BudgetTravel

United States

Hawaii for $885
Air from L.A. to the Big Island, a six-day car rental, and five nights in a garden-view room at the oceanfront Royal Kona Resort, within walking distance of historic Kailua-Kona. The hotel has a private swimming lagoon, a pool, tennis facilities, spa, open-air restaurant, and Internet café. When Until Dec. 8. Other Gateways Dates vary by gateway; Denver (from $999), New York (from $1,143), Chicago (from $1,159). Details Extra nights $58. Single supplement from $393. Contact Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

Five-Star La Jolla for $799
With its secluded coves, myriad boutiques, and year-round gorgeous weather, La Jolla feels more like a Mediterranean resort town than a San Diego suburb. On the cliffs a few miles north of La Jolla, the five-star Lodge at Torrey Pines is especially popular with golfers (there are two courses overlooking the Pacific), but the resort also has two restaurants, a lounge, and a spa, and is adjacent to a pristine state reserve with more than eight miles of hiking trails. Leisure Link's latest deal includes air from Kansas City to San Diego, a four-day car rental, and four nights at the Lodge. When Oct. 1--Dec. 15. Other Gateways Chicago ($815), Dallas ($819), Philadelphia ($899), Atlanta ($969). Details Extra nights $174. Single supplement $642. Contact Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

Las Vegas for $109
Air from L.A., Phoenix, or Seattle and two nights at the three-star medieval-themed Excalibur Resort Hotel and Casino, on the Strip. When Nov. 21--Dec. 20. Other Gateways San Francisco ($126); Dallas ($233). Details Extra nights $54. Single supplement $54. Contact America West Vacations, 800/235-9298, americawestvacations.com.

Miami Beach for $299
Air from Atlantic City, Chicago, D.C., or New York, and three nights at one of four Miami Beach hotels: Howard Johnson Dezerland, Howard Johnson Caribbean, Greenview South Beach, or Ocean Surf. When Oct. 1--31 ($299); Nov. 1--Dec. 15 ($399). Other Gateways Boston (add $69); Dallas (add $99); L.A., San Francisco (add $149). Details These prices are based on midweek stays. Extra nights from $39. Single supplement from $117. For an additional $39, upgrade to the Beach House in Bal Harbour or the Albion South Beach. Contact Leisure Link International, 888/801-8808, eleisurelink.com.

New York for $499
Air from Boston or D.C., transfers, and three nights at the Wellington Hotel on Seventh Avenue at 55th Street, not far from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, and Central Park. When Monday departures until Dec. 12. Other Gateways Philadelphia, Pittsburgh ($599); Charlotte ($619). Details Extra nights from $125. Single supplement from $265. Upgrade to the downtown Millennium Hilton (in the Financial District) for $180 more. Contact US Airways Vacations, 800/352-8747, usairwaysvacations.com.

Oahu for $549
Charter flights from Oakland to Honolulu, transfers, lei greeting, and seven nights at the Waikiki Resort Hotel, a half-block from Kuhio Beach, with a pool and private balconies for all rooms. When Oct. 28, 29; Nov. 5, 12; Dec. 2, 9. Other Gateways None. Details No extra nights. Single supplement $180. Contact SunTrips, 800/786-8747, suntrips.com.

Orlando for $295
Charter flights from Atlanta, Cincinnati, D.C., Louisville, or Syracuse and seven nights in a one- or two-bedroom suite at your choice of a dozen Orlando-area properties, including Florida Vacation Villas and Lifetime of Vacations at Grand Lake Resort. When Dates vary by gateway and property, but for the two properties mentioned above: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12; Dec. 3, 10. Other Gateways None. Details Price includes taxes. No extra nights. No rate for singles. Contact SkyAuction.com, skyauction.com/orlando295, book on the Internet.

Canada

Quebec City for $539
Air from Boston or New York and three nights at the four-star Hotel Manoir Victoria in the heart of Old Quebec. When Until Oct. 21 ($649), Oct. 22--Dec. 25 ($539). Other Gateways Chicago, Miami ($669/ $559); Atlanta ($709/$599); L.A. ($809/$699). Details Extra nights from $49. Single supplement from $149. Contact Maxxim Vacations Gray Line, 800/567-6666, maxximvacations.com.

Mexico

Mayan Palace Resorts for $275
Seven nights' lodging in one of four Mayan Palace Resorts on the Riviera Maya, Acapulco, and Puerto Vallarta. When Check in on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays Oct. 1--Dec. 11, except Nov. 18. Details Price is per unit, not per person. No extra nights; book by the week. Upgrade to one-bedroom suite for $100 more. Contact SkyAuction.com, skyauction.com/mayan275, online bookings only.