| With the current economic downturn vacationers are | | | | Breckenridge, Colorado may be famous for its |
| traveling less distances, usually staying within a four | | | | world-class skiing, but it is also known for its high prices |
| hour drive of their home. The reason being traveling | | | | if you don't know where to stay. River Mountain Lodge |
| long distances can get pretty expensive. Once you | | | | is a first rate European-style hotel and condominium |
| add up the travel costs, nightly rates, hidden fees, and | | | | located right in the heart of Breckenridge, near Main |
| meals, any plans of a budget vacation can fly out the | | | | Street. You will find shopping, dining, concerts, |
| window rather quickly. But travel doesn't have to cost | | | | ice-skating, and skiing, all within steps of your front |
| an arm and a leg. Whether you're traveling in-state or | | | | door. Current specials start at $88/night for hotel |
| out of state, here are five first-class, discount resorts, | | | | rooms, and $99/night for a condo. |
| all under $100/night - with no hidden fees to come | | | | If you are looking for the true meaning of the word |
| back and haunt you later on. | | | | "getaway," the Nancy Greenes Lodge in Sun Peaks, |
| Just a few hours outside of the mecca city of Los | | | | Canada offers nearly 4,000 acres of hilly terrain, |
| Angeles, California, hides a little piece of heaven known | | | | featuring the ultimate in ski-in/ski-out convenience. Daily |
| as Big Bear Lake California. A quiet, peaceful | | | | activities include down-hill/cross-country skiing, |
| sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of city life. | | | | snowmobiling, ice skating, dog sledding, horseback |
| It offers clean air, plenty of sunshine, mountain views, | | | | riding, biking, swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Discount |
| and a multitude of outdoor activities, such as skiing, | | | | Studio specials start at just $68/night, and lofts and |
| biking, horseback riding, and golf. Current specials at the | | | | family suites only $95/night. |
| Big Bear Condos run from $97/night. | | | | |