Scared off by high prices and holiday-travel crowds?
Here are some affordable alternatives for holiday travel, as I wrote for Money magazine's November issue.
Where to Find Holiday Travel Bargains
Rather than ski in Breckenridge, head to Crested Butte, Colorado. I found a five-night Ski.com package that includes lift tickets and an airfare credit up to $400.
Everyone goes to San Juan, Puerto Rico, but you can find white-sand beaches and savings in Nassau, Bahamas.
New York City is one of the world's biggest New Year's Eve parties, but Washington, D.C. has the museums -- and the National Christmas tree.
Photo by Amy Chen: The view of the Washington Monument from the rooftop bar at the W Hotel.
