For $399 per person, escape to the golden beaches of Mazatlan on an all-inclusive, three-night vacation during peak season.

This deal, which even includes long weekend travel, shaves $270 off competing package pricing and includes:

• Nonstop roundtrip airfare to Mazatlan
• Three nights at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel
• All meals and drinks on site
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Resort coupon book with $600 in value
• Non-motorized sports like kayaking and boogie boarding
• Kids 12 and under stay and eat free (airfare extra)
• All taxes and fees

Depart from Los Angeles on Thursdays and Sundays from Jan. 10-31 for the $399 price. Depart from Houston, San Antonio (for six nights), Denver or Oakland starting at $100 more per person (dates vary). February-April travel as well as four- and seven-night packages are also discounted.

Located in the Golden Zone near restaurants, shopping, nightlife and the city's best swimming beaches, the well-reviewed El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel offers rooms with private balconies, three restaurants, two pools with a swim-up bar and a kids club. Guests also have access to the restaurants and facilities at the three neighboring El Cid resorts.