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These fall escapes offer discounts on spa treatments and other perks

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updated 1:16 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2008

ARUBA
Palm Beach, from $206 per room per night
The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa is having a fall sale. The room rate includes 15 percent off all spa treatments and a $100 voucher per room good toward a return stay in 2009. Plus, if you stay five nights or more, you'll receive a $150 credit toward the spa or any of the hotel's restaurants. The 354-room hotel has duty-free shops, a pool, and complimentary beach chairs and towels. Rates start at $206 per room per night, which is about 25 percent off typical rates.

When: Through Dec. 18, 2008.

Details: Does not include taxes of 22 percent. Based on single or double occupancy.

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Contact: 888/201-1718, radisson.com/aruba.

Oranjestad, from $223 per room per night
The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino's Adult Indulgence package includes accommodations and a fifth night free. You'll be treated to the Sunset in Style event held poolside on Sunday nights—enjoy complimentary martinis, tapas, and music (a $125 value), plus a chocolate turndown for that evening. Rates start at $223 per room per night, or $892 for the required five-night stay (at the typical four-night price).

When: Through Dec. 19, 2008.

Details: Does not include taxes of 20 percent. Based on single or double occupancy. Use promo code ER7. If your stay doesn't include a Sunday, you'll receive a $125 food and beverage credit per room in lieu of attending the Sunset in Style event.

Contact: 011-297/583-6000, marriott.com.

Palm Beach, from $306 per room per night
The Westin Aruba's Renew and Refuel package features accommodations, water activities (including snorkeling), a 45-minute massage for two, a sunset sail, and a beachside dinner for two at Azull (pictured). Rates start at $306 per room per night, or $918 for the required three-night stay.

When: Through Dec. 20, 2008.

Details: Includes all taxes and fees. Based on double occupancy; single occupancy rates start at $265 per room per night. Requires a three-night stay. Use promo code SOPRENEW.

Contact: 877/822-2222, westin.com/aruba.

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BAHAMAS

Nassau, from $199 per room per night
The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is offering a fourth night free and a $100 resort credit. You can use the resort credit toward food and beverages or any in-room charges. The 694-room hotel has 1,000 feet of white-sand beach nearby, a casino, three pools with waterfalls, whirlpools, and a swim-up bar. If you stay six nights, you'll receive a $200 resort credit. Rates start at $199 per room per night, or $597 for the required four-night stay (you'll save $199, as you're getting the fourth night free).

Book by: Sept. 30, 2008.

When: Through Dec. 19, 2008.

Details: Does not include taxes of 12 percent, a $15 per night resort fee, and a one-time $6 gratuity fee. Based on single or double occupancy.

Contact: 242/327-6000, sheraton.com/nassau.

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BARBADOS
St. James, from $385 per room per night
Stay at the Mango Bay, and save 25 percent off the high-season (spring) rates. The 76-room hotel is all-inclusive; meals and drinks, nightly entertainment, and water sports throughout your stay are included, as is a shopping excursion to Bridgetown. You'll stay in a standard room with garden views; upgrade to a one-bedroom apartment for $25 more per room per night. Rates start at $385 per room per night, a savings of 25 percent.

When: Through Dec. 14, 2008.

Details: All taxes and gratuities are included. Based on double occupancy; single occupancy rates start at $285 per room per night.

Contact: 845/628-1701, mangobaybarbados.com.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Puerto Plata or Punta Cana, from $96 per room per night
Thanks to Occidental Hotels & Resorts' fall sale, you can save up to 50 percent on bookings at these all-inclusive resorts: the Allegro Playa Dorada (from $96 per room per night) and the Occidental Grand Punta Cana (from $134 per room per night). The price covers unlimited meals and snacks, scuba classes, and water and beach sports. Additionally, kids under 12 stay free at the Allegro Playa Dorada (kids 13 and up pay adult rates). Rates start at $96 per room per night.

Book by: Oct. 15, 2008.

When: Through Dec. 19, 2008.

Details: All taxes and fees included. Based on double occupancy; single occupancy rates vary depending on resort.

Contact: 800/858-2258, occidentalhotels.com.

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