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Deal Roundup: Wave season cruises, winter getaways from the Caribbean to California and more

Jan. 09, 2022
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Every weekend, we round up the top miles, points and travel deals that you might have missed on TPG this week. Here's what you need to know:

Deal Alert: Fly round-trip to Turks and Caicos from under $250

(Photo by Summer Hull/The Points Guy)

If the thought of spending time in Turks and Caicos sounds great right about now, you'll want to read about this deal. American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and WestJet are offering round-trip flights for less than $250. Fly from Atlanta, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Miami and other major cities to Turks and Caicos (PLS) from February to November, with the best deals in February.

Related: What it's like to visit the Turks and Caicos islands right now

Deal alert: Winter getaways to Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands from $199 round-trip

Condado Ocean Club San Juan, Puerto Rico May 2021. (Photo by Clint Henderson: The Points Guy)

Great winter getaways are on everyone's mind right now, and we've found a deal that can take you to beautiful Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands for as low as $199. Travel on American, Delta JetBlue, United from major American cities including Atlanta, Denver, New York and Miami from now through March and from August through November.

Deal alert: Escape to sunny California this winter for fares as low as $98

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Universal Studios Hollywood is welcoming guests back to the Theme Park Friday, April 16 to experience the thrill rides and attractions. Universal Studios Hollywood is working with health and government officials to implement new health and safety procedures that include controlled capacity to enforce physical distancing and required face coverings as safeguards for the Coronavirus pandemic. In accordance with government guidelines, only California residents may visit at this time. Universal City Hollywood on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA.
Universal Studios Hollywood. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images)

Whether you're looking for a SoCal sojourn or a Bay Area excursion, The Golden State's attractions are too numerous to mention. And we have a deal that is calling your name. Fly on American Airlines to Los Angeles and San Francisco for under $200 round-trip from several major U.S. cities from now through March.

Wave season cruise deals for 2022

(Photo courtesy of Atlas Ocean Voyages)


From January through March, Wave season brings with it cruising's best deals of the year. We've gathered the top selection of cruise line promotions and perks available now. If two-for-one-pricing, free kids fares, complimentary hotel stays and onboard credit sounds like a win-win for you, look no further. These are the best deals we've found so far.

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