Spring break getaways on sale The buy:Sunquest is in the midst of a March Madness sale promising low-season rates during the peak season with prices starting around $700 for one-week, all-inclusive packages with air for travel in March and April. The savings: Up to $1,400 per couple. The catch: Taxes ranging from $300 to $400 are not included. Why it's worth it: It is available from gateways across Canada to a range of sunny destinations including Costa Rica, Curacao, Aruba, Jamaica, Mexico, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. Book it: Visit sunquest.ca. The buy: AmaWaterways has special pricing on river cruises in Europe and Vietnam and Cambodia. The savings: Buy one ticket and get one free on a Douro River cruise, or $800 off a couple. The catch: You have to book by Feb. 28. Why it's worth it: The discount applies to a wide range of cruises not only on the Danube and Rhine, including Christmas Market sailings, but also on the Mekong. Book it: AmaWaterways" Canadian representative can be reached at 1-866-760-1987 or visit glpworldwide.com. The buy: Delta Air Lines and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide are linking their loyalty programs as of March 1. The savings: The move, called Crossover Rewards, means you can use reap benefits and earn points from both programs with once account. The catch: The new program is only open to elite members of both programs. Why it's worth it: SkyMiles Diamond and Platinum Medallion members will have access to priority check-in, 4 p.m. late checkout and free Internet access at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. All Delta Medallion members will earn one mile per dollar spent on eligible room rates when staying with Starwood. SPG Platinum members receive one free checked bag, priority check-in and priority boarding on Delta. Book it: Visit delta.com/crossoverrewards or spg.com/crossoverrewards. The buy: Island Joy Rides has put its Cycle of Love Bike Tour - around Vancouver Island from June 14 to16 - on sale. The savings: $300 a couple, with the new price $649 a person. The catch: Taxes are not included. You have to book by Feb. 28. Why it's worth it: The package includes two nights at the Old House Village Hotel and Spa; all meals but one; hybrid bike and helmet rentals; snacks and beverages; champagne and seafood happy hour; van support/ferry fees to and from Denman Island; private guided tours at farms and wineries; all gratuities at hotel and restaurants. The ride also coincides with the Comox Valley's popular B.C. Shellfish Festival. Book it: Visit: islandjoyrides.com.