Slopes, sun or city: 6 great travel deals
The week between Christmas and New Year's may be one of the most popular times for traveling, but that doesn't mean you still can't score a deal.
Ski: Crested Butte, Colo.
Total price for two: $1,450 (including lift tickets)
You'll save a lot on lift and lodging packages if you choose Crested Butte over the more well-known Breckenridge, says Dan Sherman of Ski.com. A five-night stay with lift tickets at the Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel -- a 238-room resort located 150 yards from the lifts -- costs $725 per person, based on quadruple occupancy, if you book by Nov. 23.
Though the mountain is smaller than Breckenridge, it has about the same percentage of expert trails (31% vs. 32%).
Non-skiers can ice skate and go tubing at nearby Adventure Park. If you book through Ski.com and buy three tickets, you're eligible for an airfare credit of up to $400.
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Last updated November 01 2010: 9:35 AM ET
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