Want to know how to score a great deal this summer? Head to the tropics!
Warm-weather destinations discount this time of year, so you can find island-wide promotions in Bermuda, summer savings in the Caribbean, and discounted stays in Florida.
So pack up your sunscreen, check the weather reports (remember hurricane season runs through November) and check out the deals below.
1. Book at least four nights and get air or resort credit with Bermuda’s Endless Summer promotion
Make reservations through a tour operator and take advantage of the Fly a Friend Free to Bermuda promotion. This deal is valid for companion tickets of $400 or less. Participating airlines include JetBlue from New York’s JFK, Delta from Boston Logan International and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, and WestJet from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Or book through a non-participating airline and get $400 in air credit.
Alternatively, book a stay directly with one of the 12 participating hotels and receive $400 in resort credit.
Reservations must be made by October 25, 2011 for travel between August 23 and October 31, 2011. For more information, visit www.gotobermuda.com or call 1-800-BERMUDA.
2. Get $300 in credit with Sandals Summer Instant Savings promotion
Book a stay of at least six nights at 12 Sandals resorts and three Beaches resorts and get $300 in credit that can be used towards any hotel room. This offer can be combined with the limited-time deal of up to 65 percent off regular rates.
Nightly summer rates (per person) include Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios from $149; Sandals Whitehouse from $169; and Sandals Grand Antigua from $195. Rates include accommodations, gourmet food, water sports, and nightly entertainment.
Book by July 31, 2011 for travel from July 14 to August 31, 2011. For more information, visit www.sandals.com.
3. Head to Florida for 25 Percent off at 30 Participating Marriott Hotels
Visit the Keys, South Beach, or Orlando’s theme parks at a 25 percent discount at 30 participating JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott Hotels & Resorts throughout Florida. Rates start from $89 to $295 a night if you book your stay through July 22, 2011 for travel through October 30, 2011.
For more information, visit www.marriottfloridasummerdeals.com or call 800-228-9290. Use the special code F9L.
By Anabel Pasarow for PeterGreenberg.com.
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