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Family vacations don’t have to drive debt into the new year. Flights, hotels, and fun activities are possible for budget travelers if they know where to look. Check out the smoking deals we found so you can enjoy your family trip instead of worrying about how to pay for it.
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10 Affordable Holiday Destinations Your Wallet Will Thank You For
Think holiday travel is as elusive as Santa’s sleigh? Think again! Dollar Flight Club crunched 10,000 airline routes to uncover the top budget-friendly flights for Christmas and New Year’s travel. Spoiler alert: You can still book and stay on the nice (budget-friendly) list.
Internationally, Paris is calling from NYC for as low as $267. Tokyo whispers “konnichiwa” to LA travelers for $550–$700, while Cancun and Dublin practically scream “passport required!”
Closer to home, flights from Houston to New York are a steal at $183. Or swap snowflakes for sunshine with a $79 flight from LA to Denver. Feeling tropical? Jet from San Francisco to Kauai for $282 and perfect your hula.
Don’t let the holidays slip away without scoring these merry deals. Your next adventure is just a (cheap) boarding pass away!
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, well, yes. But it’s also a deal. Photo via Getty Images.
Escape to Paradise: Prana Maya Awaits
Say hello to Prana Maya, your new favorite island escape! Officially opening its doors on December 12th, this dreamy Belize resort has already enchanted a few lucky guests during its soft opening.
To celebrate—and for Cyber Monday—they’re upgrading their Bask in Belize offer! Book two nights or more for stays through June 30, 2025, and enjoy a $150 daily resort credit for indulgent dining, spa treatments, and more.
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Pack your sunscreen, and don’t forget to use promo code CYBER. Paradise is calling, and we can’t wait to welcome you!
A whole new world.. Photo via Getty Images.
Family Alert: Universal’s NYE Bash Has It All (Yes, Even for Kids!)
Parents, ready to party without sacrificing bedtime battles? Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE is here to save New Year’s! On December 31, from 9 PM to 2 AM, your family can ride, dance, and wow at fireworks—all included with park admission.
Skip the living room countdown chaos and upgrade to midnight magic. Groove with energetic DJs (who may have better playlists than Dad), snap Insta-worthy pics with themed photo ops, and conquer Hogwarts or Jurassic World before the clock strikes 12.
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Dazzling fireworks? Check. Rides for everyone? Double check. Memories that’ll last longer than the kids’ resolutions? Priceless.
Now that’s quite a bang! Photo courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood.
