Cities To Visit This Winter That Won't Break the Bank

Cities To Visit This Winter That Won't Break the Bank
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Whether you like the snow and don't mind the low temperatures that usually come with the winter, this is a season to travel. The peak times are relatively short - just around Christmas and New Year - and that means good airfare and hotel deals.

Cities That Won't Break the Bank
Cartagena, Colombia(01 of05)
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Stay at the Centro Hotel Cartagena for only $51 a night, Hotel Caribe, Radisson Hotel, or Hotel Santa Clara. Walk the City Walls and enjoy the magnificent view. Take a tour of the old city, Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Spend a couple of days at Rosario Islands. Check out Cartagena’s famous museum, The Museo del Oro y Arqueología and Visit the El Viajero hostel and take free salsa lessons with the experts. Don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at Agua de Mar!Photo Credit: Flickr / McKay Savage / CC BY 4.0Click Here to See Cities To Visit This Winter That Won't Break the Bank
Havana, Cuba (02 of05)
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Vacationing with friends? Stay at one of these 3 hotels; the all-inclusive Meliá Cohiba, the ultra all inclusive, Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa or the Quinta Avenida Hotel. Interested in museums? Great! Make sure you visit the Casa de Africa, the Museum of the Revolution, the Napoleonic Museum and the Museum of Classic Cars. Grab a bite to eat at La Guardia on your first night and Paladar Fontana on your second.Photo Credit: Flickr / Artur Staszewski / CC BY-SA 4.0
Siem Reap, Cambodia(03 of05)
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Stay at the Thunborey Hotel for $23 a night. or the Moon Botique Hotelfor $36 per night. Eat dinner at the Cuisine Wat Damnak, get a 5 course meal for only $24. Later, enjoy Cambodia’s nightlife and check out X-Bar for a fun night out!Photo Credit: Flickr / Andrea Schaffer / CC BY 4.0Click Here to See Cities To Visit This Winter That Won't Break the Bank
Colca Canyon, Peru(04 of05)
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Take your next vacation in Peru! Enjoy the beautiful scenery, and maybe even take a trip to Colca Canyon ($50+). Grab a bite to eat at La Granja del Colca, and spend the night at Hotel Kunturwassi Colca for only $52 a night.Photo Credit: Flickr / Mr Hicks46 / CC BY-SA 4.0
La Paz, Mexico(05 of05)
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Enjoy your stay at Seven Crown La Paz Malecon for as low as $61 a night, or stay at Hotel Marina and enjoy luxurious amenities for only $57 a night! Take a walk through downtown and enjoy the scenery; then, visit the beach! The best part? Do it all for free! When you’re hungry, try the Tailhunter Restaurant ($8-$16). This restaurant offers a wide variety of food, and according to reviews, great service.Click Here to See Cities To Visit This Winter That Won't Break the BankPhoto Credit: Lindsay Meyers

You can start planning a vacation now - it's scientifically proven to make you happy - and you don't have to schedule it for next year because certain destinations won't force you to reach deep into your pockets.

- The Editors, The Active Times

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