Costa Rican families enjoy a river heated by volcanic vents in a protected rainforest near San Carlos, Costa Rica, April 11, 2006.KENT GILBERT/The Associated Press
Air credit to Latin America
The buy: Globus and sister company Monograms have put the air portion of a wide range of 2014 vacations in Central and South America on sale.
The savings: $300 a person.
The catch: You have to book air through Globus by Aug. 27.
Why it's worth it: Globus is launching seven escorted tours ranging from eight to 16 days, including a 13-day Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia cruise and tour. In addition, Monograms, the independent prepackaged vacation brand, is unveiling 15 itineraries to South and Central America, including four tours: six-day Brazil Highlights, six-day Colours of Guatemala, eight-day Cruising the Galapagos on Board the La Pinta and nine-day In the Footsteps of Darwin on the Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands.
Book it: Visit globusjourneys.ca or monogramstravel.ca.
Free night or low rates
The buy: Luxury chain Rosewood Hotels & Resorts gives you a choice of special offers this summer.
The savings: A free night or among the lowest rates of the year plus breakfast.
The catch: You have to travel by Sept. 30.
Why it's worth it: Rosewood has properties in Vancouver, New York, Dallas, California and Bermuda, plus three in Mexico and three in the Caribbean. The Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver and the Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, in New York are both centrally located and offer a third night free. Resort properties include Rosewood Mayakoba on the Mayan Riviera and Jumby Bay, a Rosewood Resort, on Antigua.
Book it: Visit rosewoodhotels.com/en/offers.
$250 instant savings
The buy: Nassau Paradise Island is offering instant savings for those booking a minimum of four nights including air.
The savings: $250 a room.
The catch: You have to book by Aug. 12 for travel Aug. 18 through Nov. 26.
Why it's worth it: This offer is available through Canadian tour operators and at a range of hotels, including Atlantis, Paradise Island; Best Western Bay View Suites; British Colonial Hilton Nassau; Comfort Suites, Paradise Island; Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant; One and Only Ocean Club; Paradise Island Harbour Resort; Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island; Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino; the Cove Atlantis Paradise Island and the Reef Atlantis.
Book it: Visit nassauparadiseisland.com/save-250. And use promo code FALL13NAS250ACA
Double points for stays
The buy: Wyndham Rewards, Wyndham Hotel Group's free-to-join guest loyalty program, is offering bonus points for stays this summer.
The savings: Wyndham Rewards members can earn double points when they complete two or more qualifying stays at participating Wyndham Hotel Group properties.
The catch: The promotion ends Sept. 13 and you have to register online.
Why it's worth it: Wyndham Rewards calls itself the world's largest hotel loyalty program with nearly 7,000 participating hotels around the world.
Book it: Visit wyndhamrewards.com.