While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamper travel, borders around the world are gradually reopening, with hotels and resorts in some of the most coveted destinations welcoming guests back with exceptional offers. Here are some of the top deals to be had this September.

Riviera Maya's Fairmont Mayakoba is offering savings of up to 20 percent on bookings made before December 31, 2020, for travel through March 31, 2020. The offer includes five percent off 1-2 night stays, 10 percent off 3-4 night stays and 20 percent off 5 or more night stays. Guests will also enjoy complimentary breakfast for two.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is rewarding guests with 25 percent off stays of at least two or three nights as part of its "Put Ordinary On Ice" promotion. The discount is available through January 3, 2021, for travel between September 6, 2020, and January 4, 2021.

Sandals Resorts wants travelers to book with confidence this fall. Highlights include elevated health and safety measures; Best Rate Guarantee; free room cancellations for reservations canceled 31 days or more prior to check-in date and the option to hold a room for as little as $49 per person.

For a limited time, Playa Hotels & Resorts is offering 10 percent off the price of a wedding package when guests book an Intimate Elegance or Lavish & Opulent Package by December 22, 2020, for travel January 6 - Feb. 10, 2021; May 1 - May 22, 2021; June 5 - June 26, 2021; August 21 - November 21, 2021, and December 1 - December 11, 2021. Other perks include a free one-hour cocktail party when booking five to 34 rooms and a complimentary cocktail party and two-hour dinner when booking 35-plus rooms.

MGM Resorts International's Bellagio and ARIA properties are inviting guests to bring their home office to Las Vegas with the "Viva Las Office" offer featuring limited midweek 3-, 4- and 5-night luxury packages starting at under $102 per night. The package includes an office-ready room with a desk and fast Wi-Fi. Guests can also take advantage of flexible check-in, food and beverage credits and their very own Executive Assistant.

Sandos Hotels & Resorts is offering special amenities for families and groups of at least eight people traveling before December 23, 2021. Perks include a group dinner with personalized attention, a free stay for at least one person and an organized activity from the hotel experience program, among others.

Book your wedding with La Coleccion Resorts by Fiesta Americana now through December 31, 2020, to receive a certificate for a two-night stay in a double occupancy room. The offer can be used during your wedding stay or beforehand if you want to preview the resort.

Groups can also save with Excellence this fall. Guests will receive a one-hour cocktail party with an open bar when they book five or more suites and a four-night complimentary stay for the organizer when 10 or more suites are booked. Book 15 suites or more and receive a private dinner or book 20 or more suites and get one suite upgrade for four nights for the VIP/organizer.