Travel deals: The week's best
Griffon, the world's tallest, floorless dive coaster carries riders 205 feet up, then hurtles them 90 degrees straight down at more than 75 mph before passing through a water brake finale, making the Williamsburg, Va., Busch Gardens ride fun for onlookers as well as riders. Credit: SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
HOTEL PACKAGE
With Colonial Williamsburg's Summer Bounce package, take 20 percent off the cost of lodging and receive perks worth about $150. Prices vary depending on the hotel. For example, a three-night package for a family of four at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel and Suites starts at $267 per night (normally $333) and includes daily breakfast; admission to area museums, Woodlands Fun Zone, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA, and other attractions; and free transportation to attractions. With taxes, a three-night stay comes to $887. Book and stay through Aug. 30.
INFO 800-447-8679, colonialwilliamsburg.com
RESORTS
Southeast Florida's Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina has an early-booking discount. With the Book Early and Save offer, pay in full when you book and get a nightly rate of $109 double (vs. $149). Add $11 per night in taxes. Book at least one day in advance using promo code ADV; travel Sundays through Thursdays, through Aug. 30. No cancellations or refunds.
INFO 800-228-9290, marriotthutchinsonisland.com
The Bahamas' Nassau Paradise Island has an Instant Savings deal: Book an air-hotel package at any of the destination's 18 participating properties and save $350 on stays of six nights or longer, or $200 on stays of four or five nights. Book by Aug. 20; travel Aug. 10-Dec. 26.
INFO nassauparadiseisland.com/save-350
CRUISE
Book a 2013 voyage through Europe, Russia or Asia on Viking River Cruises and get discounts on round-trip air. For example, the 15-day Magnificent Mekong cruise from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with departure dates throughout the year, starts at $4,999 per person double for January through March departures. Round-trip air with transfers, normally $2,495 per person, is $1,497 from several East Coast departure sites. Book by July 31 using promo code 2013EBD.
INFO 800-707-8697, vikingrivercruises.com
