Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista.
FEEL THE FORCE IN FLORIDA
The buy: Newly renovated AAA Three Diamond Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista has special rates in conjunction with Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
The savings: Rooms are $55.99 (U.S.) a night, plus the package includes buy one /get one free breakfast and dinner. Children aged nine and younger eat free with each paying adult.
The catch: Theme park tickets are not included and the rate is available from May 19 to June 12.
Why it's worth it: The hotel is linked to Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica with free shuttle service. The property also features a 24-hour video-game room, a playground and two heated outdoor pools (one with a Splash Zone).
Book it: Visit clarionlbv.com/special-packages or call 1-800-999-7300 and ask for the Star Wars Weekend rate.
GROOVE IN ARUBA
The buy: Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino, a full-service resort in downtown Oranjestad, has special prices for the Soul Beach Music Festival starting at $195 (U.S.) a night, double occupancy.
The savings: Up to 30 per cent off plus welcome cocktail upon arrival, $10 each in match-play casino credits and a Soul Beach goody bag in each room.
The catch: The "Catch the rhythm, feed your soul" package is only available from May 25 to 31.
Why it's worth it: Soul Beach brings top R&B acts, including Grammy Award winners Jennifer Hudson and Chrisette Michele, along with Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant. The week will also be filled with beach parties and special events at local nightclubs.
Book it: Visit renaissancearuba.com and click on Deals and Promotions. For more on the festival, visit soulbeach.net.
CINCO DE MAYO, OLÉ!
The buy: In celebration of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, the One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos is offering a "Cinco de Mayo Every Day in May" package.
The savings: A free night and about $550 in free amenities.
The catch: You have to book three nights to get the amenities credit and four nights to get the fifth night free. The deal is only available in May.
Why it's worth it: The resort features a top spa, a Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling and diving, seasonal whale-watching, and desert adventure tours. The package includes a $200 resort credit, continental breakfast for two daily, airport transfers, two $50 spa certificates, happy hour margaritas daily and two rounds of golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course.
Book it: Call 1-866-552-0001 or visit oneandonlyresorts.com.
MEET ME AT CLUB MED
The buy: Club Med's semi-annual sale is back with seven-night all-inclusive family holidays starting from $599 a person and couples getaways from $849 a person. Bookings must be made by July 11.
The savings: Hundreds of dollars depending on the date and resort.
The catch: Add on Club Med membership fees: $60 for each adult at $30 per child.
Why it's worth it: Club Med caters to families with dedicated rooms and numerous activities. Family packages are available at: Sandpiper Bay in Florida; Cancun Yucatan in the Mayan Riviera; Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; La Caravelle, Guadeloupe; Buccaneer's Creek, Martinique; and Columbus Isle in the Bahamas. Couples holidays are also available at Turkoise in Turks and Caicos.
Book it: Visit clubmed.ca.
Special to The Globe and Mail