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Escape to the sun-kissed Cayman Islands this season, with one-way, non-stop flights starting from only $134 – taxes included.

Fly from Chicago or Washington, D.C. on Cayman Airways at this rate, and arrive on gorgeous Grand Cayman. Lay out on Seven Mile Beach, considered one of the finest beaches in the world. Then partake in the area’s incredible Scuba diving, due to its clear waters and one-of-a-kind coral reefs.

To book these flights, visit CaymanAirways.com and enter your cities and dates using the booking engine on the left. This sale ends at midnight on Saturday and is valid for travel through September 2.

For more trip-planning information, see our Cayman Islands destination guide.

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.

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.

Fall is the perfect time to escape to the Cayman Islands to enjoy warm weather, clear waters and serene surroundings. Now Cayman Airways makes it easy and affordable for travelers with its Fall Fun Fares promotion. Book now through October 1 for reduced round-trip airfare from New York, Miami or Tampa starting as low as $178 for travel through November 7. Situated in the Western Caribbean, the Cayman Islands offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world, as well as tranquil beaches, state-of-the-art spas, and world-class golf. The Islands are also known for their wide range of accommodations, from luxurious resorts to charming bed & breakfasts. Flights are selling fast, so don’t miss out on these incredible rates!

THE VALUE: This round-trip air costs $100 less than the average rate of fall flights to the Cayman Islands.

THE CATCH: Time is limited – you have to book this deal by October 1st.

THE DETAILS: Visit Cayman Airways to book your flights now.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Cayman Island Travel Guide to plan your beach getaway.

Search for your perfect hotel with our Hotel Search travel comparison tool.

Take to the warm, tranquil waters of the Caribbean this winter aboard the Carnival Freedom as it sails for six nights from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Choose the January 22, 2012  departure and book a balcony cabin for just $529 per person! The Freedom calls to port in some of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, including a stop in Florida’s own back yard, Key West. The ship then heads south to Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica before returning home. While at sea, guests will enjoy four restaurants, four pools, a casino and 22 lounges for adults at night, and a teen club with an arcade and dance club for the kids. Other sailing dates are available at an additional cost.

THE VALUE: The balcony cabin comes out to just $88 per person, per night!

THE CATCH: Gratuities and taxes not included.

THE DETAILS: To book your balcony cabin on the Carnival Freedom, visit www.cruisesonly.com.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Take a look at our Caribbean Travel Guide to plan your time in port!

Don’t live in Florida? Find low rates on flights to Fort Lauderdale using our Travel Search price comparison tool.

Destination weddings are great – an intimate group of family and friends in an idyllic location. Many hotels and resorts will even organize the whole thing for you, and throw in a bunch of perks for guests and the happy couple to boot. But guests must still foot the cost of flights to the location, which may discourage some from making it to your big day.

Luckily Cayman Airways is there to help you out. With an ongoing promotion, the airline is offering special rates for wedding parties: The bride and groom, plus groups of nine or less, can score round-trip airfare for $230 from Miami, $250 from Tampa, and $260 from New York. Where you’ll really find the most value, however, is for a group of 10 or more – pay just $199 from Miami, $211 from Tampa, and $231 from New York.

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Escape to the Caribbean this July with Cayman Airways’ flight sale to Grand Cayman. Round-trip fares from Miami or Tampa start at just $214 – a savings of close to $100 compared to other rates currently in the market. Grand Cayman is just an hour flight time from Miami, so you could leave the city in the morning and be on Seven Mile Beach by noon! Plus, Cayman Airways starts your vacation off right, with complimentary rum punch and two free checked bags. Book by June 30 and travel through July 31.

THE CATCH: Taxes and fees are not included. Sale not valid for July 1 or July 4 travel.

THE DETAILS: Click here to book online with Cayman Airways.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Find the best place to stay on Grand Cayman with our Travel Search tool, or check out what to do when you get there with our Grand Cayman Travel Guide.

Summer is off-season in the Caribbean and Mexico – so it’s the perfect time to score a great rate (starting at $230/night) at a five-star resort you might otherwise not be able to afford. Yes, it’s hotter and more humid at this time of year, but you can generally expect good weather for at least the next eight weeks, as hurricane season doesn’t typically kick into gear until late July. Here’s a sampling of what’s being offered at 10 luxurious resorts ideal for a honeymoon, anniversary, or special romantic getaway.

Four Seasons Resort, Nevis: With the “Stay Longer – Third Night Free” package (valid until September 30, 2011) at this newly renovated 196-room resort, set on Pinney’s Beach (shown above at left) on tranquil and historic Nevis, room rates begin at $345 per night for a king-bedded Deluxe Mountain-Side Room (that’s just $230 a night after the free night is applied). Rates on Deluxe Ocean-Side Rooms are $545 per night, or $363.33 per night with the free night applied. The resort also features four restaurants and a relaxing, colonial cottage-inspired spa.

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With weather woes bumming out the entire nation, a last-minute five-night Caribbean cruise is ideal for all. On February 5, sail from Miami, Fla. on the Celebrity Century from just $249! Spend a day at sea catching rays before arriving in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, home of the famous Dunn’s River Falls. Next, call to port in George Town, Grand Cayman where shopping, restaurants, and beaches are all in abundance. Enjoy a final day relaxing at sea before returning to Miami, completely rejuvenated.

THE VALUE: This cruise comes out to $50 a night!

THE CATCH: Travelers outside of Florida will need to find a flight to Miami.

THE DETAILS: To book this sailing, visit www.cruisesonly.com.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find low rates to Miami.

Check out our Caribbean Travel Guide for all the need-to-know information.

The clock is quickly ticking, but all you lovebird procrastinators (or maybe you’re just spontaneous) still have 19 days to book a last-minute Valentine’s Day getaway. The big day falls on a Monday this year, making it perfect for a long weekend. My inbox has been flooded with possibilities – from great deals to extravagant splurges. Here are 14 packages worth perusing:

1. Cities Across North America: The “Magnifique Romance” package at Sofitel (www.sofitel.com) – which includes accommodations, chocolates, flowers, champagne, and room-service breakfast – is available throughout North America (Montreal, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago-Water Tower, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles) with rates starting at $140/night if booked by February 13.

2. Riviera Maya: Ceiba Del Mar Beach Spa and Resort, located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast just south of Cancun (shown above at left; courtesy of Ceiba Del Mar Beach Spa and Resort), has a four-night “Romance Experience” package that includes accommodation in an oceanview suite, a champagne cocktail welcome, a private candlelight dinner for two with a bottle of wine, and a 50-minute couples massage, from $1,440 for four nights.

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