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$99 ST. LUCIA
The buy Almond Resorts' five resorts in St. Lucia and Barbados are offering special Stay & Play rates for Canadian residents with prices starting at $99 a night per person in St. Lucia and $112 a night per person in Barbados.
The savings Up to 40 per cent under the usual seasonal rates.
The catch You must book by June 30 for travel now through Dec. 20.
Why it's worth it The all-inclusive Almond group includes unlimited food and beverages, with a choice of à la carte or buffet-style dining along with kayaking, water skiing and other activities, such as yoga at sunrise, as well as motorized sports including banana-boat rides. Golfers get free use of the nine-hole, par 3 course at Almond Beach Village, while those at Almond Morgan Bay and Almond Smugglers Cove can play three rounds of golf per week at the St. Lucia Golf Club. The Kids' Club at Almond Resorts plans supervised activities for children of all ages, from infants to teens.
Book it For more information, call 1-800-4ALMOND (1-800-425-6663) or visit www.almondresorts.com. Almond also works through Canadian tour operators such as Air Canada Vacations, Thomas Cook Canada and Sunwing. Air-inclusive holidays can be booked through travel agents.

FREE NIGHT OFFER
The buy JDB Fine Hotels and Resorts has launched a promotional program called the JDB Guarantee: One Night Free that, with a booking of two or three nights, offers a complimentary stay at more than 50 hotels in the JDB collection.
The savings From one-quarter to one-third, depending on the hotel.
The catch The promotion is available through Dec. 1, is valid on new bookings only and is subject to availability. Reservations must be prepaid and are non-refundable.
Why it's worth it Destinations covered in this program include Italy, Spain, Ireland, France and Mexico and include top-tier five-star hotels such as the Bauer Hotel and Bauer Il Palazzo in Venice, Hotel Splendide Royal in Rome, Gran Hotel Son Net in Mallorca and Villa Rolandi on Isla Mujeres (Mexico). The company promises top-level accommodations and “no substandard rooms as commonly found in Internet promotions."
Book it For more information, visit www.jdbhotels.com.

BARBADOS FREEDOM
The buy The Barbados Freedom package is now available providing off-season savings to one of the more upscale Caribbean destinations.
The savings Couples receive a free $453 on-island debit card per booking, a gourmet dining card giving 25-per-cent savings at top restaurants and the Barbados attractions passport, which gives numerous discounts on attractions and tours. In addition, hotel rooms are available from $67 per room per night.
The catch The package must be booked by June 30 for travel between July 1 and Aug. 15 and must be for a minimum of five nights.
Why it's worth it The package is extremely flexible and can be booked through a number of different Canadian tour operators including Air Canada Vacations, Alio, Flextour, Holiday House, Thomas Cook Canada, Big Five Tours and Expeditions, and Total Vacations.
Book it For information and links to the operators visit www.visitbarbados.org/bestofbarbados/free/ca.aspx.

DISNEY FREE DINING
The buy Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has extended the booking period for an offer that includes free dining.
The savings Close to $40 a night for adults and children 10 and over and $10 for children 3 to 9.
The catch You must book a Magic Your Way Plus Dining package by July 26 for travel most nights Aug. 22 through Oct. 3.
Why it's worth it Starting from $1,573, a family of four can buy a six-day, five-night Magic Your Way package that includes accommodation, theme park tickets and a free Disney dining plan (price based on two adults, one junior and one child at select Disney Value Resorts in a standard room). Other lengths of stay and resort categories may be available. With Disney's dining plan, guests can choose from more than 100 participating restaurants and for each night of the package receive one table-service meal, one quick-service meal and one snack. This special Magic Your Way package includes benefits such as extra magic hours, allowing visitors to spend extra time in the theme parks, and Disney's magical express service with complimentary round-trip motor coach transportation from Orlando International Airport to their Disney Resort hotel.
Book it Visit www.disney.ca, or travel agents can book through Canadian tour operators.

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