Sports-loving travelers will enjoy a fun-filled stay at the fan-favorite Bolongo Bay Beach Resort during the 2011 Paradise Jam NCAA tournament. College hoops fans will score 30% savings on room-only rates in Oceanview or Beachfront accommodations, just steps from the golden sand beach at Bolongo Bay. With the savings, rates begin at $196 ppdo for an Oceanview room. Rates are subject to tax and service charge.

The top-rated holiday basketball tournament kicks off with the men’s tournament from November 18–21, 2011. This year’s participating men’s teams include Drake, Drexel, Marquette, Mississippi, Norfolk State, Texas Christian, Virginia and Winthrop.

For Thanksgiving, fans can be thankful to be in Caribbean cheering on their favorite women’s college basketball team. Facing off for this year’s 2011 Paradise Jam women’s tournament November 24–26 are Alabama, Lousiana Tech, Marquette, Michigan, Old Dominion, Prairie View A&M, Seton Hall and Washington State.

When not cheering on the teams, guests can enjoy ice-cold beers and cool cocktails at Iggies Beach Bar, a beachfront hammock, or a complimentary Hobie Cats, windsurfers, kayaks, snorkel gear, paddle boards and more.

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, 800-524-4746, www.paradisejam.com (tickets, info), www.bolongobay.com