The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on JetBlue to Aruba, three nights at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Aruba in Palm Beach, all meals, snacks, and house-brand beverages, nonmotorized water sports, use of fitness facilities, parking, and hotel taxes, from $459 per person—plus taxes and fees of $89.
When: Through Dec. 17, 2009; lowest rates are for midweek travel in August and September.
Gateways: New York City; add $60 for Boston, Chicago; $170 for Phoenix; $250 for Denver, Seattle; additional gateways may be available.
The fine print: Airport taxes and fees are an additional $89 per person. Airport-hotel transfers are $10 per person each way. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $176. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.
Book by: Based on availability; 14-day advance purchase required.
Contact: JetBlue, 800/538-2583, jetblue.com.
Why it's a deal: According to a recent search on Kayak, the lowest round-trip fare between New York City and Aruba for travel in late August is $441 with taxes (Delta). For an additional $107, the JetBlue package covers international airfare, as well as three nights' all-inclusive accommodations and all taxes and fees.
More: The cost to extend your stay depends on the price of airfare on a particular travel date. Other hotels are available; the package price starts at $545 for the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino and at $559 for the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.
