Deals at Mexico Resorts

If you’re anything like me, you’re burned-out from working lengthy hours just to make ends meet. A vacation is a notion that seems to float farther away as your bank account continues to dwindle—but how are you supposed to continue to fight the recession when you haven’t had a chance to decompress?

Through the end of 2009, Occidental Hotels & Resorts is offering temptingly low deals at six of its all-inclusive resorts in Mexico. Rates start as low as $46 per person per night, and some of the resorts offer free nights and options where kids can stay free. Take a summer vacation with the family, escape for a spur-of-the-moment long weekend in the fall or beat the winter blues—just make sure you book by June 15, 2009.

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Here are three of the best deals:

Allegro Nuevo Vallerta. Every second night is free (through Dec. 20), and kids 12 years and younger stay free through Dec. 19. Rates start at $46 per person per night. Call 800-858-2258 or visit www.occidentalhotels.com/allegro/NuevoVallarta.

Occidental Grand Cozumel. Rates start at $78 per person per night. Every second night is free through June 30. Every third night is free from July 1 to Dec. 20. Every fourth night is free for guests booking Royal Club accommodations through Dec. 18. Call 800-858-2258 or visit www.occidentalhotels.com/allegro/Cozumel.

Royal Hideaway Playacar. At this adult-only all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, every fourth night is free, with rates starting at $225 per person per night. Available for travel through Dec. 24. Call 800-999-9182 or visit www.royalhideaway.com.