HOUSTON--JANUARY 24, 2013-- For the next 96 hours, long-weekend Mazatlan getaways -- including nonstop roundtrip flights from Houston, three nights in an oceanview room, and all meals and beverages -- are reduced to $499 per person.

This CheapCaribbean.com deal -- available for the first 99 bookings only -- at El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel knocks $340 off the cost of purchasing components of the package separately. It is available for most Friday departures Jan. 25 - April 5.

This Mazatlan sale, which launched to announce nonstop service from Houston on Mondays and Fridays, also includes discounts on four- and seven-night packages. The sale ends at 11:59 p.m. PT Sunday.

Note: Some dates will be listed at $503-$523, but in test booking we found fares on most dates to be lower at the end of the booking process.

About El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel: Located in the Golden Zone near shopping, restaurants and nightlife, this beachfront hotel features rooms with private balconies, three restaurants, two pools with a swim-up bar and a kids club. Guests also have access to the restaurants and facilities at the three neighboring El Cid resorts.