Northern Mexico & Copper Canyon Tour for $1,095
A 14-day fully guided tour (round trip from Tucson, Ariz.), including stops in San Carlos, El Fuerte, Divisadero, Chihuahua, and Casas Grandes. The price includes all local transportation (by private bus, boat, and rail), 13 nights' hotel, some meals, lots of sightseeing tours, and even Spanish lessons. When Nov. 12, 18 ($1,395); Dec. 6 ($1,195); Dec. 18 ($1,095). Details Geared toward people over the age of 50. Price does not include airfare to Tucson. Single supplement $445. Contact Grand Circle Travel, 800/248-3737, gct.com.

Puerto Vallarta for $449Charter flights from Denver, transfers, and seven nights at the Costa Club Punta Arena, with two pools, an open-air restaurant, and a bar. When Select departures Oct. 1--Dec. 12. Other Gateways Oakland ($479). Details No extra nights. Single supplement $150. Contact SunTrips, 800/786-8747, suntrips.com.

Caribbean

Barbados for $454
Air from Fort Lauderdale or Miami and seven nights with breakfast daily at the Allamanda Beach Hotel on the south coast of Barbados, near Bridgetown. Facilities include a pool, restaurant, and waterfront grill; the beach is a four-minute walk away. When Until Dec. 15, except Nov. 19--23 (southbound) and Nov. 26--28 (northbound). Other Gateways Baltimore, New York ($499); Philadelphia ($544); Chicago ($587); Denver ($625); L.A. ($690). Details Extra nights $57. Single supplement from $350. Contact Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.

Bermuda's All-Bungalow Resort for $680
The April opening of 9 Beaches--an 18-acre waterfront resort on the island's westernmost tip--caught our eye, but its "5th Night Free" offer this fall earned it a place in 40 Best. All of 9 Beaches' 84 soft-sided bungalows (or cabanas, as the resort calls them) are up on stilts with verandas facing the water; the most expensive Top Banana units are actually out over the water, with clear floor panels revealing the fish below. There's also a restaurant, beach bar, a pool, lots of sports, and nine private beaches. Despite its distance from the U.S. mainland (600 miles off the coast of North Carolina), getting to Bermuda is easier than ever with nonstop flights from more than a dozen cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, Miami, and Philadelphia. When Until Oct. 10 ($960), Oct. 11--Dec. 31 ($680). Details Airfare is not included. Prices listed above are for two people in one of the hillside Coco Coral Cabanas. Other options include Sea Forever ($1,120/$920), Aqua Vista ($1,220/$1,100), and Top Banana ($1,400/$1,180). When booking, mention promotional code "5th Free." Contact 9 Beaches, 866/841-9009, 9beaches.com.

Jamaica for $449
American or US Airways flights from Baltimore or New York to Montego Bay, transfers, and five nights at the all-inclusive, adults-only Club Ambiance in Runaway Bay; it's about an hour east of Montego Bay on the north shore of the island. The resort features several beaches, a pool, and two restaurants. When Oct. 1--Dec. 14. Other Gateways Philadelphia ($479), Miami ($689). Details Must be 18 or older. Extra nights $63. Single supplement $370. Contact Vacation Travel Mart, 800/288-1435, vacmart.com.

Central America

Costa Rica for $789
American Airlines flights from Miami to San José, a seven-day car rental, and seven nights' lodging with breakfast daily. Spend three nights in the mountains west of San José at the La Finca Que Ama bed-and-breakfast, then four nights at the Best Western Jacó Beach on the Pacific Coast. When Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday departures Oct. 1--Dec. 9. Other Gateways Dallas ($849); New York ($921); Chicago ($927); L.A., San Francisco ($953); Seattle ($999). Details Add $50 for departures on other days of the week. Extra nights from $49. Single supplement $399. Contact Capricorn Leisure, 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

Honduras New Year's Tour for $655
This 10-day, fully escorted trip includes a visit to the Mayan ruins of Copán, snorkeling in the waters off the Bay Island of Roatán, exploring the beach of Tela on the Caribbean coast, and a tour of the country's second-largest city, San Pedro Sula. The price covers nine nights' hotel, local transportation (by bus, boat, and van), and an English-speaking guide throughout. When Departs from San Pedro Sula on Dec. 31. Details The price does not include flights to San Pedro Sula. A local payment of $150 is due upon arrival. Extra nights from $25. Single travelers will be paired with other singles of the same sex. Contact G.A.P Adventures, 800/465-5600, gapadventures.com.

Nicaragua for $889
American Airlines flights from Miami, all transfers, two nights at the new Holiday Inn in Managua with breakfast daily and a half-day city tour, and four all-inclusive nights at the oceanfront Barceló Montelimar Beach Resort, with seven restaurants, a beach bar, a disco, a gym, and two pools. When Wednesday or Thursday departures until Dec. 7 ($889), Dec. 9--Dec. 26 ($1,139). Other Gateways Dallas, Houston ($939/$1,189); Atlanta, Boston, D.C., New York ($1,079/$1,329); Chicago, L.A. ($1,139/$1,389). Details Add $60 for departures on other days of the week. Extra nights $60. Single supplement $261. Contact Tara Tours, 800/327-0080, taratours.com.

South America

Buenos Aires for $599
Copa Airlines flights from Miami (via Panama City), transfers, five nights at the Regis Hotel (on pedestrian-only Lavalle Street), breakfast daily, and a half-day city tour. When Until Dec. 5 ($599), Dec. 6--31 ($699). Other Gateways New York ($739/$859), L.A. ($829/$949). Details Extra nights from $24. Single supplement $120. Stop over in Panama City starting at $122 more, including one night at the Hotel Marbella, transfers, and a half-day tour of the Panama Canal. Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.com.