- Carnival is offering a special rate of $1,199 (plus $163 fees and fuel surcharge) per person double for a 12-night Mediterranean cruise departing from Rome on June 27. Brochure rate was $2,999. Info: 888-227-6482.

- Book a trip to Africa with Intrepid Travel by April 30 and receive 50 percent off a companion’s fare or a subsequent trip for yourself. Deal applies to many July-October itineraries; pricing varies. For example, the five-night African Insight Northbound tour starts at $590 for the first person (plus $280 local payments); price for second person (or second tour) is $295, plus local payment. Tour includes camping accommodations, most meals and overland transport from Johannesburg to Livingstone, Zambia. Airfare is extra. Info: 800-970-7299

THE WASHINGTON POST