The value of this package, according to SmarterTravel.com Managing Editor Josh Roberts, lies in the experience itself. “Every year, millions of people come to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Surprisingly, the average visit only lasts about 15 minutes,” says Roberts. “Many visitors spend more time at the Grand Canyon IMAX movie playing just down the road than in the park itself! The canyon is best experienced up close, but since it can also be a dangerous place, your family will get great bang for your buck with the Grand Canyon Field Institute’s Lodging & Learning programs. By exploring the canyon hands-on with expert guides who’ll be looking out for your safety as well as your canyon education, you get an affordable, worry-free family adventure in the crown jewel of America’s national park system. And your kids will come away with a vacation they’ll never forget.”

This package is available at the $672 price through November 2, after which it drops slightly to reflect low season. For reservations, call 928-638-2525. Read more about the promotion on the Grand Canyon Lodges website.

If you’re traveling from out of town and need to book a flight, you can find the lowest prices for your route by comparing airfares from multiple travel providers with our price-comparison tool.

Sample prices are:

Expedia pricing starts at $1,264 from Chicago, $1,485 from Los Angeles, and $1,196 from New York.Travelocity prices start at $1,331 from Chicago, $1,434 from Los Angeles, and $1,251 from New York.Orbitz offers pricing starting at $1,831 from Chicago, $1,728 from Los Angeles, and $1,751 from New York.Air France Holidays vacations start at $1,899 from Chicago, $2,089 from Los Angeles, and $1,889 from New York. Travel at these prices is valid from May 16 through June 22. You must book at least 30 days in advance. Airline fuel surcharges and daily breakfast are included.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

Which deal offers the best value?

For the best value, I found that Expedia had the best rates from Chicago and New York, and Travelocity had the most competitive prices from Los Angeles. Both providers have the added value of taxes factored in. However, it’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our tool to compare vacation prices from multiple travel providers.

Another important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the dates you wish to visit. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your Rome vacation.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

I’ve tracked down several properties that offer a good value for your weekend getaway, each with reasonable prices and/or a little something extra to make your stay memorable.

One of Disney World’s value resorts, Pop Century is located in the park’s Wild World of Sports complex, near Animal Kingdom. Rooms start at $99 per night for most of May. Services include in-room pizza delivery and babysitting; the resort also has several pools, an arcade, and a playground. The SpringHill Suites Orlando Convention Center has more than 165 guest suites, each with a sofa bed, kitchenette facilities (microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker), and high-speed Internet access. Complimentary breakfast is served daily; the hotel also has a fitness center and a pool. Additionally, the staff operates a free shuttle to Walt Disney World throughout the day. Prices start at $124 per night.The Homewood Suites also offers suite accommodations, each with separate living and sleeping areas, full kitchens, two or three televisions, and dual-line telephones. The hotel offers complimentary shuttles to Disney, Universal Studios, Wet ‘n Wild water park, SeaWorld, and Aquatica park. Guests also get free daily breakfast. Rates start at $125 per night.

If you’re traveling from out of town and need to book a flight, you can find the lowest prices for your route by comparing airfares from multiple travel providers with our price-comparison tool.

© James Gordon

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Sample prices are:

Expedia has vacations starting at $967 from Chicago, $841 from Los Angeles, or $970 from New York.Orbitz’ packages start at $977 from Chicago, $866 from Los Angeles, or $981 from New York.Travelocity offers vacations with pricing starting at $1,030 from Chicago, $880 from Los Angeles, or $1,010 from New York.Pleasant Holidays’ prices for Honolulu vacations start at $1,050 from Chicago, $982 from Los Angeles, or $1,054 from New York.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

Which deal offers the best value?

Expedia has the best rates for all departure cities.

Another important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the dates you wish to visit. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your Honolulu vacation. It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

I compared several providers’ offerings for Orlando vacations, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Packages include airfare, four nights’ accommodations, and hotel taxes. All packages include additional taxes and fees for airfare.

Sample prices are:

Expedia has vacations starting at $299 from Chicago, $380 from Los Angeles, or $240 from New York.Travelocity’s packages start at $300 from Chicago, $367 from Los Angeles, or $278 from New York. United Vacations offers pricing starting at $361 from Chicago, $537 from Los Angeles, or $282 from New York.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability can be limited.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

Which deal offers the best value?

I found that Expedia offered the cheapest rates from Chicago and New York, while Travelocity had the best prices from Los Angeles.

Another important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that most providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the dates you wish to visit. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your Orlando vacation.

It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

Sample prices are:

Travelocity’s packages start at $300 from Chicago, $427 from Los Angeles, and $297 from New York. Expedia’s trips are priced at $316 from Chicago, $424 from Los Angeles, and $299 from New York. JetBlue’s “Miami Getaway” promotion starts at $455 from Chicago, $503 from Los Angeles (Long Beach), and $399 from New York.Southwest Vacations’ offers start at $439 from Chicago, $637 from Los Angeles, and $402 from New York (Islip).

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

Which deal offers the best value?

If you’re going by price alone, I found that Expedia and Travelocity had nearly equivalent pricing from all departure cities. It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

Another important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the travel dates you want. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your vacation.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

Sample prices for May are:

Expedia’s prices start at $210 from Boston, $270 from Chicago, and $377 from Los Angeles.JetBlue’s rates start at $446 from Boston, $536 from Chicago, and $744 from Los Angeles (Long Beach).Delta Vacations has packages starting at $776 from Boston, $739 from Chicago, and $881 from Los Angeles.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

Which deal offers the best value?

If the lowest price determines which package you’ll book, I found that Expedia had the cheapest rates from all departure cities, in each case for a minimum of $200. Another important factor to consider is the type and location of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

Please note that most providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the dates you wish to visit. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best prices.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

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

Expedia’s prices start at $345 from Chicago, $165 from Los Angeles, and $365 from New York. Travelocity offers pricing starting at $364 from Chicago, $184 from Los Angeles, and $395 from New York.United Vacations’ packages start at $398 from Chicago, $206 from Los Angeles, and $427 from New York. Delta Vacations’ offers start at $438 from Chicago, $237 from Los Angeles, and $498 from New York.

Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

Which deal offers the best value?

If you’re going by price alone, I found that Expedia had the cheapest rates from all departure cities.

Another important factor to consider, however, is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the travel dates you want. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your vacation.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

Sample prices for May are:

Travelocity’s packages start at $248 from Dallas, $280 from Los Angeles, and $237 from New York. Expedia’s trips are priced at $277 from Dallas, $275 from Los Angeles, and $281 from New York. United Vacations’ prices start at $289 from Dallas, $287 from Los Angeles, and $363 from New York. Orbitz’ offers start at $336 from Dallas, $356 from Los Angeles, and $325 from New York.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

Which deal offers the best value?

Travelocity’s packages are the most competitive from Dallas and New York City, and Expedia has the best rates from Los Angeles. It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

Another important factor to consider is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the travel dates you want. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your vacation.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)