30 Winter Travel Deals: Save on Flights, Cruises, Hotels & More

15.02.2024 - 22:17 / cntraveler.com

We’re living in a leap year, which means one extra day to factor into upcoming vacation plans. With a little planning, you can put that day to use and still save money, thanks to a host of late winter and early spring sales now in full effect. Through President’s Day, leap day, and beyond, you’ll find last-minute flight deals, once-in-a-lifetime tour itineraries, and all sorts of sunny destinations to escape to while we wait out winter.

If you’re craving a beachside getaway, you can lock in a free night at Portugal’s new luxury Reserve hotel, or 29 percent off your stay at a Readers' Choice Award–winning Key Largo property. If you’d prefer a classic Napa Valley experience, extend your weekend trip at no extra cost thanks to The Meritage’s leap day special. Out on the water you’ve got options, too: discounted solo travel with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and $4,000 off Hurtigruten Expeditions only scratch the surface. Planes, trains, boats, or automobiles, there’s a winter travel deal for you.

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Verify your student status with Lufthansa and immediately reap the rewards, unlocking a host of discounted economy flights between the United States and Europe, India, Africa, or the Middle East. Students also earn one free piece of checked baggage and the option to get a refund without fees. The program only applies to students in college who are over the age of 16.

Winter sales are in full swing at Frontier Airlines, where travelers can currently snag one-way flights as cheap as $19 between select locations on select dates. This option works best if you’re flexible with dates and destinations—you won’t have a lot of wiggle room with these deals. If you’re feeling restless, on a budget, or are eager to get out of town, consider Frontier for an affordable start to your getaway.

The budget airline is making it a cinch to save big not just on airfare, but hotels and more with its vacation packages, which are currently up to 30 percent off when travelers book a combination of flights, hotels, or rental cars together. Several of the top deals offer trips to Las Vegas and Cancun from cities like Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta, starting at surprisingly low prices that include flights and a hotel.

Stopover packages are a great way to add another destination to your journey without spending too much extra cash. Travelers who want to experience Abu Dhabi can take advantage of Etihad Airways’ discounted Stopover Packages, which currently include 40 percent off two-