What's the Deal?

The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air.

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LAND

· Book a two-bedroom suite at Mount Nevis Hotel in Nevis for at least four nights and get the equivalent number of nights free (pay for five, get five free; pay for six, get six free, etc.). Nightly rate for paid portion is $500, and taxes and service charges are an extra 19 percent. Deal is good May 15-Dec. 15. Info: 800-756-3847, http://www.mountnevishotel.com/ .

· From now until June 30, Budget and Avis are offering low one-way car rental rates from Florida to Washington . Rates range from $17.95 per day for a minivan to $24.95 for an intermediate SUV. For example, rent a minivan in Fort Lauderdale and take three days to drive it to Reagan National for $83.24, including taxes; usual rate would be about $475. Avis: 888-777-AVIS, http://www.avis.com/ , request AWD #K169502. Budget: 800-BUDGET-7, http://www.budget.com/ , request BCD #U030191.

· Stay for four nights at the four-star Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole , Wyo., for $1,264 per couple , including daily breakfasts, a picnic lunch and a one-year Golden Eagle national park pass, which allows access to all national parks. Also, children ages 17 and under stay free. Taxes and fees are an extra 13 percent. The "Golden Eagle" deal is good May 26-Oct. 21. Usual daily rate for a family of four is $359, and meals and park pass are worth $238, for a total savings of $410. Info: 866-975-ROCK, http://www.rockresorts.com/ .

SEA

· Cruise West has savings of $250 per person on its seven-night "Whales & Wildlife" cruise in Baja Mexico's Sea of Cortez if you book by June 30. The Dec. 23 sailing starts at $2,449 per person double, and the Dec. 30 sailing begins at $2,249. Pay in full by June 30 and receive an extra $50 discount each. Info: 888-851-8133, http://www.cruisewest.com/ .

· Swan Hellenic has discounted by 40 percent its 14-night "Voyage Through the Arts" cruise , which travels from Italy to England . The cruise, which departs from Civitavecchia near Rome on June 17, is priced from $3,665 per person double for an outside cabin; brochure rate is $6,664. Rate includes air from London to Rome, shore excursions, gratuities and entrance fees. Info: 877-800-SWAN, http://www.swanhellenic.com/ .

AIR

· Cathay Pacific's "Deal of the Month" includes discounted fares from New York to Hong Kong, Bali, Bangkok, Jakarta and Singapore . For example, the round-trip fare to Denpasar, Bali, is $880, including taxes; fare on other airlines starts at $1,215. Depart Sept. 1-30; purchase by April 29 at http://www.cathay-usa.com/dotm .

· Aer Lingus has summer sale fares from New York or Boston to Dublin or Shannon for four people traveling together. For travel July 1-Aug. 31, the fare for four is $1,992 ($498 per person) round trip, plus taxes of about $72 per person. Availability is limited. Priced separately, round-trip fare is at least $100 more per person on other airlines. Info: http://www.flyaerlingus.com/ . Book at 800-IRISH-AIR.

· Icelandair has extended its purchase deadline to April 25 on its spring sale fares from BWI to Reykjavik . Fare for travel through May 31 is $458 round trip (plus $83 taxes). Fare goes to $836 after promotion expires. Info: 800-223-5500, http://www.icelandair.com/ .

PACKAGE

· Gate 1 Travel's "Affordable Turkey" escorted tour is $1,217 per person double , including round-trip air from Washington to Istanbul, 12 nights' accommodations at seven hotels, 18 meals, transport by motorcoach, sightseeing, guide, transfers and taxes. Deal is good for select departures in November, December, February and March. Book by May 31 at 800-682-3333, http://www.gate1travel.com/ . Priced separately, air and hotels alone would cost $1,367.

· Air Jamaica Vacations has a package deal to St. Lucia from New York that includes free companion air . The deal costs $975 per person double after the discount and includes round-trip air, six nights at the all-inclusive Coconut Bay Resort & Spa and transfers. Taxes are $21 extra. Available on most Monday and Thursday departures through Dec. 20. Priced separately, the package would cost $1,440. Info: http://www.airjamaicavacations.com/ . Book through a travel agent or call 800-622-3009.

-- Carol Sottili

Prices were verified and available on Thursday afternoon when the Travel section went to press. However, deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates and advance-purchase requirements sometimes apply.