Deals on trips to the Caribbean and elsewhere

The week’s best travel bargains around the world !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LAND ●Windjammer Landing Beach Resort on the island of St. Lucia is offering discounts of 25 percent on stays through Dec. 20. Room rate starts at $120 a night plus $22 taxes, a savings of $40. The 60-acre, 247-room resort, built into a hillside facing the sea, offers several swimming pools, tennis courts, spa and fitness center. Info: 877-522-0722, www.windjammer-landing.com.●The 346-room Renaissance Dupont Circle in the District is offering a “Relatively Close” special this holiday season of $99 a night (plus $14 taxes). The promo reflects a $50-per-night savings and applies to stays Nov. 20-27 and Dec. 22-26. Guests must book Thanksgiving or Christmas night to qualify. A 14-day advance purchase is...

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Travelers turn back to travel agents

Apple’s iPhone 4S in stores today Congress losing patience with Iran policy Ron Paul the religious Obama sends troops to Africa Does Perry really want to leave Texas? The simple math of recession Stern: NBA deal soon or no games by 2012 At state dinner, sparkling amid rain On New Year’s Day, James Vaughn gave his travel agent a tough assignment: Book a 10-day trip to India. Departure date: Jan. 13. It took...

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