Fly to Jamaica round trip for under $225

By Clara Bosonetto Maerz

For ajc.com

Get ready to head south to soak up the warm sunshine and hospitality of Jamaica. Starting on Feb. 11, get to this friendly island at round-trip airfares under $225.

That February date is when AirTran will begin to offer a daily nonstop flight between Atlanta and Montego Bay.

Through Jan. 14, buy one-way tickets of $89, or $112.10 including all taxes and fees.

This sale rate is valid on trips started on or after Feb. 11 and finished by May 26. Blackout dates to avoid include Feb. 12, 13, 15, 20, 21; March 26-28 and April 2, 3, 10 and 11.

The $89 one-way rate is valid only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sale rates of $99 are valid on Sunday-Thursday departures to Jamaica and returns Monday-Friday.

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Another important sale ends at midnight on Friday, Jan. 15. That's the BookIt.com 99-hour sale which extends discounts of up to 60% off on all-inclusive stays across the island.

One special deal I spied was a $99 per person, per night rate at the all-inclusive Grand Pineapple Beach Resort in Negril, a property fitting for singles, couples and families (the regular rate at this property can rise to $264 per person, per night). This rate is valid for stays through Dec. 22 when booked by Friday.

See more details and other participating resorts - including Couples and Sandals Resorts - at BookIt.com, http://bookit.com/caribbean/jamaica