Memorial Day getaways for less

With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, there are deals vying for travelers’ attention. Here are some that caught our eye, including deals for military members and government employees to take a well-deserved vacation with discounted rates. Rates are subject to availability. Check each property’s website for full terms and conditions.

Florida

Cape Coral: The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, Starwood’s first West in property in southwest Florida, is featuring a Memorial Day Special Offer on May 24-28. This includes 20 percent off the best available rate and all food/non-alcoholic beverages. Go to westincapecoral.com/memorialday. Promo code is RFLOAT.

Fort Lauderdale: TheWFort Lauderdale kicks off Sublime Sundays on Memoria lDay and every Sunday throughout the summer. Locals are granted access to the resort’s exclusive WETE ast pool deck to enjoy some of the area’s best DJs, specialty cocktails from Bacardi and Grey Goose, cabanas and more. With an amped-up atmosphere, WETEast overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and offers a one-of-a-kind aquarium-style pool that allows guests to literally walk up into the center of the pool on an aquarium-like staircase while guests on the fourth floor can gaze up at swimmers through the glass bottom panels. Memorial Day rates start at $305 per night. Info: wfortlauderdalehotel.com.

Orlando: For a three-day weekend, the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek is continuing to celebrate Florida’s 500th anniversary by offering guests 25 percent off bookings of three nights or more. Use the code DIS25 for this discount of the starting rate for deluxe accommodations; kids 5 and under also eat free at Tesoro Cove’s breakfast buffet. Additional resort amenities include complimentary shuttle service to the Disney Parks, gourmet dining including the Deep Blu Seafood Grille, a lagoon-style pool located in a complex with a pirate ship water slide and two lazy rivers, the full-service Blue Harmony Spa and the Wyndham Grand Orlando Kids Club. Info: wyndhamgrandorlando.com.

Caribbean

St. John: Reduced rates for military members and government employees are available at The Westin St. John Resort& Villas, from$165. The rates can be booked online at westinresortstjohn.com by selecting “Government Employee” under the rate preferences. Guests must present a valid government ID upon check-in.

Aruba: The Westin Resort & Casino, rates from$179. The special military rate includes a complimentary upgrade to an ocean view room (based on availability). The rates can be booked atwestinaruba.com by selecting “Government Employee” under the rate preferences. Guests must present a valid government ID upon check-in.

Puerto Rico: The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel& Casino, San Juan, has rates from $195. Book at sheratonpuertoricohotelcasino.com by selecting “Government Employee” under the rate preferences. Guests must present a valid government ID upon checkin.

Bahamas

Nassau: The SheratonNassau Beach Resort& Casino offers rates from$190. The special military rate includes daily breakfast for one. Book at sheratonnassau.com by selecting “Government Employee” under the rate preferences. Guests must present a valid government ID upon check-in.

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