Retreat to an upscale Barbados resort loaded with free perks for $199 per night.

Watch the waves from an oceanview room at The Fairmont Royal Pavilion through July 20 or Aug. 7 - Sept. 30. During these times, rooms regularly cost as much as $499 per night.

As part of this sale, one child 18 and younger stays free in the room. Free family-friendly activities include sand castle competitions and movie nights. Plus children 5 and younger get free kids meals, and meals for ages 6-12 are half off.

A AAA 4-Diamond resort for the past 14 years, the resort has two restaurants, in-room spa services and these unique free activities:

• Snorkeling with turtles (guided by a beach-staff member)
• Nonmotorized water sports like kayaks
• Afternoon tea and snacks
• Cocktails on Tuesdays
• Internet access

To get these special rates online and by phone, you must pay the full amount at time of booking; this rate is nonrefundable. The oceanview room fits up to three people; book connecting rooms for families of four or more.