. Upgrade to a one-bedroom suite at the beachfront Aston Kaanapali Shores, north of Lahaina, starting at $230 more. Contact Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

New Orleans for $419
US Airways flights from Philadelphia, transfers, and three nights in the heart of the French Quarter at Ramada Plaza's The Inn on Bourbon. When Monday departures Sept. 12-Dec. 12. Other Gateways Boston, D.C., New York, Pittsburgh ($449); Charlotte ($469). Details Extra nights from $50. Single supplement $160. Upgrade to the Holiday Inn French Quarter starting at $60 more per night. Contact US Airways Vacations, 800/352-8747, usairwaysvacations.com.

Orlando for $399
Six nights in a one-bedroom condo at the Fairfield Star Island Resort, three miles from Walt Disney World. The condos have full kitchens and sleep up to four people. On-site amenities include a driving range, a lakefront beach, a pool, a spa/gym, and tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. When Saturday-to-Saturday stays until Dec. 18. Details Prices do not include airfare. Extra nights from $79. For larger groups, two-bedroom villas at the Parkway International Resort (one mile from Disney) start at $499 and sleep up to six. Condos have king-size beds, whirlpool tubs, full kitchens, washers and dryers, private screened balconies, and sleeper sofas. The resort has a pool, a tennis court, and barbecue areas. Contact Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Canada

Banff for $599
A six-day car rental (pick up/drop off at the Calgary airport) and five nights' hotel. Spend two nights at the Mount Royal Hotel in Banff, two nights at the Lobstick Lodge in Jasper, and one night at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Includes National Parks fees, tickets for the Banff Gondola at Sulphur Mountain, admission to Banff Upper Hot Springs, a tram ride up Whistler's Mountain, and more. When Sept. 1-Oct. 5 ($1,066), Oct. 6-31 ($720), Nov. 1-26 ($599). Details Extra nights with car from $62. Single supplement from $1,000. Prices don't include airfare, which starts at $286 from Chicago, $328 from New York, and $562 from L.A. Contact Brewster Vacations, 800/661-1152, brewster.ca.

Niagara Falls for $599
Air from Boston, Chicago, or New York, a three-day car rental, three nights at the Courtyard by Marriott (one block from the Falls), and tickets for the Maid of the Mist boat tour. When Until Nov. 30. Other Gateways Atlanta ($629), Miami ($669), L.A. ($769). Details Extra nights $69. Single supplement $189. Upgrade to the Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview starting at $189 more. Contact Maxxim Vacations Gray Line, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.

Mexico

Cabo San Lucas $520
America West flights from Phoenix, transfers, and four nights in a mountain-view junior suite at the Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa. The hotel-20 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas-has three restaurants, two bars, two tennis courts, and a pool. When Monday and Tuesday departures Sept. 6-Nov. 30. Blackout dates Nov. 23-27. Other Gateways Las Vegas, San Diego ($536). Details Extra nights from $87. Single supplement from $229. Upgrade to an ocean-view junior suite for $50 more per night. Contact America West Vacations, 800/235-9298, americawestvacations.com.