In need of an early summer vacation? The House, part of Elegant Hotel Groups- Barbados, is offering a “Suite Sale” January 8 through 31 and March 1 through April 30, 2008. Through April 5, garden view, ocean view and luxury ocean view one-bedroom suites will start at $911 (usually $1,139)–a 20% savings. Rates starting on April 6 begin at $618 (usually $772). A five-night minimum stay must be booked by December 31, 2007 to take advantage of these rates. 800-467-4519, www.thehousebarbados.com

December is thought to be the most popular month for engagements and Bucuti Beach Resort on Eagle Beach in Aruba wants to provide the perfect setting with the perfect deal for the special day. With the Swept Away Romance Package, Bucuti offers accommodations for two with a large balcony or terrace, a bottle of champagne in the room, candlelight dinner for two at the Pirates’ Nest Restaurant, daytime snorkel or sunset sailing cruise, and a gift basket. Staff will also help make sure every detail of the engagement is as the guest wishes, from the right number of rose pedals to a specific type of champagne. Rates start at $1,720 per couple, including all taxes and service charges, through December 22, 2007 and $2,793 beginning December 23. 011-297-583-1100, www.bucuti.com

Whether you are looking for a last-minute cruise to the Southern Caribbean or a transatlantic cruise that allows a little more planning time, Norwegian Cruise Line has savings for you. The Norwegian Pearl sets sail November 30, 2007 from Miami for a nine-day cruise. The trip includes stops in Samana, Tortola, St. John’s, Bridgetown, and Castries with prices starting at $799. The Pride of Hawai’i departs on December 10 on a seven-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands, starting and ending in Honolulu, with ports at Hilo, Kahului, Kona, and Nawiliwili, starting at $499. Take a 15-night transatlantic cruise to Dover, leaving Miami on April 20, 2008. This journey, on the Norwegian Jewel, calls in Ponta Delgada, Lisbon, Vigo, La Coruna, Waterford, and St. Peter, with prices starting at $799. All of these offers are per person, best available inside cabin and must be booked by November 23. 866-234-0292, www.ncl.com (Code PGSD1).

Enjoy the winter and all it has to offer with a Ski & Stay package from the Resorts of Crystal Springs. From December 14, 2007 through March 15, 2008, guests can choose from the family-friendly Minerals Resort & Spa or the Adirondack-style Grand Cascades Lodge and receive luxury accommodations, all resort amenities and all-day ski lift passes to Mountain Creek Ski Resort. Located 47 miles from New York City and just minutes from the ski resort, both properties offer on-site dining and spa services. The package starts at $93 per person, based on double occupancy at Minerals Resort & Spa and $99 per person for a premium guest room at Grand Cascades Lodge. 973-827-5996, www.resortsofcrystalsprings.com.

The Pocono Mountains is ready to start the 2007-2008 ski season with deals at many hotels in the area. Woodloch Pines Resort is offering a Ski and Stay Midweek Package that is perfect for families. Two adults and two children can take advantage of all resort facilities and amenities with breakfast, dinner, nightly entertainment, and VIP lift tickets to Ski Big Bear for $340 per night. These rates are available midweek January 7 through March 28, 2008, excluding February 18-22. A minimum of two night stay may be required. 570-685-8000, woodloch.com.

Penn Hills Resort, also in the Poconos, has a Ski and Stay Bed and Breakfast package couples will love. The package includes a Riviera Towers Suite, use of all resort amenities, including the on-site Arcadia Spa, and two free lift tickets daily for skiing, tubing, or snowboarding at Alpine Mountain. Valid through the 2007-2008 winter ski season, midweek rates are $99 per person and weekend rates are $109 per person. 570-421-6464, pennhillsresort.com

West Coast ski enthusiasts can head to Olympic Valley, California. The Resort at Squaw Creek is unveiling its popular holiday program, “Magical Memories, ” on November 23, with a tree-lighting ceremony and unveiling of the Gingerbread Village. Caroling, breakfast with Santa, ice skating, s’mores roasts, and other holiday activities will take place through January 6. A special $199 “Magical Bed & Breakfast” package at the resort is available now through December 19, 2007. 800-401-9501, www.magicalsquawcreek.com.

By Kaitlyn Voyce for PeterGreenberg.com

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