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Get away to the Cayman Islands, known for idyllic beaches and world-class diving, and stay at a 4-star resort for $151 per night. This deal at the Westin Casuarina Grand Cayman Resort & Spa saves 20% on current hotel rates, and also includes $100 in hotel credit and $100 in vouchers for water sports excursions.

Travel now through December 21. Take in ocean and beach views from your guest room’s private patio; rooms also include LCD TVs, WiFi, plush bathrobes, and separate tubs and showers.

The Westin Cuasarina is ideally located on the famous Seven Mile Beach in the heart of Grand Cayman, and offers easy beach access as well as an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, whirlpools, a diving center, water sports, and a kids’ club. The resort also features eight restaurants and lounges, including the AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Casa Havana. Use your water sports vouchers towards activities through Red Sail Sports like sunset catamaran rides, wave runner excursions, and Scuba diving.

Book online at the Westin Casuarina website and choose the “5th Night Free – Sunsational Savings” package. Or, call 866-716-8108 and mention the rate plan ZS5. A five-night minimum stay is required.

See our Cayman Islands destination guide for more trip-planning information, then use our TravelSearch price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights.

Escape to the Hamptons and experience the Mecca of beach lovers and jet setters without the crowds. Stay at the iconic Montauk Yacht Club Resort And Marina for just $149 per night, including some weekends. This early season offer is valid for travel between March 1 and May 15 and saves over 60% on rates later in the season.

The Montauk Yacht Club Resort And Marina is a beachfront property located on the on the South Fork of Long Island. The resort offers three pools, an award-winning marina, and plenty of activities. From surfing, kayaking, yoga and tennis, to bonfires on the beach, movie nights, and prime nightlife just around the corner, this is a great choice for guests of any age.

THE VALUE: You’ll save more than 60% on rates later in the season.

THE CATCH: This offer is mainly available on weekdays in March and April — but weekends and dates later in the season are available from $20 more per night.

THE DETAILS: Visit the Montauk Yacht Club Resort And Marina Website and click “Book Now.”

Six of Bermuda’s top properties are participating in the newly launched “50% Off Bermuda Pink Sale,” featuring discounted rates from just $98/night. Set off to indulge in the isle’s pink-sand beaches, seven championship golf courses, cultural and historic sites, and world-renowned spas, and save a bundle on lodging, when traveling through April 30. Participating properties include the Coco Reef Resort, Coral Beach Club, Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Fairmont Southampton Hotel, Grotto Bay Beach Hotel, and Newstead Belmont Hills.

THE VALUE: This limited-time promotion – which expires as soon as February 3 – represents a 50 percent discount at participating hotels. Discounted rates range from $98/night at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Tennis club, and go up to $234/night at the Newstead Belmont Hills.

THE CATCH: This deal requires a minimum-stay requirement of four nights. Also note that the weather is a bit cool for swimming, with average temps in the mid-60s through April.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.gotobermuda.com to book your stay.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out our Bermuda guide for more trip planning information. Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find low rates on flights to Bermuda.

Nothing staves off those post-holiday, cold-weather blahs quite like planning a beach vacation. Breezes Resorts and Spas is offering savings of up to 55 percent off at six of its properties in the Bahamas (Breezes Bahamas), Jamaica (Breezes Runaway Bay,  Breezes Grand Negril, or Breezes Trelawny), Curaçao (Breezes Curaçao), and Brazil (Breezes Búzios) for travelers who book by February 15 for travel between May 1 and October 31. The chain’s all-inclusive rates include accommodations, all meals at multiple dining venues, unlimited premium-brand drinks, numerous land and water sports offerings, entertainment, and more.

THE VALUE: Savings range from 25 to 55 percent off of rack rates, working out to as low as $68 per person, per night. You’ll secure the most highly discounted rates by booking ahead for travel in August or September.

THE CATCH: A minimum 3-night stay is required.

THE DETAILS: To book, visit www.breezes.com or call 877-273-3937.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on hotels, flights, vacation packages, and more travel deals.

Sail away on a 6-night getaway to top destinations in Southern Florida and the Western Caribbean, including quirky Key West, gorgeous Grand Cayman, and fun-in-the-sun Jamaica. The spacious, 2,974-passenger Carnival Freedom embarks on February 19 from Fort Lauderdale, with discounted rates – reflecting savings of up to 73 percent – starting at just $409 for inside cabins, and $519 for ocean-view upgrades, when booking through CruisesOnly.com. Expect onboard diversions like a kids’ club, spa, fitness center, casino, mini-golf, and much more to easily fill up the two days spent at sea.

THE VALUE: This high-season sailing during a peak holiday break represents a rare 73 percent  savings off of the brochure rates of $1,519/person, working out to as little as $409 per passenger, or $68/night. What’s more, book through CruisesOnly.com and get a complimentary upgrade, too.

THE CATCH: We’ve seen airfare to Florida during this peak holiday break spike considerably, so be sure to factor in the cost of your flight before booking the sailing to ensure overall value.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.cruisesonly.com.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights, hotels, vacation packages, and more travel deals. For general trip-planning information, see our Caribbean Cruises 101.

