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Oahu, air/6 nights, from $549

This getaway is packed with freebies, such as a room upgrade and complimentary accommodations for kids.
/ Source: ARTHUR FROMMER'S BUDGET TRAVEL

The Real Deal: Round-trip airfare on Delta to Honolulu; six nights at the Maile Sky Court hotel; a complimentary upgrade from a city-view to an ocean-view room; free accommodations for kids ages 17 and under; round-trip airport-hotel transfers; a lei greeting; a Fun 'n Sun gift box; fuel surcharges; and hotel taxes; from $549 per person — plus estimated airport taxes and fees of $40.

When: Depart Aug. 17-19; 24-26, 31, Sept. 1, 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30, Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 25-28, Nov. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 2010.

Gateways: L.A.; add $85 for Denver; $175 for New York City, Sacramento; $200 for Dallas; $225 for Atlanta, Chicago; additional gateways available.

The fine print: Does not include airport taxes and fees of about $40 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $200. Based on Tuesday through Thursday departures. Kids under 17 stay free. Breakfast is not included. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book by: July 31, 2010.

Contact: Apple Vacations, 800/517-2000, applevacations.com.

Why it's a deal: According to a recent search on Kayak, the lowest round-trip fares between L.A. and Honolulu start from $396 with taxes for travel in late August (United). Add to that about $202 per person for six nights in a city-view room at the Maile Sky Court, including taxes, and your total for accommodations and airfare is $598 when booked independently. For $9 less, this Apple Vacations package includes the round-trip flight, six nights' accommodations with a free upgrade to an ocean-view room, round-trip airport-hotel transfers, and all taxes and fees.

More: Optional activities include a tour of the island ($57 per person) and surfing lessons ($75 per person). Additional nights at the Maile Sky Court start from $35 per person per night.