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The slow economy has even the world's finest hotels and resorts cutting rates more than usual right now. This week, we've compiled a list of the best discounts and deals at resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda and Hawaii. These special offers must be requested by phone, so if you see something you like, call 1-800-998-6925 and one of our fast and friendly travel counselors will assist you. Availability for these bargains is limited, and restrictions may apply.

Some hotels and resorts offer free nights with a minimum-length stay. I've listed a great deal from Club Med first, and grouped the rest by special and destination below. If you're thinking about a last-minute tropical getaway, check these out -- many of the deals are only valid for travel between now and sometime in December.

• Pay for 3 nights and stay for 7 at any Club Med resort when you book by December 15. This is valid for travel through February 9, 2009.
• Stay a week and get 2 of the 7 nights free at select properties in Jamaica, Mexico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Turks and Caicos.
• Pay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free at certain resorts in Anguilla, Antigua, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Hawaii, St. Martin and Turks and Caicos.
• Pay for 5 nights and get the 6th night free at these properties in Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Hawaii and St. Lucia.
• Pay for 4 nights and get the 5th night free at select resorts in Aruba, the Bahamas, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Hawaii, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Martin, Turks and Caicos and the US Virgin Islands.
• Pay for 3 nights and get the 4th night free at these resorts in Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Mexico, St. Maarten and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
• Pay for 2 nights and get the 3rd night free at certain resorts in Hawaii and Mexico.

The following resorts offer free perks or discounted services. These include food and beverage credits or reduced rates at the spa or golf course. Minimum stays may be required, and blackout dates can apply.

• Receive up to $700 in resort credits per room at the Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa in Grand Cayman.
• Receive up to $350 in spa credits per room at Grand Lido Braco and Grand Lido Negril in Jamaica.
• Get up to $300 in discounts that can be used toward golf, spa treatments and shopping at select El Cid resorts in Mexico.
• Receive $200 to $300 in spa and golf credits per room at select Palace Resorts in Mexico.
• Get $200 in resort credits per room at Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos in Mexico.
• Get $160 in food and drink credits per room at the Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados.
• Receive $150 in resort credits at Marquis Los Cabos in Mexico.
• Receive $150 in resort credits at Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino.
• Get $100 to $200 in food and beverage credits per room at Las Brisas Acapulco in Mexico.

Here are a few more attractive offers:

• Get $350 to $500 cash back per adult at FDR Pebbles and Franklyn D. Resort in Jamaica when you book by November 30.
• Receive a $250 to $500 rebate with air-inclusive packages at select Bahamas resorts when you book by November 30.
• Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) off the room rate when you stay 7 nights or more at LaSource in Grenada.
• Purchase multiple category room upgrades for $80 each at Karisma resorts in Mexico. You'll also receive free perks with each upgrade, such as massages or a candlelight dinner on the beach.

Here are this week's Top Tropical Resort Deals, our favorite picks during the next 90 days at the world's most popular destinations. To obtain air-inclusive quotes from US gateways, simply click on any FastDeal # below, select your airport city and click "Search Hotels & Flights."

Top 10 Budget Resort Deals

1) Hawaii, 7 nights at Ohana Waikiki Malia, a 3-star resort in Honolulu, Oahu, arriving December 20, starting at $364 per person based on double occupancy ($728 per room), FastDeal #R10055

2) United States, 7 nights at Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, a 3-star resort in Cocoa Beach, Florida, arriving January 31, starting at $263 per person based on double occupancy ($526 per room), FastDeal #R10058

3) Jamaica, 4 nights at Starfish Trelawny Resort & Spa, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, arriving February 11, starting at $449 per person based on double occupancy ($898 per room), FastDeal #R10090

4) Bonaire, 4 nights at Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino, a 3-star resort in Kralendijk, arriving December 17, starting at $412 per person based on double occupancy ($824 per room), FastDeal #R10196

5) Pacific Mexico, 7 nights at El Cid Granada Country Club, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Mazatlan, arriving January 3, starting at $476 per person based on double occupancy ($952 per room), FastDeal #R10064

6) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Viva Wyndham Maya, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, arriving November 30, starting at $504 per person based on double occupancy ($1,008 per room), FastDeal #R10078

7) Bahamas, 4 nights at Club Peace & Plenty, a 3-star resort in Exuma, arriving January 21, starting at $497 per person based on double occupancy ($994 per room), FastDeal #R10149

8) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Hotetur Beach Paradise, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving February 7, starting at $569 per person based on double occupancy ($1,138 per room), FastDeal #R10088

