Caribbean deal

Yup, it's that time...lots of deals are popping on vacations to the south.

Here's one that looks good:

The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort Casino & Spa offers summer rates starting at $199, with fall rates of $149 -- nearly 60 percent savings over its high-season rates.

The caveats: You must stay four nights or more. The $199 rate applies to resort-view rooms from April 30 - Aug. 31; the $149 rate is offered Sept. 1 - Nov. 1. All are subject to limitations and availability (aren't they always?)

Info: www.westin.com/stmaarten; 011-(599)-543-6700.