Act fast and save: Book by the end of today (March 10) and you can an eight-night Caribbean cruise from New York City for $549 per person. Stops include Turks & Caicos, Nassau, Bahamas and Half Moon Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.

It's a deal that will save residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin $150 off current rates. Departures on April 29 and May 7 are aboard the Carnival Miracle, but if you're willing to pay $100 more you can leave on May 31. A balcony cabin will cost just $100 to $200 more. For information, click the link below or call 800-668-6414. To book online go to www.travelzoo.com/newsflash/63797174-766511, check off the "US/Canada Resident" box and select your state.

Here's are some deals from www.travel-ticker.com, including some that expire today, March 10. This one is for Spring Training fans who hope to head to Florida.

* The DiamondHead Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Myers Beach, FL, has 700-sq.-ft., one-bedroom Gulf-view suites for only $179, now-April 8. That's up to 50% off and includes weekends. Upgrades start at $30 more. Go to www.travel-ticker.com/details.jsp?encId=v1cpv7tdkazszok5kg9y and book by today.

* Mike Ditka's Runaway Beach Club Orlando has reduced rates to $69 for an 800 plus square-foot one-bedroom villa with gourmet kitchen and flat-screen TV. A two-bedroom villa is $30 more. Valid select dates, now through May 31. Go to www.travel-ticker.com/details.jsp?encId=xl20p0rb6sxehiar2yqk and book by March 13.

*The Resort at MarinaVillage along the Gulf Coast of Southwest, FL is offering a studio suite for $129 -- a 40 percent savings -- now until April 11. Go to www.travel-ticker.com/details.jsp?encId=zpt70dk4z707zukxsi1f and book by March 17.

Already planning your summer or fall vacation? Save up to 50 percent off the usual cost on several routes operated by AirTran Airways. This is good for travel through Nov. 16 and you must book your fare by the end of the day Thursday, March 11. Blackout dates do apply. Fares start at just $44 each way. With this sale more than 1,000 routes are available for less than $100 each way. The best pricing can be found for departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday with a 10-day advance purchase. To book go to www.airtran.com/sale.

-- Jim Buchta • 612-673-7376