Like most destinations this year, Orlando is offering values like never before -- even during summer.

Expect buy-two-nights, get-one-free offers at lodgings; four rounds of golf for the price of three and adult tickets for children's prices. Those deals don't usually apply to the major parks like Disney, SeaWorld and Universal, but even those parks are serving up better-than-usual offers (see box page 4J).

Here are a few tips that can save you bucks:

• Check out the Deal of the Week at www.orlandoinfo.com. These offer discounts sometimes as much as 50 percent above regular offers.

• Get the Bundles of Free Smiles card from the local tourism bureau for discounts on dining, activities and lodging. You can download it at www.orlandoinfo.com.

• Ask about Florida-resident offers. Many lodgings and attractions offer them.

• Buy attraction tickets online; often you'll find a discount.

• Check online for hotel discounts. Your first stop should be the area's tourism website, www.orlandoinfo.com; then do a Google search for ``orlando hotel discounts.''

• Check out vacation villas. If you're with a crowd, you can get maximum space for the price -- usually a multi-bedroom apartment, condo or house; most have a resort or individual pool. Even at timeshare resorts and vacation clubs, you don't have to be a member to rent. Options include Disney's Vacation Club (//disneyworld.disney.go.com/), Westgate Resorts (www.westgateresorts.com), All-Star Vacation Homes (www.allstarvacationhomes.com), Homeaway.com (www.homeaway.com), Rentalo (www.rentalo.com) and Vacation Rental by Owner (www.vrbo.com).

Here are a few deals currently available:

• The 2,300-acre Reunion Resort offers a three-bedroom deluxe villas for $229 per night through Sept. 30. www.reunionresort.com; 888-418-9611.

• Rosen Hotels & Resorts are offering a ''Family Stimulus Package'' that costs $1 for the first night and $59.99 for the second night and each additional night, with a two-night minimum. Lodging included are Quality Inn International, Rodeway Inn International, Quality Inn Plaza along I-Drive, and Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista near Walt Disney World. Book by June 30 for travel through Dec. 23; based on availability. www.orlandohotels4less.com/1; 877- 224-5377.

• Through Dec. 1, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers a Culinary Weekend Escapes package for $299 per room. The package includes a chef demonstration and tasting, complimentary parking, Saturday night stay in a deluxe room, and a $200 resort credit. Additional nights at $139; subject to availability and blackout dates.

www.hyattgrandcypress.com; 407-239-1234.

• Golfers stay and play at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate for $139 per person, per night, double occupancy through Dec. 31. The package includes same-day continuous play on the International and National courses, unlimited play during stay on Champions 9, complimentary club cleaning and storage and daily breakfast buffet. www.omnihotels.com; 800-THE-OMNI. Of course, some blackout dates apply.

-- JANE WOOLDRIDGE