Carnival's 12 Fun Days of Christmas Sale

Carnival is currently in the fourth day of a 12-day pre-Christmas sale that features a new offer every day.

Today's offer is for up to $100 off summer (June-August 2008) sailings to the Caribbean, with three- to five-day sailings priced from $279 per person.

Note: There's also a bonus "gift" that kicks in at 3 pm Eastern Standard Time: five-day cruises in an oceanview stateroom for prices starting at $399 per person (regularly $669). Availability is limited, so call right away if you're interested. Ask for fare code CPL8.

The offers expire tonight at midnight Thursday, December 6. Tomorrow will bring a new fifth day offer, and so on for each day until the 12 days are complete.

The fine print: Prices are valid on new bookings only. Full deposit is required when you book. Government taxes and fees are additional. Carnival will impose a fuel surcharge of $5 per day per person on all sailings departing on or after February 1, 2008.

For more information or bookings, go to Carnival's website or call 888-CARNIVAL or a travel agent. For today's featured deal, ask for fare code CPC1.

Photo of Carnival Ecstasy from Dennis Cox/WorldViews