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$1,999 COSTA RICA FOR FOUR
The buy Lost Iguana Resort & Spa is offering a six-night vacation for a family of four for $2,160 including two adjoining rooms, a choice of three rain forest activities and $500 worth of spa treatments, plus complimentary meals and baby sitting services for the children.

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The savings Almost 50 per cent for a family of four.
The catch The package, which does not include airfare, is good for travel through Nov. 15.
Why it's worth it Set in 48 hectares of rain forest, the small hotel faces the lava-flowing side of the active Arenal Volcano. From their private balcony, parents and kids can watch hummingbirds during the day and the volcano erupt at night. Excursions include a zipline canopy tour, private hiking and biking tours, and kayak or power-boat activities on Lake Arenal. The package includes 10 hours of babysitting for two children.
Book it Visit www.lostiguanaresort.com.

$3,865 NEW ZEALAND
The buy Goway Travel is offering low-season rates on all guaranteed escorted tour departures to New Zealand during the peak months of October and November.
The savings Up to $1,070 per couple on the 15-day New Zealand Explorer, which now sells for $4,800 per person.
The catch Bookings must be made by June 30.
Why it's worth it Both tours explore the North and South Islands. The New Zealand Explorer features first class hotels, à la carte cuisine, theme dinners, top-of-the-line coaches and visits to major attractions.
Book it Visit www.goway.com.

$499 MEXICO
The buy Nolitours is offering all-inclusive packages to Mexico from $499 per person to promote the relaunch of its Mexico program from Toronto.
The savings At the Oasis Cancun, you pay $499 and save $1,000 per person; at Oasis Palm Beach in Cancun, pay $499 and save $930. On the Riviera Maya, pay $599 and save $790 at Allegro Playacar Cameleon Select. And at the Royal Decameron Complex in Puerto Vallarta, pay $699 and save $650 per person.
The catch These prices are available for travel Saturdays and Sundays from June 28 to Aug. 29 departing from Toronto. Taxes and fees are an additional $267.
Why it's worth it Mexico's tourism industry was hit hard by the H1N1 flu scare and you can be sure of a warm welcome and less-crowded attractions as visitors gradually return.
Book it Through a travel agent. For more information, visit www.nolitours.com .

$135 ROOMS IN NEW YORK CITY
The buy Canadians have been flocking to New York City in record numbers, and GEM hotels there are offering discounts on off-season summer rates.
The savings 15 per cent: Nightly rates start at $145.
The catch Rates are valid through Sept. 7.
Why it's worth it GEM's hotels include locations in Chelsea and SoHo, and the special rates are available during popular holiday weekends, such as the Fourth of July – the time to see fireworks displays over the East River. You can also check out the new car-free stretches of Broadway in Times Square and Herald Square.
Book it Visit www.thegemhotel.com/summer.

Special to The Globe and Mail

Editor's note: The original version of this article contained incorrect information. This version has been corrected.