WINTER COMES EARLY AT HALF MOON

Half Moon, A RockResort, located in Rose Hall, Jamaica is offering travellers a chance to get an early start on winter, offering 25% off its regular rates as part of an Early Bird promotion. The 400-acre beachfront Jamaican resort is offering the discount on bookings for travel Jan 5 to Apr. 11 when booked by July 31. With the Early Bird promotion rates start at CDN $564 per suite, per night based on double occupancy. Larger groups can take advantage of the Early Bird offer in Half Moon’s, five-, six- and seven-bedroom garden view villas, each offering the personalized services of a butler, cook and housekeeper. Rates for a villa vacation start at CDN $1,590 per night for an expansive five bedroom villa. Government tax, service charge and resort fees are additional. Black-out dates are applicable. Go to http://www.halfmoon.com for more.