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Hawaii air/cruise, 7 nights, from $1,099

Need a break from the cold? A package offering round-trip airfare to Honolulu, seven nights' cruise ship accommodations and all meals is going for $1,099 per person — plus taxes of $63.
/ Source: ARTHUR FROMMER'S BUDGET TRAVEL

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on a major carrier to Honolulu, seven nights' cruise ship accommodations, and all meals and nonalcoholic beverages, from $1,099 per person — plus taxes of $63.

When: Embark on Jan. 17, 31, Feb. 7, 2009.

Gateways: L.A., San Francisco; add $100 for Phoenix, Seattle; additional gateways are available.

The fine print: While there is no fuel surcharge, taxes are an additional $63 per person. Transportation between the airport and the seaport is not included, but round-trip transfers can be purchased for an additional $50 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $699. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book by: No deadline; based on availability.

Contact: Online Vacation Center, 800/780-9002, onlinevacationcenter.com.

Why it's a deal: According to a recent search on Kayak, round-trip airfare between L.A. and Honolulu starts at $360, including taxes, for departures in mid-January (American). For an additional $802, the Online Vacation Center package covers round-trip flights as well as seven nights' accommodation aboard a cruise ship, all meals, nonalcoholic beverages, and airport taxes and fees.

Itinerary: Honolulu-Hilo-Kahului-Kona-Kauai-Honolulu.

Lodging: Seven nights in an inside stateroom aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's 2,146-passenger Pride of America; add $100 per person to upgrade to an ocean-view cabin and $300 per person for a room with a balcony.

Before you go: For more tips on what to do in the area, visit Hawaii's official tourism Web site. January and February are in Hawaii's winter, so be prepared for occasional showers. Daytime temperatures are in the mid-70s to low 80s. Nights are slightly cooler (mid-60s to low 70s), so bring a light sweater or jacket.