Passport-Free Vacations and Discounts

No need to shell out for a passport to catch some rays in the Caribbean. Head to St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John or Puerto Rico -- all U.S. territories -- and reach the beach without shuffling through passport control.

Although trips to these islands are normally pricey, you can save as much as 70% on your next getaway with CheapCaribbean.com’s No Passport Sale, ending this Friday. Book a six-night vacation to the Chenay Bay Beach Resort in St. Croix for as little as $399 per person (or upgrade to the 4-star Renaissance St. Croix for $170 per person more). Available for the first 100 bookings only, this air-inclusive deal also offers $150 in dining, shopping and activity credits.

Other top deals include a four-night getaway to the Gran Melia Puerto Rico Golf Course & Villas from $399 per person, including air. Or save more than $400 per person and bask in luxury at the 5-star Westin St. John Resort & Villas.

Headed for more far-flung locales and need a passport? The U.S. State Department is having Passport Day on Sept. 17, when regional offices will have rare Saturday hours.