Last-Minute Winter Escapes

In case you missed it, The New York Times had a terrific round-up of last-minute winter getaways in Sunday's Travel section. Craving a little warmth to get you through the final days of winter? Here are some sample deals:

Beach bash in Mexico's Yucatan. After an $80 million sand restoration project, the beaches south of Cancun are sitting pretty. Stay at the Gran Melia Cancun and score a 35% discount on rates plus a room upgrade and resort credit. Book the Royal Hideaway Playacar and get a 30% discount.

Puerto Rico sunshine: Take advantage of the "Winter Escapes" package at the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza, where room rates start at $199, and get breakfast for two plus a $50 room credit, which you can use at "the homegrown celebrity chef Wilo Benet’s Pikayo, which recently relocated to the hotel and has been luring diners to its communal table for lobster empanadas and bay scallop ceviche."