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I compared several providers’ offerings for vacations in early summer to San Diego. Packages include airfare, four nights’ accommodations and hotel taxes. With the exception of the Southwest deals, sample vacations include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

Sample prices for late June are:

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I compared several providers’ offerings for vacations in July to San Francisco, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Packages include airfare, three nights’ accommodations, and all additional taxes and fees, with prices starting at $221.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Sample per-person prices are:

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I compared several providers’ offerings, testing departures from Dallas, Los Angeles, and New York. All vacations include round-trip airfare and two nights’ accommodations. Additionally, all sample vacations include additional taxes and fees.

Sample prices for June are:

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For many, Australia is the destination of a lifetime. To make it more affordable, I compared offerings for seven-night vacations to Sydney this summer, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. All packages include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

Sample prices in July are:

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Known as an expensive destination, London vacations typically cost the most during summer. By comparing several providers’ offerings for six-night vacations, you may be able to save. I found rates starting at $1,060 from the East Coast.

Sample prices are:

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For many, Australia is the destination of a lifetime. To make it more affordable, I compared offerings for seven-night vacations to Sydney this summer, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. All packages include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

Sample prices in July are:

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Hyatt offers an extra night when you stay at one of its participating resorts this summer. Destinations include the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, and California.

The deal

Book your summer vacation now and get a free night at 19 participating resorts. Minimum night requirements and restrictions vary by property and availability. Request the “Sunshine on Sale” promotion when booking your stay.

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If you’re curious to see the real Grand Canyon, consider booking a two-day Grand Canyon Field Institute Learning & Lodging Program through Grand Canyon Lodges, part of Xanterra Parks & Resorts. The package includes two nights’ lodging, two days of guided hiking and tours, reading materials, breakfast, box lunches, dinner one evening, and gift shop coupons. Rates during high season are $672 (or $336 per person). If you’re bringing the kids along, per-child rates come in at $205.

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Costa Rica is a destination for nature lovers, sun worshippers, and those who appreciate Latin American culture. Seven-night airfare-and-hotel vacation packages start at $523 with departures from New York.

I compared several providers’ offerings for this spring, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. All vacations include round-trip airfare and seven nights’ accommodations. Sample vacations include all additional taxes and fees for both airfare and hotel.

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I compared several providers’ offerings for vacations to Paris in spring, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Packages include airfare, six nights’ accommodations, and hotel taxes. Additionally, Air France Holidays and Gate 1 Travel packages offer daily breakfast. Except for Air France’s offers, packages include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

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