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Featured Pick: Memorable Hikes from Patagonia to Nepal
For outdoorsy types and adventurers out there, we've scoured the world for the top hiking destinations that are bound to get your adrenaline going. What we found is a trio of excellent packages to get you to legendary trekking spots – the Inca Trail in Peru; Patagonia at the southern tip of South America; and Nepal's section of the Himalayas. Mountain Travel Sobek offers these land-only trips that now start from just $2545, with lodgings, meals, guided tours, and more. Full Deal Review

Premium Deals
Over 1/2 Off: Sale flights to US cities, St. Thomas & Puerto Rico. Pay only $91+ (round-trip) for popular fares from dozens of major cities. Source: Major Providers

Under $300+: Cruises to Europe, Alaska & more w/up to $100 credit. Snag low rates on 5-nt Mediterranean cruises this June from $299. Source: Royal Caribbean

$197 & up: Bargain fares to the Caribbean (round-trip) from New York, Boston, DC, and more. Source: Major Airlines

$384+: 4-star Vegas vacation at Strip resort w/flight. Covers 3 nights at hip Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

$13.95+: Daily car rental rates in San Francisco, Chicago & Los Angeles Source: Hotwire

$37* & up: End of spring US fare sale (one-way) to LA, Chicago, Vegas & more through June 18. Ends Friday.

$699+: Bermuda 3-nt trip at Grotto Bay Resort w/flight, free night – 35% off Source: Discount Vacations

$140/nt+: Deluxe Bahamas resort getaways with golf, gourmet dining, Vegas-style casino, and more.

$177 & up: Last-minute weekend flights with taxes included (round-trip) Source: Major Airlines

2 Days Left: Royal Caribbean cruises from $229 to Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe & more – ends May 8.

Up to 40% off: Summer beach resort sale to Punta Cana, Cozumel & more Source: Travelocity

$1015+: Prague, Vienna & Budapest 6-nt vacation with flight, 2-night hotel stay per city & train transfers.

Under $300+: Luxe Celebrity sailings to Cozumel, St. Lucia, and more Source: Celebrity

$79/nt+: Luxe all-inclusive Mexico resorts in Los Cabos & Puerto Vallarta. Rate includes transfers & kids stay free.

$426+: Yosemite Park 4-night vacation with flight and hotel through June Source: Expedia

35% off: All-inclusive Puerto Vallarta spa resort from $79 (reg. $120/nt) w/unlimited golf & free stay for up to 3 kids.

Ends Today: Europe fares to Lisbon, Rome & more from $436 (round-trip) Source: Lufthansa

Free Night: Memorial Day weekend hotels from $45/nt! Book rooms in Vegas, NY, Orlando & more (May 22–27).

$145 & up: Low May weekend fares to popular US destinations (round-trip) Source: Orbitz

$255/nt+: Paris or Rome 4-nt vacations – up to 20% off including airfare and hotel in peak summer season.

Under $500+: Last-minute Hilton Head golf & beach weekend with flight Source: Major Providers

$279+: Weekend getaways in Napa & Sonoma with flight and hotel Source: Travelocity

Up to 30% off: Europe cruises from $349 with free upgrades & more Source: Major Cruise Lines

$75 & up: Sale fares to Florida, California & more (round-trip); taxes in! Source: Orbitz

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