Costa Rica With Travel by Jen, enjoy a seven-night adventure in Costa Rica for not much more than the cost of airfare. Starting at $559 per person double, the package includes round-trip air from Newark Airport to San Jose, three nights at Linda Vista del Norte Mountain Lodge outside San Jose, three nights at Flamingo Beach Resort near Tamarindo, daily breakfast, a volcano hike and a canopy tour. Multiple departures in November and December. About $75 in taxes additional. Air to San Jose typically costs close to $500. 800-538-9188, jetsetvacations.com or 800-603-3178, travelbyjen.com 
 Finding ski-resort deals This time of year, walk-up lift tickets can easily top $70 a day at some ski resorts, so it's well worth searching for discounts: • Check resort websites for deals, including early-bird ticket/hotel discounts. • Ski midweek when lifts and hotels can cost less. • Buy the cheaper half-day ticket available at some resorts and ski without breaks. • Search online for special discounts. Washington's Crystal Mountain, for example, offers military discounts, including half-price tickets some days, and airline employees with valid identification get $7 off on Tuesdays. (Mct) 
 Jet Blue getaways Jet Blue is offering a variety of well-priced flights leaving from Kennedy Airport, including flights to Burlington, Vt. (starting at $61), Chicago, Ill. (starting at $81), Tampa, Fla. (starting at $114) and Phoenix, Ariz. (starting at $139). jetblue.com 
 Marriot promotion With Marriott's Stay Here, Fly There promotion,, spend at least two nights at one of nearly 30&nbsp; participating resorts and receive a companion airline ticket voucher for a future flight, plus a $100 resort credit. Deal is valid at properties in Hawaii, Colorado, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Texas. Resort credit is good for golf, spa and dining services. Rates vary. Book by Dec. 31. Use promo code P91. Marriott.com 
 Alberta ski-and-stay deal If you're looking for a ski vacation, Alberta's Mount Royal Hotel - conveniently located in the center of downtown Banff - is offering a ski-and-stay package. Stay three nights, get the fourth night free, with rooms starting at $86 per night. All rates are based on double occupancy and do not include taxes. All packages are subject to availability. remembertobreathe.com 
 Expedia's ASAP Deals begin today for Expedia's ASAP (A Sudden Amazing Price) deals at both Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort (Myrtle Beach) and Circus Circus (Las Vegas). The deals offer travelers 50% off their stay. Travel end date for Myrtle Beach is Feb. 13 and Feb. 29 for Las Vegas. Expedia is also offering savings from New York City to several all-inclusive resorts, including the Valentin Imperial Maya in Mexico's Riviera Maya between Dec. 1-5. Expedia.com for more info on all deals.

Costa Rica With Travel by Jen, enjoy a seven-night adventure in Costa Rica for not much more than the cost of airfare. Starting at $559 per person double, the package includes round-trip air from Newark Airport to San Jose, three nights at Linda Vista del Norte Mountain Lodge outside San Jose, three nights at Flamingo Beach Resort near Tamarindo, daily breakfast, a volcano hike and a canopy tour. Multiple departures in November and December. About $75 in taxes additional. Air to San Jose typically costs close to $500. 800-538-9188, jetsetvacations.com or 800-603-3178, travelbyjen.com Finding ski-resort deals This time of year, walk-up lift tickets can easily top $70 a day at some ski resorts, so it's well worth searching for discounts: • Check resort websites for deals, including early-bird ticket/hotel discounts. • Ski midweek when lifts and hotels can cost less. • Buy the cheaper half-day ticket available at some resorts and ski without breaks. • Search online for special discounts. Washington's Crystal Mountain, for example, offers military discounts, including half-price tickets some days, and airline employees with valid identification get $7 off on Tuesdays. (Mct) Jet Blue getaways Jet Blue is offering a variety of well-priced flights leaving from Kennedy Airport, including flights to Burlington, Vt. (starting at $61), Chicago, Ill. (starting at $81), Tampa, Fla. (starting at $114) and Phoenix, Ariz. (starting at $139). jetblue.com Marriot promotion With Marriott's Stay Here, Fly There promotion,, spend at least two nights at one of nearly 30 participating resorts and receive a companion airline ticket voucher for a future flight, plus a $100 resort credit. Deal is valid at properties in Hawaii, Colorado, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada and Texas. Resort credit is good for golf, spa and dining services. Rates vary. Book by Dec. 31. Use promo code P91. Marriott.com Alberta ski-and-stay deal If you're looking for a ski vacation, Alberta's Mount Royal Hotel - conveniently located in the center of downtown Banff - is offering a ski-and-stay package. Stay three nights, get the fourth night free, with rooms starting at $86 per night. All rates are based on double occupancy and do not include taxes. All packages are subject to availability. remembertobreathe.com Expedia's ASAP Deals begin today for Expedia's ASAP (A Sudden Amazing Price) deals at both Westgate Myrtle Beach Resort (Myrtle Beach) and Circus Circus (Las Vegas). The deals offer travelers 50% off their stay. Travel end date for Myrtle Beach is Feb. 13 and Feb. 29 for Las Vegas. Expedia is also offering savings from New York City to several all-inclusive resorts, including the Valentin Imperial Maya in Mexico's Riviera Maya between Dec. 1-5. Expedia.com for more info on all deals.

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