See another side of the island when you stay at the intimate West Indian-style Sea-U Guest House, on Barbados’ quiet, Atlantic-lashed east coast. Just book five or more nights in any room at this hilltop inn, and you’ll get daily breakfast and three-course dinner for two, plus transfers to and from the airport.
Package: Summer Saver
Rate: From $802 per couple
Nights: Minimum five
Available: Book and travel by Sept. 30
Contact: 246-433-9450; seaubarbados.com
Only one person pays but two can play at El Pescador resort, in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, Belize, where you’ll save nearly 50 percent on the regular rate of $4,190 per couple. You’ll get seven nights in a standard guest room; all food and Belizean beverages, including beer and rum; free transfers via plane from the international airport in Belize City, complimentary Wi-Fi and access to kayaks and bicycles once you arrive.
Package: Two for One
Rate: $2,620 per couple
Nights: Seven
Available: From June 1 through Dec. 18
Contact: 800-242-2017; elpescador.com
Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club, sister to the Dutch-themed Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino in Curaçao’s capital city of Willemstad, sits on the westernmost point of the island, and here’s a chance to explore what lies right offshore. You’ll get three days of two-tank boat diving and unlimited shore diving (tanks and weights included), plus daily buffet breakfast, unlimited use of the gym and complimentary transportation between the two sister hotels.
Package: Undersea Paradise
Rate: Starting at $699 per person, based on double occupancy
Nights: Five
Available: Through Dec. 23
Contact: 877-264-3106; kurahulanda.com/en/lodge
Popular Provo hotel the Sands at Grace Bay is showing guests why the Turks and Caicos islands are some of the most popular dive destinations in the world. The resort is partnering with Ocean Vibes Scuba & Watersports to give newbies a chance to earn their PADI open-water certification in just four days at a savings of more than $300 per couple. Twosomes will get five nights in a studio courtyard suite, a half-day training session in the pool and four open-water dives with a private PADI instructor, plus all equipment and classroom materials.
Package: Diving for Dummies
Rate: From $925 per person
Nights: Five
Available: Through Dec. 20
Contact: 877-777-2637 from the United States or 800-567-5327 from Canada; thesandstc.com
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