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Now you have the perfect excuse to hit the slopes out West this winter. The upscale Mountain Lodge at Telluride, in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, is currently offering its Great Winter White Sale. Book any two-bedroom unit at the resort for three nights or more and save 30% on hotel rates. The resort also offers 30% off adult lift tickets as part of this deal.

The Mountain Lodge is ideally located halfway up Telluride Mountain, so it couldn’t be easier to start your day on the slopes.  The resort community, which also includes upscale condos for higher rates, offers an elegant lobby with a fireplace, a heated pool and Jacuzzi, a fitness center, and onsite ski rentals. Enjoy a drink at the rustic Tavern Bar after a day on the mountain, eat at the new resort restaurant, The View, or explore charming downtown Telluride.

THE VALUE: Save 30% on current hotel rates, along with 30% on lift tickets.

THE CATCH: Discounted lift tickets must be booked in advance. Also, this deal also only applies to stays through February 10 – so hurry!

THE DETAILS: Visit the Mountain Lodge at Telluride and enter the promo code WHITE.

WE’VE GOT MORE: For general trip-planning information, see our Telluride Travel Guide, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights to Telluride.

Situated in the snow-covered heart of the Colorado Rockies, the family-friendly slopes of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, set in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, are beckoning travelers with some terrifically discounted ski-and-stay packages. Valid on travel during select periods through early April, the “Ski & Stay in Paradise” deal can be redeemed at 19 participating properties, including condos, cabins, inns, bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, hostels, and vacation homes. Snag the lowest rates of $62 per person, per night, at the Rodeway Inn in Gunnison (for two adults); try the two-bedroom riverfront cabin at the Three Rivers Resort in Almont for $73 per person, per night (based on four adults); or, stay at the Old Town Inn in Crested Butte with rates from $92 per person, per night (for two adults). Package rates include one night of lodging and two adult lift tickets; extra nights and lift tickets (including lift tix for kids) can be tacked on at an additional cost.

THE VALUE: This promotion represents a 35 percent savings.

THE CATCH: Valid for travel through April 8, 2012, there is a blackout period on the deal between February 17 and March 25. Additionally, a few properties require 2- or 3-night minimum stays.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.paradisepackage.com for rates and direct links for all participating properties, which must be contacted directly to book this deal.

WE’VE GOT MORE: For general trip-planning information, see our Crusted Butte Travel Guide, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights, hotels, vacation packages, and more travel deals.

Bring the whole family to an all-inclusive beach resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, this holiday season. The Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Montego Bay is offering stays from $72 per person, per night – a savings of 65% on current rates.

Stay now through December 24. These rates include all meals and snacks, resort activities and entertainment, non-motorized water sports, and free in-room WiFi. Plus, two children per booking stay for free.

Located directly on the beach, the expansive SunSpree also offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service spa, and plenty of sports, swimming and activity options for the whole family, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, and lounges.

THE VALUE: Save 65% and receive all-inclusive amenities at this family-friendly Montego Bay resort.

THE CATCH: These rates are only available through December 24.

THE DETAILS: Visit the SunSpree Montego Bay or call 888-288-6006 to book.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our Jamaica Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights to Montego Bay.

Treat yourself this winter to a little luxury at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Golf Resort, Spa and Marina for as low as $119 per night. The 400-room four-diamond resort is conveniently located on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore and boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, an 18,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa & Salon and a children’s recreation center.

Winter is an ideal time to visit the Hyatt, with a number of events and celebrations on offer. The annual Oyster Fest, celebrated from November 18 through 27, features oyster tastings, oyster menu specials and an Oyster Cook-Off. On Thanksgiving Day, enjoy a hearty buffet in the Chesapeake Ballroom or stay over Christmas for such highlights as holiday story time, complimentary hot chocolate, breakfast with Santa, and even a fruitcake-eating contest.

The Winter Escape Package is available from November 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, and includes overnight accommodation and a s’mores kit. Rates start at $119 per night (Sunday through Thursday) and $169 per night on Fridays and Saturdays.

THE VALUE: Standard rates usually start at $199 during this period, so you’ll save 40 percent per night.

THE CATCH: Rates don’t include tax or resort fee (usually $20 per room, per night).

THE DETAILS: To book this package, call 800-633.7313 or visit www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our Maryland Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights, packages, and more travel deals.

Escape the cold this winter on Nassau Paradise Island, which is giving away a $400 air credit to passengers who book a six-night stay at one of 17 participating resorts by November 21. The deal is valid for travel through March 4, and it encompasses luxury and budget accommodations. Travelers who can’t afford a six-night getaway may book a four-night vacation to score a $250 savings per room.

THE VALUE: Save up to $400 on airfare – enough to cover one round-trip flight from New York City to Nassau or nearly two tickets from Miami to the island, based on current ticket prices.

THE CATCH: You must book a six-night, air-inclusive stay to get the full, $400 credit. Four and five-night stays earn a $250 discount.

THE DETAILS: Visit the Nassau Paradise Island deal page to book.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our Nassau and Paradise Island Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on more travel deals.

