Top five bargain destinations for spring 2009

New air service, great deals on packages, and a favorable exchange rate makes Mexico a bargain hunters' dream this spring.

New and upcoming service puts Mexico within easy reach from more departure points around the U.S. and helps travelers maximize their vacation time. Aeromexico just started new Mexico City nonstop service from San Francisco and will begin service from Denver in early March. JetBlue started daily service between Tampa and Cancun and Saturday flights between Cancun and Washington Dulles in December, and plans to launch daily nonstop service between Ft Lauderdale and Cancun starting in June, with airfare from $71 each way.