With a new year comes a new selection of travel deals. And a difficult choice: take to the snow of the mountains or escape to the warm waters of a tropical beach? Fortunately, we’ve found discount deals for both options.

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Please note that all of the offers below are for a limited time. Happy high-value travel!

Air Deals

Over the River and Through the Woods
Domestic U.S.A. flights on sale from $39+ each way. Expires 14 January 2010.

Visit Australia on a One Week Walkabout
Fly down under on Quantas from L.A. or S.F. for only $399!

Trans-Atlantic Bargains
Virgin Atlantic has pond hopping flights from $219

High Style at Low Cost
Germany’s international budget airline has deals on the cheapest premium economy seats around

Hotel Deals

Get 1 Night Free plus save up to 65% at Beaches Resorts
But wait, there’s more! Get a complimentary catamaran cruise at Beaches Negril or a free $250 spa credit at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

Last minute deals for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
There’s still discount availability at the Cabo La Estancia Private Beach Resort & Spa

Bermuda’s Best Hotels
The 4th night is FREE at these four-star hotels. Expires 31 Jan 2010.

Take $25 Off a New York City Hotel Stay
Use promo code NYC25HOTEL at checkout

Mr. & Mrs Smith Luxury Boutique Hotel Bargains
Get 3 nights for the price of 2 at a selection of luxury properties including the Château de Bagnols (Beaujolais, France), The Gray (Milan) and the KC Resort & Over Water Villas (Koh Samui, Thailand)

Excellent Rates and Locations in Vancouver
Choice Hotels still has some hotel availability for dates during the Winter Olympics

Design Hotels
Book 7 or more days in advance and save 10+% on select chic properties

Cruise, Group Trip & All-Inclusive Deals

Save $25 on Las Vegas Vacation Packages
Use promo code LAS25PKG at checkout

DR Nights Exotic Resort
Deals at this hedonistic, x-rated resort in the Dominican Republic from $790 including a lodging, meals and, um, “companionship.”

Air + hotel + more Mexico vacation packages
Stay at a 3 1/2-star all-includive resort in Riviera Maya for 5 nights for $721 INCLUDING AIRFARE!

30 trips in 30 days Giveaway
Enter now and receive a £75 Intrepid travel voucher

JAMAICA! 99 Hour Sale
Deals on hotels, airfare, or packages up to 60% off

4 Night Mexico Cruises starting at $219
Deals to other Caribbean destinations too

Last-Minute Carnival Cruise Deals
Sail from New York for as little as $70 per day

Travel Gear Deals

30% – 70% off Patagonia, Arcteryx, Marmot
Three of Spot Cool Stuff’s favorite brands for cold weather gear. Many items under $50

Big Chill Sale
Can’t find what you were looking for at the above link? Chances are you’ll find it here

Save 30% off our Pick & Mix chapters!
At Lonely Planet’s website buy only those book chapters you need. And get a discount too

Hidden Discount Price on a Nikon 90D Kit
Save on the Nikon model that is the best high-value travel camera with video!

Ski Deals

Park City, Utah 4-Night Vacation Ski Package
Get FREE lift tickets plus a free hotel night! Expires 31 Jan ‘10.

Buy a Burton Snowboard . . .
. . . and get a lift ticket free

Ski Clothing New Year’s Sale.
10% off already cheap prices from China plus a free ski beanie. (Spot Cool Stuff admits to previously not knowing what a “ski beanie” was.)

Ski holidays from £159
3-star France half board ski packages are as little as £379

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