Grand Cayman $74 O/W in one-day sale

By Clara Bosonetto Maerz

For ajc.com

One of the best airfare deals of the summer is actually good on trips taken through next summer, or by July 16, 2010. But you'll need to act instantly to get in on the savings!

Buy tickets as soon as you can today (Aug. 19) from USAirways to Grand Cayman Island at one-way rates of $74 ($117.60 each way including all taxes, fees and extras).

Give a 21-day or more advance notice of travel. Trips are permitted seven days a week, based on sale seat availability.

A number of blackout dates apply. Sale rates are not valid on Nov. 20, 21, 25, 26; Dec. 18-20 and 24-27; March 27, 28, 31 and April 1, 2 on southbound flights. Northbound travel at this rate is not permitted on Nov. 26-30; Dec. 26, 27; Jan. 1-4 or April 1-5 and 8-12.

USAirways serves Grand Cayman Island via one flight connection in Charlotte, N.C.

If you seek a top value stay while on Grand Cayman, divers, couples and families might consider a stay at the Sunshine Suites Resort. It's less than 200 yards from renowned Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach and is next door to Cayman's only 18-hole championship golf course and the island's most posh resort, The Ritz Carlton.

Guest accommodations are new suites, Deluxe suites and One-bedroom suites, each with fully equipped kitchens (cooktop, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, full-size refrigerator, complete cooking and eating utensils). A daily complimentary continental breakfast is served poolside.

Other resort features and amenities include a casual bar and grill, beach chairs and beach towels, and guest-operated laundry. Shops, restaurants, a supermarket and many entertainment options are within an easy walk. Jogging and cycling trails are adjacent to the resort.

Nightly rates for two start from $125 (valid on stays through Sept. 30) in a Studio Suite; $145 in a Deluxe Suite and $155 in a One-bedroom suite. Service charge and government tax is extra.

Another top source for booking affordable tours, activities and condo stays is with Cayman Vacations, I often recommend staring a ticket purchase low-price search at Kayak.com, but this sale seems to be exclusively offered at USAirways.