Vancouver, British Columbia

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CheapTickets reveals hot deals for cold-weather destinations

Don’t escape the season -- embrace it! CheapTickets has identified the 10 best money-saving destinations for winter travelers. Check out one of these cities from now through March and save up to 65 percent on your vacation.

Nose around New York and save an average of 31 percent on your flight and hotel. Visit Vancouver and save an average of 34 percent over high--season prices. And we’re not suggesting you hole up in a hotel room. Each hot spot has plenty of cool things to do. Here are some staff picks:

Vancouver, British Columbia
Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes of Vancouver’s North Shore ski areas -- Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour. All three have snowboard parks and offer a range of trails for everyone from beginners to experts to enjoy. For those who prefer flat--focused activities, Grouse Mountain features a mountain-top ice skating pond -- the only one of its kind on the Canada’s West Coast. Find vacation packages

Detroit
Visit the Motor City in February just in time for the Detroit Winter Blast. Since its debut in 2005, the wintertime festival features fun events and activities such as snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice sculptures, ice skating and a 200-foot snow slide. The Winter Blast treats visitors to a taste of Detroit through its many restaurants and great musical performances. Find vacation packages

New York City
A trip to the Big Apple is not complete without a stop at the Rockefeller Center skating rink. A storied wintertime tradition, The Rink at Rockefeller Center has welcomed skaters to take a spin on the ice for 70 years. Or take in a Broadway show and tantalize your taste buds at the city’s great restaurants. Find vacation packages

Boston
Boston’s snowy landscape is the perfect place for a day of snowshoeing. Boston’s Minute Man National Park offers great countryside terrain for snowshoeing along Battle Road, a path taken by British soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Art lovers may enjoy Boston’s brand new Institute of Contemporary Art. And no trip would be complete without a sample of the local chowder. Find vacation packages

Portland
Trillium Lake Basin, just a short ride from Portland, is a cross-country skier’s dream, with great trails and views of Mount Hood. The forest trails are great for beginners, and expert skiers can hit the higher trails. The city’s hip Pearl District offers plenty to see and do, with art galleries, shopping and restaurants. Find vacation packages