THE BUY Delta Hotels and Resorts’ Beat the Heat package combines a night at Ontario resorts in Muskoka with 18 holes of Championship ClubLink golf for $199.
THE SAVINGS With golf at these courses costing up to $150 a round and rooms as much as $240 a night in high season, you are saving up to 50 per cent.
THE CATCH Valid Sunday through Thursday until the end of August and based on double occupancy.
WHY IT’S WORTH IT The package is available at all three Delta Muskoka properties (Delta Sherwood Inn, Delta Grandview and Delta Rocky Crest Resort, the latter particularly well known for its golf facility, the Rocky Crest Golf Club rated 14th best in Canada by Score Magazine in 2008). All of the golf courses included in this package are private facilities and are open only to members and Delta guests. The package also includes shared cart, access to on-site recreational activities, and free use of canoes, kayaks and paddleboats.
BOOK IT Visit www.deltamuskoka.com.
SEAT SALE EXPIRES ON MONDAY
THE BUY Porter Airlines has a seat sale on this weekend.
THE SAVINGS 20 per cent off base fares on any Porter route.
THE CATCH You must book by Monday, Aug. 16, for travel by Dec. 15.
WHY IT’S WORTH IT With this deal, you can fly round trip Toronto to Mont Tremblant for $274.16 (including all taxes and fees); between Toronto and Quebec City for $279.80 and between Toronto and Halifax (through Montreal) for $485.67.
BOOK IT Available online (promo code BACK20) at www.flyporter.com or through a travel agent.
RIDE THE RAILS, SLEEP FOR FREE
THE BUY Rocky Mountaineer is offering a Whistler Rail and Stay special from $199 per person.
THE SAVINGS Those who book a round-trip on Rocky Mountaineer's Whistler Sea to Sky Climb between Vancouver and Whistler will receive one night at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Nita Lake Lodge or Delta Whistler Village Suites. The savings vary according to the level of rail service selected (Whistler Dome or Whistler Classic), hotel and night of the week. Savings on the Whistler Classic offer are $90 per person (regular prices: rail only at $219 per person, hotel night at Delta Whistler Village at $140 per room per night or $70 per person).
THE CATCH It is valid on new bookings only through Sept. 28.
WHY IT'S WORTH IT This is the time of year for golf or hiking in Whistler, while the rail trip shows off some of Western Canada's most beautiful scenery, including Cheakamus canyon and Howe Sound.
BOOK IT Call 1-888-687-7245 or visit www.rockymountaineer.com.
Montreal's Le Sheraton throws in a free four hour bike rental.— REUTERS
DISCOVER MONTREAL ON TWO WHEELS
THE BUY This summer, Le Centre Sheraton Montreal is offering an affordable room rate as well as the opportunity to explore the city on a BIXI bicycle.
THE SAVINGS The BIXI package includes a room starting from $159 a night and four hours of free cycling for two people with a value of $40 per day.
THE CATCH This offer is valid for stays by Aug. 31, with some blackout dates.
WHY IT’S WORTH IT Local staff will share insider tips on the best places to explore in the city.
BOOK IT Call 1-866-716-8101 and reference rate code BIXI or visit www.sheratoncentremontreal.com/summerdeal.
Special to The Globe and Mail
