American Airlines cuts Caribbean fares
A sampling of this week's top travel deals:
SKI
The Windham Hill Inn, a Relais & Chateaux property in southern Vermont, has an upscale stay-and-ski package through April 1. The deal starts at $710 double and includes two nights' lodging (nightly rate typically from $255); one dinner for two at the Windham Hill Restaurant; three-course gourmet breakfasts; and two adult lift tickets to Stratton Mountain (value $69-$87 each) or Bromley Mountain ($49-$65). Taxes not included. Blackout dates are Feb. 17-20.
INFO 800-944-4080, windhamhill.com
Ski.com is offering a Kids Fly Free, Stay Free and Ski Free deal on packages to Snowmass, Colo. One free air ticket for a child 12 or younger, with a maximum value of $500, is included with each adult lodging-and-lift-ticket package of at least five nights. Also, lodging, lift tickets and a group lesson are included for up to two children a couple. Pricing varies by resort. Cheapest prices apply to Sunday and Monday departures March 4-19. Book by Feb. 17.
INFO 800-908-5000, ski.com
CRUISES
In honor of its 20th anniversary, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is introducing freebies on 2012 cruises. Specials include free land programs or a hotel package (property is based on the category of suite). For example, on Alaska cruises, passengers can take a Mendenhall Glacier river float at the Juneau port (normally $179), a sea otter and wildlife tour in Sitka ($179) and a George Inlet cruise-crab feast in Ketchikan ($179). The luxury hotel package includes a free pre-cruise stay with breakfast and transfer from hotel to ship.
INFO 800-285-1835, rssc.com
Book an interior cabin on MSC Cruises and receive a free upgrade to a balcony stateroom. The Move Up in the World promotion applies to cruises this year and next in the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Europe. For example, a balcony stateroom is now $366 a person, including $67 taxes, for a four-night Bahamas cruise aboard the MSC Poesia departing Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Nov. 27; balcony rate before promotion starts at $606. Book by March 31 and request WAVE promotion code.
INFO 877-665-4655, msccruisesusa.com
