Travel Deals: Florida and Florence, Italy, for less

Here are travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea, and air. Deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions such as day of travel, blackout dates, and advance-purchase requirements may apply.

Land

Thirteen hotels in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., area are offering a Vacation Like a VIP promotion. The minimum two-night package includes a $100 resort credit, valet parking, $25 American Express gift card, room upgrade based on availability, and a coupon booklet for local attractions, shopping, and activities. Participating hotels include Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Westin properties. Prices vary by hotel. For example, the two-night package at the oceanfront Atlantic Resort & Spa in mid-July is $442, including $44 taxes. Travel through Oct. 15. Info: 800-227-8669, www.sunny.org/vip.

Virginia's Natural Bridge is offering a Summer Escape package starting at $85 per couple per night (plus about $6 taxes) for Sunday-through-Thursday stays, a savings of $84. (Weekend stays start at $139 plus tax, a savings of $36.) Deal includes lodging at the Natural Bridge Hotel, full breakfast, and admission to Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge Caverns, and the new Butterflies at the Bridge, the largest indoor butterfly garden in Virginia. Add up to two extra guests per room for $30 each (children are $20). Available through Labor Day. Info: 800-533-1410, www.naturalbridgeoffers.com.

The Villas at Monteverdi, a restored 14th-century property between Florence and Rome, is offering 20 percent off a six-night package for four people. The per-person cost of $1,200 - regularly $1,550 - includes six nights in a two-bedroom villa; daily breakfast; yoga classes; a dinner prepared by a local chef; a walking tour of the village Castiglioncello del Trinoro, followed by lunch; and fees and taxes. Book by July 31; stay through Dec. 31. Info: 866-644-0787, www.monteverdituscany.com.

The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, an all-inclusive resort in St. Thomas, is offering early-booking discounts for the winter. With the deal, a January stay for two people costs $439 per night, compared with the usual $679. Price includes all meals and beverages, entertainment, a supervised Kid's Club, and an activities program. Add $61 per night in fees and taxes. Four-night minimum stay required. Book by July 17; travel Dec. 23-Jan. 31. Info: 888-582-9104, www.sugarbaywyndham.com.