Getting there: Nice airport provides access to easyCruiseOne in St.-Tropez, Nice and Cannes in France, and Monaco. From JFK, direct service is available on Delta, and connecting service (change of planes) is available on any number of other airlines. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $948. To Genoa, connecting service is offered on Alitalia, American, Delta and Air France. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $1,291.

Be sure to check low-cost European airlines as well if you're staying elsewhere. For a list, see www.johnnyjet.com/popup/europebudget airlines.html.

Itinerary: EasyCruiseOne visits St.-Tropez, France, on Sundays; Monaco on Mondays; Genoa, Italy, on Tuesdays; Portofino, Italy, on Wednesdays; Imperia, Italy, on Thursdays; Nice, France, on Fridays; and Cannes, France, on Saturdays.

Rates and booking: Prices fluctuate during the cruising season, based on demand, generally ranging from $50 (two-bed cabin) to about $280 (two-bed suite) per night, per cabin, including accommodations and transportation only.

Though some travel agents handle reservations for easyCruiseOne, passengers are encouraged to make reservations on the Internet, www.easycruise.com; for inquiries, 011-44-1895-651-191.

To learn more: French Government Tourist Office, 410-286-8310 (for brochures) or 310-271-6665, www.franceguide.com/us.

Italian Government Tourist Office, 310-820-1898, www.italiantourism.com.

- Susan Spano

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