Visit colorful Santa Fe this fall and winter with your best friend or significant other and save. The Inn on the Alameda, nestled in the heart of the city, is offering a Best Friends Package – only $83 per night, per person, for two nights. This means you’ll save up to 30% off seasonal rates, and you’ll also get a lavish breakfast each morning, a complimentary wine-and-cheese reception each afternoon, two 50-minute massages, and a gift-certificate to be used at the nearby Kakawa Chocolate House. Plus, all guests receive complimentary WiFi and complimentary parking.

The Inn on the Alameda is an urban oasis located conveniently in the heart of downtown. The Inn’s colorful gardens, adobe walls, peaceful patios and friendly staff will put every visitor at ease. Guests will also enjoy soaking up the culture and welcome spirit of Santa Fe, an eclectic amalgam of Native America, Old Spain, and the Wild West. It boasts distinctive art with its 200-plus galleries, fantastic regional cuisine and boutique shopping.

THE VALUE: Save up to 30% off seasonal rates, plus receive daily breakfast, two massages, and more.

THE CATCH: This deal does not apply during select dates surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

THE DETAILS: Visit their website to learn more. Call 888-984-2121 to book with the Inn on the Alameda, or email them about the Best Friends Package at info@innonthealameda.com.

WE’VE GOT MORE: See our New Mexico Travel Guide for more trip-planning information, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find the lowest rates on flights, hotels, packages, and more travel deals.

Whether you’re packing up the family for a few more days of quality time before everyone’s hectic school year schedules start up again or planning a rendezvous for two, these hotels are offering an old-school way to kick it on a red-checkered blanket, no ants allowed, for the last few days of summer.

Head west to the family-owned El Capitan Canyon located on the Pacific coast of Southern California for the Family Picnic Package, which includes a two-night stay in the accommodation of your choice. This upscale outdoor destination is nestled against the Los Padres National Forest and only a five-minute walk away from the El Capitan State Beach. The package includes a complimentary Canyon Logo picnic bag packed with a s’mores kit for four and a bundle of firewood, as well as a picnic blanket, trail mix snack, and a lunch coupon for four to be redeemed at either the Canyon Deli Garden Patio or the Back Market Lawn. Lunch can be packed up to go and enjoyed with gorgeous ocean and mountain views from one of Canyon’s several hiking trails. Rates start at $384 for two nights in the Safari Tent, $516 for a Cedar Cabin, and $494 for the Adventure Yurt; www.elcapitancanyon.com.

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Battling the crowds at Disney World and Universal Studios is an exhausting endeavor in the summer heat. Cool off and avoid some of the masses at Orlando’s Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort, which is offering 20 percent off room rates through September 30, plus throwing in a $25 resort credit. Kids will adore the park’s four slides (waterpark entrance included in a daily resort fee), while parents will appreciate the poolside bar.

THE VALUE: The package amounts to a 20 percent savings.

THE CATCH: A two-night minimum stay is required to secure this rate; a $19 daily resort fee applies.

THE DETAILS: Call 407-351-2626 to book and mention ShermansTravel; valid for travel August 14 through September 30.

Grab the children, take to the air, and touch down in Mexico’s Riviera Maya for three nights with this deal from Travelhoppers.com. Starting at just $399 per person, fly out of Fort Lauderdale and escape into the 4-Star, all-suite comfort of Grand Riviera Princess where up to two children (ages 1-12) stay and eat free. Book by July 31 but travel anytime between now and October 31 to take advantage of this deal which includes hotel taxes & gratuity. Other destination cities are available starting at just $26 more.

THE VALUE: Priced separately this deal can cost nearly $500 or more.

THE CATCH: The kids stay and eat free is based on two paying adults, and does not include the air, taxes, and fees for the kids

THE DETAILS: Click here to get more information on this deal from Travelhoppers.com or call 1-855-222-8227 to book now.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Check out our Riviera Maya Travel Guide to help plan your family vacation!

Dreaming of an exotic vacation to China, but don’t have enough money or time? Maximize both with this incredible two-city package from China Spree. For just $899 this January or February, get non-stop, round-trip flights from San Francisco (other gateways available), round-trip air from Beijing to Shanghai, luxury hotels, many meals, guided tours and entrance fees.

This Two Great Cities Package includes:

• Non-stop, round-trip airfare from San Francisco [non-stop from New York City available for $1,229, or fly via San Francisco from DC or Chicago ($1,199) or Houston ($1,149)] to Beijing
• Round-trip flights from Beijing to Shanghai
• 6 nights’ 4-star hotel accommodation
• Daily American breakfast, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner
• Guided tours and many entrance fees including: a tour of Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City, a rickshaw ride through hutongs (traditional neighborhood alleys), a visit to a courtyard home and local market, a dumpling making demonstration, the Sacred Way of Ming Tombs, the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven (featuring Ming architecture),  the Summer Palace, a 16th-century bazaar, the skyscrapers of Pudong, and the Oriental Pearl Tower (with 360-degree city views).

THE VALUE: Flights alone in January and February are around $900 just to Beijing, and the hotels included in the package cost over $880 for six-nights. Factor in the included domestic air, tours, and meals, and this deal saves close to $1,000 per person.

THE CATCH: You’ll pay an extra $257 to cover not-included air taxes and China visa fees. Also, prices are based on paying by check or money order — booking by credit card will cost $200 extra.

THE DETAILS: To book your stay, visit China Spree’s website. This deal is available until sold out.

WE’VE GOT MORE: Start planning your vacation with our China Travel Guide.