Cheap Caribbean (tel. 800/915-2322; www.cheapcaribbean.com) has bundled airfare and four nights at the all-inclusive Paradise Island Harbour Resort — all from $449 per person.
The all-inclusive Paradise Island Harbour Resort is on a man-made beach on the harbor side, not the ocean. This location, however, has its advantages: You’re within a short walk to the public Paradise Beach and to downtown Nassau. You can also snorkel in the resort’s man-made lagoon, or borrow some mountain bikes to explore the island — all of this equipment is available at no extra cost.
Why is this a deal? Airfare from Miami to Nassau for a Monday departure in mid-April cost $220 per person. Four nights at the Paradise Island Harbour Resort in a standard island-view room costs $964, with taxes (or $482 per person). If you book the airfare and hotel on your own, expect to pay at least $702 per person. Book this Cheap Caribbean package saves you $253 per person.
During the booking process, Cheap Caribbean will show you the price for departures surrounding the date you have chosen. For example, departures in mid-April were showing a $500 price tag. If you’re flexible on your travel dates, it’s worth adjusting the dates to see if you can uncover something even lower.
Trip Type: Air-inclusive; independent
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Round-trip airfare from Miami to Nassau; four nights at Paradise Island Harbour Resort in a standard island-view room; all meals, including alcoholic beverages; use of non-motorized sports equipment; airline fuel surcharges; hotel taxes, fees and gratuities; government air taxes and fees
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Transfers; an $8 per person per night energy surcharge
Book By: Feb. 27, 2012
When: Daily departures April 15-June 10
Other Gateways: New York-JFK (from $569); Chicago (from $659); Dallas/Ft.Worth (from $719); Los Angeles (from $809)
Single Supplement: $490
Other Details:
All prices are per person and, if lodging is a component of the package, based upon two people traveling together (unless otherwise noted). The prices listed are general starting rates; see “What Else You’ll Have to Pay” for details about associated taxes and fees. Base-prices, taxes, and fees can vary based on point of departure and time of travel. Blackout dates may apply. Trip add-ons like sightseeing tours and meal plans may also increase the price. Check with the tour operator for additional gateways. The single supplement is the extra cost that a solo traveler would pay to book the deal.