{"id":97183470,"date":"2016-12-01T21:08:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T21:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97183470"},"modified":"2022-11-03T21:49:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T21:49:27","slug":"budget-friendly-winter-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/budget-friendly-winter-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodbye, Cold! Budget-Friendly Travel Tips to Keep You Warm This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In case you haven\u2019t already had to break out your jacket, gloves, and boots, we feel the need to tell you: winter is coming. Gray skies and dead car batteries can be enough to make you want to swear off your chilly town and start the search for a warmer climate to retreat to during the winter months. If you are already dreading shoveling snow and battling icy roads, we have rounded up a few warm-weather winter trips to consider getting away to (that won\u2019t break the bank)!<\/p>\n<h2>Phoenix<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Phoenix.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-97214267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Phoenix.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Phoenix.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Phoenix-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Phoenix-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As America\u2019s sunniest city, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-phoenix-phx-arizona?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix <\/a>relishes in the winter months thanks to highs hovering between the 60s and 70s and blue skies throughout the season. With snow being extremely rare in Arizona\u2019s Valley of the Sun, you won\u2019t have to worry about the ice and snow if you choose to escape here this winter. While the nighttime lows can be chilly, the warmer days make up for the bite you\u2019ll feel at night. Visiting in the winter also happens to be one of the most budget-friendly times to head to Phoenix. With hotel bookings lowering, resorts have to stick to more wallet-friendly room rates from November through February. You\u2019ll also dodge the inevitable markup that comes for baseball\u2019s spring training in March. Phoenix presents a prime rest and relaxation destination where you can play golf, head to a spa, unwind at a resort, or get out in the great outdoors with a hike up Camelback Mountain.<\/p>\n<h2>Nicaragua<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Nicaragua.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97214268\" src=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Nicaragua.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Nicaragua.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Nicaragua-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Nicaragua-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Generally less traveled and less expensive than nearby Costa Rica, Nicaragua appreciates being relatively new to the travel radar. Winter is one of the best times to visit because the rainy season has ended and the Pacific coast has turned lush and green. It is usually not too hot either, as Nicaragua appreciates a tropical and consistent climate. While you\u2019ll want to avoid Christmas and New Year\u2019s if you don\u2019t want to pay a premium for flights and hotels, Nicaragua lends the chance to do the unthinkable: surf down an active volcano or go diving in an underwater cave at reasonable prices. Toss in its many picture-perfect beaches and colonial architecture and you have the makings of a more exotic warm-weather winter escape.<\/p>\n<h2>Cancun<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cancun.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97214269\" src=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cancun.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cancun.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cancun-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cancun-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cancun has long been a favorite escape of those seeking warm weather year-round. In the winter months, the sunny paradise keeps temperatures comfortable, hovering in the mid-80s with lows in the mid-60s. In the winter months, the city quiets down, giving visitors a bit more peace, silence, and lower hotel prices. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/deals\/cheap-flights-in-december\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheap flights in December<\/a> are your best chances for scoring the lowest prices, but thanks to the wealth of hotel rooms in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-cancun-cun-mexico?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cancun<\/a>, it is almost always possible to find a deal. You\u2019ll be glad you skipped the blizzard back home when you&#8217;re exploring the nearby Mayan ruins or strolling the 14 miles of pristine white coastline.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/what-does-your-ideal-winter-getaway-look-like-lets-find-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Does Your Ideal Winter Getaway Look Like? Let\u2019s Find Out!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>New Orleans<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-New-Orleans.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97214270\" src=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-New-Orleans.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-New-Orleans.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-New-Orleans-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-New-Orleans-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t looking for beaches and high temperatures, New Orleans can be your answer for a warmer winter weather getaway in the US. Outside of Mardi Gras, the city keeps costs down for travelers during the winter months. December brings plenty of holiday cheer and d\u00e9cor and many restaurants offer special menu deals for the festive season. Winter highs usually stay in the mid-60s from November through February. Thanks to the generally mild weather in New Orleans, you can roam the electrifying streets of the French Quarter and Garden District without too much of a chill in the air. New Orleans can also save you a pretty penny on entertainment in the winter when live music isn\u2019t hard to come by over a drink or appetizers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cartagena<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cartagena.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97214271\" src=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cartagena.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cartagena.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cartagena-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Cartagena-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located on Colombia\u2019s northern coast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-cartagena-ctg-colombia?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cartagena<\/a>\u00a0makes for a fine warm-weather escape in the winter. With its vibrant and bustling UNESCO-protected Old Town, you can appreciate Spanish-built city walls, colorful colonial architecture, open-air cafes, and getting lost down cobbled streets. An added bonus for beach seekers in the winter is that the Islas des Rosario, an archipelago of 27 islands, is just one hour from the city. Cartagena can be a budget-friendly destination as it is pretty common to find cheap airfare from the US. December through February is also a good time to visit \u2014 it is one of the driest periods for the country.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Belize<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Belize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-97214272\" src=\"https:\/\/coawp-admin.fareportal.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Belize.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Belize-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Budget-friendly-winter-destinations-Belize-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wedged in between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize always tends to be a good value destination in terms of accommodations, food, and attractions. While the high season does stretch from November to late April, if you avoid the Christmas and Easter periods, it is still possible to score a deal during this popular time. You won\u2019t have to worry about rain getting in the way of your beach time, this is also the dry season for Belize. Once you touch down, you can enjoy Belize\u2019s great natural beauty from rainforest-covered mountains to Mayan pyramids to scuba diving in the world\u2019s second-longest barrier reef.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Where do you like to escape the cold in the winter that won\u2019t break the bank? Share your budget finds with us in the comments below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In case you haven\u2019t already had to break out your jacket, gloves, and boots, we feel the need to tell you: winter is coming. 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