The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on a major carrier (into Sydney and out of Auckland), a regional flight between the two cities, three nights at the Ibis World Square in Sydney, three nights at the Mercure Auckland, breakfast daily, and fuel surcharges, from $999 per person—plus about $175 in taxes.
When: Aug. 7, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26-28, Sept. 13, 2009; add $100 for July 29, Aug. 2.
Gateways: Los Angeles.
The fine print: Does not include about $175 in taxes per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement from $333. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.
Book by: No deadline; based on availability.
Contact: Gate 1, 800/682-3333, gate1travel.com.
Why it's a deal: We priced out this multicity itinerary on Kayak for departures in early August and found an $843 fare (Qantas/LAN). For $331 more per person, this package provides multicity airfare as well as six nights' accommodations in one booking.
More: Add nights in Sydney from $60 per person; in Auckland, add nights from $68 per person.