What's the Deal?
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

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LAND

· More than 30 hotels are participating in the "Best of Barbados" promotion , which includes a per-person air credit of $200 ($300 for September travel), one free night's hotel, a $25 dinner voucher to a local restaurant and half-price companion tickets to 16 attractions. For example, a week-long package in October at the all-inclusive Mango Bay resort, including round-trip air from Reagan National, starts at $1,197 per person double after discounts. Minimum seven-night stay required. Complete travel by Dec. 2 and book through a travel agent. Promotion info: http://www.barbados.org/bestofbarbados.htm .

· TradeWinds Island Resorts, two properties on Florida's St. Pete Beach, has deals in August. The $340 package for two includes two nights' lodging, breakfasts and resort amenity fee. Taxes are 7 percent extra. Room rate usually starts at $199 at the TradeWinds Island Grand, breakfast is $14 each, and the amenity fee is $20 per day per room. Info: 866-587-8538, http://www.justletgo.com/ .

· Jackson Lake Lodge in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park has an "Elk Lover's Excursion Package" from Aug. 27 to Sept. 30. The $125-per-night deal includes one night of lodging for one or two guests, a welcome gift and a self-guided elk excursion. Lodging alone usually starts at about $179 a night. Book at 800-628-9988. Lodge info: http://www.gtlc.com/lodgejac.aspx .

SEA

· Peter Deilmann Cruises is offering free air and shore excursions on 20 cruises in 2007 aboard the MS Deutschland. The cruises in South America, Europe and the Far East run from six to 20 nights. Prices start at $3,140 per person double (plus $125 port charges and $225 air taxes) for a six-night Canary Islands itinerary in March. Priced separately, air would cost $793, and shore excursions would cost up to $400. Info: 800-348-8287, http://www.deilmann-cruises.com/ .

· Get free airfare on select 2007 Discovery World Cruises to Polynesia, the Galapagos, Antarctica and South America . For example, a 16-night March cruise between Valparaiso, Chile, and Papeete, Tahiti, starts at $3,650 per person double, including air from D.C., two nights' hotel in Santiago and transfers. Taxes are an extra $239. Priced separately, air costs $1,931. Info: 866-623-2689, http://www.discoveryworldcruises.com/ .

· A seven-night Thanksgiving Mediterranean cruise starts at $429 per person double, including all beverages except premium liquors (port charges are an extra $192). Also, up to two kids ages 2 to 15 pay only $25 each (plus port charges) when sharing a cabin with two adults. Picasso Cruises is offering the deal on the Nov. 20 and 27 departures from Barcelona. Info: 800-995-7997, http://www.picassotours.com/ .

AIR

· United has launched a domestic sale for Tuesday and Wednesday travel Aug. 22-Nov. 16. For example, fly nonstop from Washington Dulles to New York's JFK for $119 , including $21 in taxes (other airlines are matching). Purchase by Aug. 18. Deal requires a two-night stay, with a Friday or Saturday night, and a 14-day advance purchase. Buy at http://www.united.com/ for lowest prices.

· Icelandair is offering sale fares to Europe for September and October travel. Fly round trip from BWI to Glasgow , for example, for $468 (plus $112 taxes). Book by Aug. 15. Fares on other airlines start at $619. Info: 800-223-5500, http://www.icelandair.com/ .

PACKAGES

· "The Wonders of Angkor" -- a six-night package to Singapore and Angkor Wat , Cambodia -- starts at $1,953 per person double (plus taxes of up to $92). The Asian Affair Holidays deal includes air from D.C. and from Singapore to Siem Reap round trip; two nights at the Regent Singapore; four nights at the Sofitel Royal Angkor Hotel; breakfasts; tours; and transfers. Book by Sept. 15; travel by Sept. 30. Priced separately, air is about $1,473 each and the hotels about $1,435 per couple. Info: 877-523-0568, http://www.asianaffairholidays.com/ .

· A three-night "Stockholm Getaway" package offered by Club ABC Tours starts at $499 per per son double (plus $190 taxes). The package includes air from Newark, three nights' hotel, a tour and transfers. Depart November-March. Priced separately, air is about $670, and the hotel is $385 per night. Membership in Club ABC costs $30 per year. Info: 888-TOURS-ABC, http://www.clubabc.com/ .

-- Carol Sottili

Prices were verified and available on Thursday afternoon when the Travel section went to press. However, deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates and advance-purchase requirements sometimes apply.

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