WHAT'S THE DEAL?
What's the Deal?
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air.
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LAND
* The Bermuda resort 9 Beaches, which features soft-sided cabanas on stilts, is offering a $200 credit at checkout for guests who stay at least four nights April 4-30. Price for four nights, including taxes, starts at $754 per couple after credit. Book by Feb. 29. Info: 866-841-9009, http:/
* Twelve hotels and inns on Florida's Amelia Island are offering a third night free through February. Some dates are sold out; prices vary. At the Amelia Island Plantation, a three-night stay is $378 (plus 9 percent taxes), a savings of $189. List of participating properties: 800-226-3542, http:/
SEA
* Take a last-minute cruise from Hawaii to Los Angeles, starting at $309 per person double for an inside cabin, including $60 taxes and fuel surcharge. Norwegian is offering the deal on the Feb. 4 five-day cruise on the Pride of Hawaii. Brochure rate was $439. Book through a travel agent or by calling 866-234-0292. Info: http:/
* Get an iPod Shuffle or Nano by booking a cruise of at least seven nights during Orbitz's Catch the Wave Cruise Event. Book an ocean-view or balcony cabin to receive the Shuffle (valued at about $79) or a suite stateroom for the Nano (about $149). One iPod per cabin. Cruises on all major lines except Princess qualify. Book by Jan. 28; travel Feb. 10-Dec. 31. Info: 888-656-8184, http:/
AIR
* Southwest is offering a systemwide sale, with fares ranging from $49 to $99 each way (plus taxes). For example, fly nonstop from BWI to Phoenix for $219 round trip (including taxes), or take a connecting flight from Dulles for $240. (Other airlines are matching, but nonstop fare is typically more than $400.) Travel Tuesdays and Wednesdays only through May 8. Blackout dates apply. Advance purchase required. Book by Jan. 21 at http:/
PACKAGE
* Spend four nights in Paris for $945 per person double (including taxes and fuel surcharge). Tourcrafters' package includes round-trip air from D.C. and lodging at the Mouffetard Comfort Inn. Travel through February; fly Monday-Thursday. Priced separately, the deal would cost about $1,092. Info: 800-482-5995, http:/
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.




