Everyone is looking for the deal of the century. So how do you choose the one that s right for you?

Everyone is looking for the deal of the century. So how do you choose the one that s right for you? Check the Lido Deck each week to get the scoop on our favorite deals then grab the phone and pack your bags.
THE DEAL: American Discount Cruises Travel is offering a seven-night cruise aboard Island Princess , sailing from Vancouver to Whittier, on August 29, 2012. Rates start at $431 per person for an inside cabin.
WHAT WE LOVE: We ve seen some low prices for Alaska cruises this season and this one, from $62 per night, is in the game. Plus, you may score onboard credit, free wine or photo vouchers even upgrades.
WHAT GIVES US PAUSE: The biggest concern, as we ve heard from cruisers Janice David , Virginia Ray Maudsley , The Cruise Princess , Marlene Moise and Maggie Williams on Facebook , is the high cost of airfare. We priced out some sample airfares to get an idea of the added expense. Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles will cost you about $408. If you take Delta from Dallas, you ll spend about $645. American Airlines from Newark will run you about $931. Sorry, Maggie, but you ll pay the most from the U.K., about $1,106 china travel agency total for a roundtrip via Virgin Atlantic and a one-way flight on Alaska Airlines.
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