Tips from real travelers on cheap holiday getaways
CheapTickets.com asked travelers to share their dollar-saving insights, and the result is a list of the 10 most popular holiday destinations, based on current booking data.
From Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, these are the 10 most booked destinations, along with the average daily hotel rate.
1. Las Vegas $97.74
2. New York City $273.95
3. Cancun, Mexico $194.62
4. Orlando, Fla. $83.80
5. Oahu, Hawaii $151.08
6. Riviera Maya, Mexico $284.21
7. Miami $134.49
8. Chicago $135.52
9. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. $87.02
10. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico $155.18
The cheap travelers advised to book early, get rooms with a kitchen, go before high season, stay in smaller towns and book packages with hotel, flight and car rental.




Tom Uhlenbrock has been roaming the Midwest for eons, looking for rivers to float, wineries to visit, trails to hike, saloons to haunt, cozy places to stay. Let's share, and advice is free.
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