Save on your winter vacation! I can't recall the number of times that the doldrums of winter have arrived and I've kicked myself in the proverbial backside for not making holiday plans further in advance. Just before Christmas isn't always the ideal time to start thinking about vacation destinations - especially if you're looking to land a good deal. [caption id="attachment_14020" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Magic Kingdom excursions that don't break the bank (Courtesy: Visit Orlando Tourism)[/caption]

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Don't get me wrong, I'm all for staycations. Canada has much to offer four seasons of the year. But sometimes a little time in the sun is exactly what you need. With that in mind, here are some budget-friendly online travel offers that could be the very thing you need to get you and your loved ones through the winter: 1. "Deals Made for Canadians": Canadians are the biggest contingent of visitors to Orlando. A special campaign right now offers scores of deals on jazz clubs, balloon rides, hotel stays, weekend spa retreats, even excursions to LegoLand, not to mention its 176 golf courses and 5,000 restaurants. [caption id="attachment_14021" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A bird's eye view of Orlando (Courtesy: Visit Orlando Tourism)[/caption]

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2. Top Travel Deals on Travelalerts.ca publishes an online kiosk for hotels, cruises, car rentals, and package deals to lots of sunny destinations. At time of writing, Winnipegers could head to Bermuda for under $500 while folks in Regina, Saskatchewan could enjoy a Cuban vacation (airfare, food, accommodation in a 4.5 star resort) for under $1,000 (taxes included). 3. Canada Travels Deals: scroll through pages of deluxe (but discounted) vacation packages to Arizona, Puerta Vallarta ,Dominican Republic, Hawaii and other hot spots for under $700. [caption id="attachment_14023" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Some of the most pristine beaches in the world are to be found in affordable Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (Courtesy: Go Dominican Republic)[/caption]

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4. itravel2000 : a few clicks and you'll be able to plan ahead and set yourself up on a decently-priced March Break vacation. 5. RedTag currently lists January travel packages through Nolitours. For example, if you have a yearning for a Latin getaway, check out the current deals on Toronto-to-Libera, Costa Rica packages. What's your No. 1 destination for a winter escape?