9) Canada, 7 nights at Delta Bow Valley Calgary, a 3-star resort in Calgary, Alberta, arriving December 6, starting at $627 per person based on double occupancy ($1,254 per room), FastDeal #R10056

10) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Blue Bay Club, a 3-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving January 11, starting at $613 per person based on double occupancy ($1,226 per room), FastDeal #R10086

Top 10 Moderate Resort Deals

1) Dominican Republic, 7 nights at Breezes Puerto Plata Resort & Spa, a 4-star All-Inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, arriving January 24, starting at $558 per person based on double occupancy ($1,116 per room), FastDeal #R10049

2) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Melia Cozumel, a 4.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cozumel, arriving January 2, starting at $646 per person based on double occupancy ($1,292 per room), FastDeal #R10019

3) Dominican Republic, 4 nights at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in La Romana, arriving February 11, starting at $586 per person based on double occupancy ($1,172 per room), FastDeal #R10170

4) Barbados, 4 nights at Almond Casuarina Beach Club, a 4-star All-Inclusive resort in Christ Church, arriving December 10, starting at $584 per person based on double occupancy ($1,168 per room), FastDeal #R10121

5) Bahamas, 4 nights at Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, a 4-star resort in Abaco, arriving January 28, starting at $684 per person based on double occupancy ($1,368 per room), FastDeal #R10148

6) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Sabor at Wyndham Cozumel Resort & Spa, a 4-star All-Inclusive resort in Cozumel, arriving December 21, starting at $848 per person based on double occupancy ($1,696 per room), FastDeal #R10110

7) Jamaica, 7 nights at Sunset Beach Resort & Spa, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Montego Bay, arriving January 10, starting at $851 per person based on double occupancy ($1,702 per room), FastDeal #R10050

8) St. Martin, 7 nights at Hotel Beach Plaza, a 4-star resort on the French Side, arriving December 28, starting at $907 per person based on double occupancy ($1,814 per room), FastDeal #R10118

9) Pacific Mexico, 7 nights at Club Med Ixtapa, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Ixtapa, arriving December 6, starting at $1,022 per person based on double occupancy ($2,044 per room), FastDeal #R10021

10) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Club Med Cancun, a 3.5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cancun, arriving February 6, starting at $1,022 per person based on double occupancy ($2,044 per room), FastDeal #R10027

Top 10 Luxury Resort Deals

1) Curacao, 4 nights at Hotel Kura Hulanda, a 5-star resort in Willemstad, arriving February 11, starting at $676 per person based on double occupancy ($1,352 per room), FastDeal #R10185

2) Jamaica, 4 nights at Beaches Sandy Bay, an All-Inclusive resort in Negril, arriving February 4, starting at $844 per person based on double occupancy ($1,688 per room), FastDeal #R10041

3) Yucatan Mexico, 4 nights at El Dorado Royale, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, arriving January 7, starting at $904 per person based on double occupancy ($1,808 per room), FastDeal #R10098

4) Dominican Republic, 7 nights at Melia Caribe Tropical, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Punta Cana, arriving January 3, starting at $1,003 per person based on double occupancy ($2,006 per room), FastDeal #R10140

5) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Iberostar Paraiso Maya, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, arriving November 29, starting at $960 per person based on double occupancy ($1,920 per room), FastDeal #R10103

6) Bahamas, 7 nights at Atlantis Paradise Island, a 5-star resort on Paradise Island, arriving December 14, starting at $1,046 per person based on double occupancy ($2,092 per room), FastDeal #R10018

7) Yucatan Mexico, 7 nights at Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Cozumel, arriving December 21, starting at $1,060 per person based on double occupancy ($2,120 per room), FastDeal #R10102

8) Pacific Mexico, 7 nights at Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, a 5-star All-Inclusive resort in Los Cabos, arriving January 25, starting at $1,143 per person based on double occupancy ($2,286 per room), FastDeal #R10065

9) US Virgin Islands, 7 nights at The Buccaneer, a 5-star resort in St. Croix, arriving January 17, starting at $1,203 per person based on double occupancy ($2,406 per room), FastDeal #R10147

10) St. Lucia, 7 nights at Sandals Halcyon St. Lucia, an All-Inclusive resort in Castries, arriving December 6, starting at $1,288 per person based on double occupancy ($2,576 per room), FastDeal #R10038

For a list of charter air and resort specials from selected gateways, click here.

If you see a resort that interests you, call us toll free at 800-998-6925 (US and Canada), and a travel counselor will answer your questions or make a reservation, with or without connecting air from any US or Canadian airport.

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R. Alan Fox
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