Cancún for $549
Air from Fort Lauderdale and four nights at the all-inclusive beachfront Grand Oasis Cancún, in the hotel zone. When: Apr. 4-May 24. Other Gateways: Chicago, D.C., New York ($659). Contact: The Vacation Travel Mart, 800/288-1435, vacmart.com.

Mazatlán for $471
Air from Denver, transfers, and four nights at the beachfront El Cid Granada Country Club. When: Apr. 9-June 18. Other Gateways: L.A., until Mar. 20 ($512); Chicago, Apr. 19-June 7 ($865); New York, Apr. 19-June 7 ($867). Contact: Pleasant Holidays, 800/448-3333, pleasantholidays.com.

CARIBBEAN
Barbados for $624
Air from Philadelphia and seven nights in an apartment with a kitchenette at the Golden Sands Hotel. It's five miles from the airport and faces Golden Sands Beach. When: Mar. 1-May 31. Other Gateways: Atlanta ($650); Baltimore ($715); Miami ($723); New York ($724); Chicago, L.A. ($792). Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.

Dominican Republic for $499
Spirit Airlines flights from Fort Lauderdale, transfers, and three nights at the all-inclusive Catalonia Bávaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort in Punta Cana. When: Mar. 5-May 28. Other Gateways: Orlando ($581); Atlanta, Chicago, D.C., Detroit, New York ($656). Contact: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Jamaica for $495
Air from Miami and seven nights at the Fisherman's Point in Ocho Rios. Add $174 for round-trip transfers. When: Mar. 1-May 31. Other Gateways: Atlanta ($550); Chicago ($640); Baltimore, New York ($641); Philadelphia ($651); L.A. ($749). Contact: Atlas Vacations, 800/634-1057, atlasvacations.net.

CENTRAL AMERICA
Belize for $1,179
American Airlines flights from Miami, a seven-day car rental, three nights at the Jaguar Paw Jungle Lodge in the rain forest, and four nights at the beachfront Jaguar Reef Lodge. When: Mar. 1-Apr. 30 ($1,359); May 1-June 30, Sept. 1-Oct. 31 ($1,179); July 1-Aug. 31 ($1,239). Other Gateways: Dallas (from $1,229); New York (from $1,278); Chicago (from $1,379); L.A., San Francisco (from $1,439); Portland, Seattle (from $1,483). Contact: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

Nicaragua for $1,059
American Airlines flights from Miami to Managua, all transfers, three nights in Granada at La Gran Francia hotel, four nights on the Pacific Coast at Pelican Eyes Piedras y Olas Hotel & Resort, and breakfast daily. When: Mar. 1-Apr. 30 ($1,085); May 1-June 30, Sept. 1-Dec. 9 ($1,059); July 1-Aug. 31 ($1,119). Other Gateways: Dallas (from $1,099); New York (from $1,229); L.A., San Francisco (from $1,283); Chicago (from $1,295); Portland, Seattle (from $1,356). Contact: Capricorn Leisure Corp., 800/426-6544, capricorn.net.

SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina Wine Country for $2,295
Aerolíneas Argentinas flights from Miami or New York to Buenos Aires, all transfers, three nights at the Hotel De Las Americas in the Recoleta district and a half-day city tour, onward flight to Mendoza, and three nights at the Cavas Wine Lodge, 30 minutes from the city center. The itinerary includes three winery tours; two activities, such as white-water rafting and horseback riding; a visit to the Casa de Fader museum; three lunches; one dinner; a one-hour massage; and breakfast daily. When: Until May 31. Other Gateways: Chicago, L.A. ($2,555). Contact: Marnella Tours, 866/993-0033, marnellatours.com.

Brazil Tour for $2,210
Air from Miami to Rio de Janeiro, all transfers and local transportation (bus, plane), and a nine-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls, and São Paulo. The price covers six nights' hotel accommodations, most breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, all entrance fees, and local English-speaking guides. When: Mar. 16, Apr. 20, May 18, June 15. Other Gateways: New York (add $225), L.A. (add $270). Contact: Sita World Travel, 800/421-5643, sitatours.com.

Colombia for $1,255
Air from Miami, transfers, two nights in Bogotá at the Boheme Royal hotel near the Andino shopping center, onward flight to Cartagena, three nights at the beachfront Hilton Cartagena, two half-day city tours, and breakfast. When: Until Apr. 30 ($1,355); May 1-July 31 ($1,255). Other Gateways: New York (add $130), L.A. (add $374). Contact: Marnella Tours, 866/993-0033, marnellatours.com.

EUROPE
Athens & Greek Islands for $1,499
Air from New York to Santorini (via Athens), all transfers and local transportation (ferry, plane), eight nights' hotel, and breakfast daily. Spend three nights each on Santorini at the Plaza Hotel and on Mykonos at the Artemis Hotel, and two nights in Athens at either the Oscar Hotel or Oscar Inn. When: Monday departures Apr. 9-30 ($1,499); May 7, 14 ($1,599); May 21 ($1,629); May 28 ($1,899); June 4, 11 ($1,959). Other Gateways: D.C. (from $1,518), Miami (from $1,574), Denver (from $1,669). Contact: Gate 1 Travel, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.

Ireland Tour for $1,369
Aer Lingus flights from New York to Dublin, all transfers and local transportation (private bus), and an eight-day escorted tour around Ireland. Spend two nights each at hotels in Dublin, Killarney, and Ennis; and one night at Cabra Castle in Cavan. The itinerary includes visits to Waterford, Galway, and the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Blarney Castle; all entrance fees; four dinners; breakfast daily; and a guide throughout. When: Apr. 29 ($1,369); May 13, May 20 ($1,549); May 27 ($1,559). Other Gateways: Boston (from $1,399), Chicago (from $1,439), L.A. (from $1,509). Contact: Brian Moore International Tours, 800/982-2299, bmit.com.