In honor of the U. S. Virgin Islands’ first American quarter, the department of tourism is offering 25-cent rooms through its Cent-sational Promotion. Deal includes 25-cent rates at nearly 10 hotels, $25 dining credit per person, $25 activities credit per person and commemorative coin set. To qualify, you must book an air and land package by Nov. 2 at Bookit. com and travel by Nov. 15. Three-night maximum stay. For example, three nights at the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort& Spa on St. Thomas starts at $565 per couple, including round-trip air from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and taxes. By comparison, rooms at the Wyndham start at $127 a night. Additional properties include the luxury Marriott Frenchman’s Reef&Morning Star Beach Resort on St. Thomas. To book: (888) 782-9722,

www.bookit.com

. For info on the U. S. Virgin Islands:

www.usvitourism.vi

. With CruiseWest, book a 2010 Alaskan cruise by Nov. 20 and save hundreds. With an early deposit of 20 percent, passengers save $250 each on Alaska’s Inside Passage or Gold Rush Inside Passage and $150 each on Glacier Bay Highlights or Glaciers of Prince William Sound. In addition, pay in full by Nov. 20 and receive $600 or $1,000 off per cabin, depending on the trip. For example, the seven-night Alaska’s Inside Passage costs $3,699 per person double after the $500 discount. Price includes taxes, gratuities, zodiac launches, one excursion per port and more.Info: (888) 851-8133,

www.cruisewest.com

. With Southwest Vacations, book a four-night (or longer) ski package to Salt Lake City and receive a free night and ski day. For example, round-trip air from Buffalo Niagara International, four nights at the Crystal Inn Hotel&Suites and a four-day Ski Salt Lake Super Pass starts at $664 per person double, including taxes. Depart Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Book by Dec. 15 for travel Nov. 17-April 18. Five-day advance purchase required. Pass is good at Alta, Solitude, Brighton and Snowbird. Blackout dates apply. By comparison, a four-day pass retails for $248, air is from $317 and the hotel starts at $93 a night.Info: (800) 423-5683,

www.southwestvacations.com

. Book 28 days in advance and save 25 percent on more than 170 Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts properties in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. For example, the Radisson Blu in Dresden, Germany, starts at $102 a night double, including breakfast and taxes; rate is typically from $131. Other discounted rates include the Radisson Blu in Johannesburg, from $214 (vs. $285). Discount is valid on a one night’s stay through January.Info: 800-333-3333,

www.radissonblu.com/great-offers

. EasyCruise is offering a 20 percent early-booking discount for three-and four-night Greece and Turkey cruises from April through October. Early booking prices are valid until Dec. 31. Information: 866-335-4975,

www.easyCruise.com

. Deals sell out quickly and are not guaranteed to be available. Restrictions sometimes apply.