TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Fla., about 30 minutes from Tampa on the Gulf Coast, has a Sun, Sand & Savings package through Sept. 30. The five-night deal, with lodging in a courtyard room at the Trade- Winds Sandpiper, starts at $780 (plus 12 percent taxes); rate for five nights usually starts at $940 (plus taxes). The package includes a gourmet card good for 20 percent savings at any TradeWinds restaurant. Info: 866-587-8538,
Kids travel free on Canada’s VIA Rail from June 1 to Sept. 15. Anyone age 18 or older buying an adult, senior or student fare Comfort Class ticket can receive a ticket for a child 11 or younger. Offer applies to all Comfort Class seat fares, including Supersaver rates. For example, buy one round-trip ticket from Toronto to Quebec at the Supersaver rate of $201 and your child rides free. One free child’s ticket per adult; tickets must be purchased together, and individuals must travel together. Info: 888-842-7245, viarail.ca/kids.
– The Washington Post
