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Albuquerque, N.M., from $215
One night at the Sheraton, breakfast, and a one-hour Rainbow Ryders hot-air balloon ride. Mention LOCPKG1. Why it's a deal: Booking each component separately costs at least $60 more. When: Until Sept. 30; Oct. 16–Dec. 31 (from $215 per person, double). Contact: Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel, 505/881-0000, sheratonuptown.com.
Bucklin, Kans., from $145
One night in a cabin at Moore Ranch with horseback riding and a lesson on how to rope Texas longhorn cattle or drive a team of horses and a wagon. The price includes all meals, equipment, and instruction. When: Apr. 1–Oct. 31 ($145 per person, triple). Contact: Moore Ranch, 620/826-3649, longhorn-cattle.com.
Dark Island, N.Y., from $161
One night in the Royal Suite at Singer Castle on Dark Island, in the St. Lawrence River. The price includes dinner and breakfast and a tour of the castle's secret passageways and boathouses; you'll have the castle and seven-acre island all to yourselves (under the guidance of a caretaker). When: Until Nov. 1 (from $161 per person, six people). Contact: Singer Castle, 877/327-5475, singercastle.com.
Hilton Head Island, S.C., from $300
Three nights in a two-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort; one massage, facial, or body scrub at Spa Soleil per person; a round of golf; two hours of tennis; kayak and bike rentals; and a $50 dining credit per room. Mention GIRLS GETAWAY. Why it's a deal: Booking each component separately costs $150 more, and the dining credit is free. When: Sept. 1–Nov. 1 (from $300 per person, quad). Contact: Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, 800/827-3006, palmettodunes.com.
Napa Valley, Calif., from $982
Three nights at the Napa River Inn, Embassy Suites, or the Bordeaux House; all meals; daily guided cycling (visiting at least three wineries a day); and all gear. Mention GG for 50 percent off tasting fees. When: Apr. 1–Nov. 15 ($982 per person, double). Contact: Napa Valley Bike Tours, 800/707-2453, napavalleybiketours.com.
Rockland, Maine, from $1,015
A four-night Windjammer Cruise round trip from Camden or Rockland with all meals (including a lobster bake), transfers, and three nights before or after the cruise at the Captain Lindsey House, Berry Manor Inn, LimeRock Inn, or Granite Inn, with breakfast daily. The price also includes a $75 voucher at Rheal Day Spa, a $50 credit for a lobster dinner or wine tasting at your choice of 20 restaurants, and a one-hour guided trolley tour of Rockland. Mention GG. Why it's a deal: You'd pay at least $70 more if you booked the components separately. When: Until Oct. 12 (from $1,015 per person, double). Contact: Maine Windjammer Association, 877/762-4667, sailmainecoast.com.
Stratton, Vt., from $198
Two nights at the Inn at Stratton Mountain, entry to the Southern Vermont Arts Center, a gondola ride for viewing fall foliage (from Sept. 26 to Oct. 12), and the choice of a 25-minute massage, a kayak tour, a tennis lesson, or a golf clinic (or a ski lesson from Nov. 25 to Dec. 18). Mention GETAWAYS. Why it's a deal: You'd pay up to $111 more if you booked the components separately. When: Sept. 1–Dec. 18 (from $198 per person, double). Contact: Inn at Stratton Mountain, 800/787-2886, stratton.com.
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