Stay at an upscale hotel on the shores of one of San Diego’s biggest attractions, Mission Bay. Book three nights or more at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina and pay only $104 per night – a savings of 30% on current rates.

The Regency Mission Bay boasts its own full-service marina with jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, sport fishing, and whale excursions. It’s also only a quarter-mile from two of San Diego’s most popular spots, SeaWorld and Mission Beach, and three miles from the charming Old Town San Diego. The hotel features three pools and a poolside bar, a fine-dining restaurant, an eco-friendly spa, and a waterfront fitness center. Rooms include patios or balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, LCD TVs, and iPod docks.

THE VALUE: Save 30% on current pricing at this upscale San Diego hotel on Mission Bay.

THE CATCH: Temperatures are a bit too cool for swimming this time of year. Luckily, these rates are valid through the end of 2012, so you can take advantage in the warmer spring and summer months, too.

THE DETAILS: Visit the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina and enter the Corporate/Group Number 89936.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights to San Diego. Then plan your trip using our San Diego Travel Guide.

If you’re looking for a post-holiday pick-me-up and a quick fix of sunshine to carry you through winter, look no further than Carnival’s 4-night Bahamas cruises in January – we’ve found some terrific low rates from just $169 on inside cabins, or from just $229 in oceanview. This round-trip journey from Port Canaveral, Florida, promises plenty of sunshine, visits to breathtaking islands, and many fun-filled activities aboard the casual, family-friendly Carnival Sensation. Ports of call include two days in Nassau, an island paradise where you can do some shopping at the town’s markets or sneak a peek at the gorgeous Atlantis Resort, as well as a stop in Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island, known for its beaches and water sports.

THE VALUE: Book through CruisesOnly for some superb savings. The lowest rates of $169 for the January 15 sailing (perfectly poised for a Martin Luther King Day weekend escape) are slashed as much as 80 percent off brochure rates, and work out to under $43/night per person. Plus, get a free stateroom upgrade, to boot.

THE CATCH: Upgrading to a balcony cabin will hike rates to $369. Plus, rates for the same exact sailing for other departures in January spike to as high as $279.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.cruisesonly.com to book.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Need to get to Port Canaveral via Orlando? Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find low rates on flights.

The visit our Bahamas Travel Guide to help plan your trip.

This holiday season, escape to the warm weather and friendly atmosphere of Sandestin, Florida, located on the Gulf of Mexico’s beautiful and eclectic South Walton Coast. Take advantage of special holiday rates at the 4-star Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, where you can book two nights and receive the third free.  With lead rates from $149 per night, you’ll pay only $99 per night for three nights — a savings of 33% on current hotel rates.

Set along the coast of the aquamarine gulf, the Hilton Sandestin serves as an ideal family getaway. Guests have access to four championship golf courses, 15 tennis courts, a fitness center, and a full-service health spa. Make a splash in one of the three pools and two whirlpools, or wade in the warm Gulf waters. All spacious rooms offer a wet bar, kitchenette, sitting area, private balcony, and in-room entertainment. The resort also boasts six diverse dining options and two bars.

For more information on the beaches in South Walton, go to www.visitsouthwalton.com.

THE VALUE: Save 33% on current rates at this upscale family resort.

THE CATCH: This deal is only available until December 30, and rates are slightly higher on weekends.

THE DETAILS: Visit the Hilton Sandestin to learn more, then call 800-559-1805 and mention the code BT.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates and travel deals on flights to Destin.

For general trip-planning information, see our Florida Travel Guide.

Bring the whole family to an all-inclusive beach resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this holiday season. The Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Montego Bay is offering stays from $72 per person, per night – a savings of 65% on current rates.

Stay now through December 24. These rates include all meals and snacks, resort activities and entertainment, non-motorized water sports, and free in-room WiFi. Plus, two children per booking stay for free.

Located directly on the beach, the expansive SunSpree also offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service spa, and plenty of sports, swimming and activity options for the whole family, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, and lounges.

THE VALUE: Save 65% and receive all-inclusive amenities at this family-friendly Montego Bay resort.

THE CATCH: These rates are only available through December 24.

THE DETAILS: Visit the SunSpree Montego Bay or call 888-288-6006 to book.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our Jamaica Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights to Montego Bay.

Stay at a family-friendly oceanfront resort in Sarasota, Florida, this December, when book a room for four nights at the Lido Beach Resort. With this deal, you’ll save 25% on current resort rates! Plus, kids under 12 eat for free.

Located on a private beach along the Gulf of Mexico, this Lido Key island resort boasts two outdoor pools and a poolside tiki bar, and is only half a mile from dining outlets affiliated with the hotel. All rooms and suites offer kitchens or kitchenettes to help you save even more on the price of meals.

The Lido Beach Resort is also just three miles from downtown Sarasota, a culturally vibrant city on the Gulf Coast. It offers boutique shopping, fine dining, and an omnipresent arts scene.

This deal is valid now through December 23.

THE VALUE: Save 25% on current rates, plus kids eat for free.

THE CATCH: You must stay for at least four nights to receive these savings.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.lidobeachresort.com to book this deal.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find now rates of flights to Sarasota.

For trip-planning tips and information, see our Sarasota Travel Guide.