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We priced out a last-minute itinerary for a January getaway to the Dominican Republic three days in advance. The package included round-trip airfare for two on American Airlines and a stay at the Meliá Santo Domingo (standard queen bedroom). Here’s how they stacked up, from most to least expensive (prices include taxes and fees):

Travelocity.com

Airfare on American Airlines from Washington Dulles to Santo Domingo, returning on Continental (overall travel time: 14 hrs., 35 min.); five nights at the Meliá Santo Domingo.

Total package price: $2,255.71, double.

11thHourVacations.com

Airfare on American Airlines from Washington Dulles to Santo Domingo (overall travel time: 20 hrs., 20 min.); six nights at the Meliá Santo Domingo.

Total package price: $1,915.89, double.

Expedia.com

Airfare on American Airlines from Washington Dulles to Santo Domingo, returning to Baltimore (overall travel time: 14 hrs., 30 min.); six nights at the Meliá Santo Domingo.

Total package price: $1,633.77, double.

Priced À La Carte

Airfare on American Airlines from Washington Dulles to Santo Domingo, priced at AA.com (overall travel time: 13 hrs., 50 min.): $929.20 Six nights at the Meliá Santo Domingo: $650.16.

Total package price: $1,579.36, double.

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