The silky beaches and scenic archaeological sites of Riviera Maya await during an all-inclusive 4-star escape priced at $549 per person, including taxes. Kids pricing is available.

Offering a savings of $350 per person on competing packages, this deal from Vacation Express features:

• Roundtrip airfare to Riviera Maya
• Four nights at an all-suite resort
• All meals and drinks, including alcohol
• Free on-site shuttle service to nearby Playa del Carmen

The all-inclusive Grand Riviera Princess has seven restaurants, 10 bars and 12 swimming pools, along with an array of activities, entertainment and non-motorized water sports, all in a beachfront setting.

Depart: April 22, 25, 27-30; May 1, 5-6, 12-13, 19, 26-27; June 2-3, 9, 16-17, 23-24 (+$108 for last-minute winter travel Jan. 14, 21, 27-28)

Airfare is included from Fort Lauderdale (+$150 Boston and Baltimore; +$219 Detroit; +$226 Buffalo, Pittsburgh; +$230 Chicago; +$239 NYC; +$250 Minneapolis, Denver; +$276 Milwaukee, Los Angeles).

Longer stays and numerous additional departure cities are available. February-March dates are also discounted.