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Jamaica, air/resort, $699

A $699 package to Jamaica represents savings of 25 percent and allows you to travel at the turning point when hurricane season is ending and high season is about to begin.
/ Source: ARTHUR FROMMER'S BUDGET TRAVEL

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare, five nights' accommodations, transfers, and all meals and drinks from $699 per person — plus taxes of about $81.

When: Depart Nov. 14, Nov. 28-Dec. 12, 2007.

Gateways: Fort Lauderdale; add $89 for Orlando, Tampa; $124 for Boston, Chicago, New York City; additional cities available.

The fine print: Resort taxes and fees and airport-hotel transfers are included. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $275. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book by: No deadline; based on availability.

Contact: Spirit Vacations, 800/617-3325, spiritvacations.com.

Why it's a deal: The package represents savings of 25 percent and allows you to travel to Jamaica at the turning point when hurricane season is ending and high season is about to begin.

Trip details: The package includes round-trip airfare to Montego Bay on Spirit Airlines and five nights at the all-inclusive Riu Ocho Rios. All meals, drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), and nonmotorized water sports during your stay are covered as part of the package price.

The sprawling 846-room beachfront resort is in Ocho Rios, a lush area on the island's northern coast. It's about a two-hour drive from Montego Bay, and a popular stop for cruise ships. You can extend your stay for an extra $100 per person per night.

Find out more about what to see and do in Jamaica by visiting the official tourism Web site. And before you go, check the weather forecast at BudgetTravel.com.