As the summer travel season kicks into high gear, prices for travel are beginning to rise accordingly. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t travel deals to be had.

This week, PeterGreenberg.com offers up discounts on an island getaway in Mexico, Windstar cruises in Europe and hotels in some of America’s biggest and most popular cities. So whatever sort of vacation you’d like to have, you can find savings in our weekly travel deal roundup…

1. An Island Getaway in Mexico’s Baja California Sur

Want an island vacation this summer? Head to the islands of Loreto in Baja California Sur, where the brand-new Villa del Palmar Beach Resort and Spa is offering special summer discounts.

Rates are reduced by 30 percent, starting from $208 a night for a double, or from $350 a night for an all-inclusive package that includes meals, beverages, golf, and other outdoor activities. These rates are valid through October 31, 2011.

With easy access to the Sea of Cortez and the Sierra de la Giganta Mountains, the resort features activities like snorkeling, kayaking and scuba diving, as well as mountain hiking, climbing, and more. For more information, visit www.villadelpalmarloreto.com.

2.  Save Big on Sail-and-Stay European Packages with Windstar

Save up to 47 percent off brochure rates with Windstar’s new sail-and-stay packages in Europe. A series of seven-day European cruises on the Wind Spirit, Wind Star and Wind Surf will include two free hotel nights in Athens, Barcelona or Rome.

Packages include:

• Sail between Athens and Istanbul and get two free hotel nights in Athens from $2,699 per person;
• Sail from Lisbon to Barcelona and get two free hotels nights in Barcelona from $2,099 per person;
• Sail from Nice to Rome and get two free nights in Rome from $1,999 per person;

Rates are based on double occupancy for Category B staterooms and do not include taxes. This offer expires July 15, 2011 and may not be combined with other promotions. For more information, visit www.windstarcruises.com.

3.  Urban Deals at Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Score summer deals at Millennium Hotels & Resorts in New York, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles. At the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, the Bob Marley package includes overnight accommodations, tickets to the Grammy Museum’s Bob Marley Exhibit, and breakfast for two, from $209 a night. This deal is valid through September 30, 2011.

Bike and play at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, with overnight accommodations and an all-day bike rental or guided bike tour from $209 a night. This deal is valid through September 5, 2011. For more information, visit www.millenniumhotels.com.

Related Links on PeterGreenberg.com:

• Travel Deals: Hotels Helping Japan, Winter in Italy & Event Ticket Discounts
• Previous Deals: Groupon, Golf & Going Green
• Previous Deals: Hotel Cash & Family Travel Deals for the Summer Travel Season

By Sarika Chawla for PeterGreenberg.com