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It’s not too late to save on these holiday vacations in California, Colorado, Las Vegas and Mexico

By Lori A May, Special to the SeattlePI

Family celebrating Christmas near the sea

Family celebrating Christmas near the sea

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If you have vowed to travel for this year’s seasonal celebrations, the window is still open on deals spanning across the country and beyond.

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Perhaps you want to feel the swoosh of fresh powder in Colorado? Or prefer to celebrate in the sun in California? Would your kids prefer to slip down waterslides with their favorite characters nearby? Or maybe the low airfare deals to Las Vegas have your name on it this holiday.

Get ready to save now on these limited-time offers for travel in California, Colorado, Mexico and Nevada.

San Diego skyline and harbor - Christmas lights - San Diego, California

San Diego skyline and harbor - Christmas lights - San Diego, California

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Parade boats in San Diego, California

Celebrate the holidays in San Diego this year and join the spectators at the annual Parade of Lights. This year marks the 50th San Diego Bay Parade of Lights celebration with two evenings of decorated boats. Each procession begins at 5:30 p.m. and shows off approximately 80 lit-up boats.

Along the waterfront, enjoy a family stroll through Seaport Village and enjoy a seafood dinner with a view. Seaport Village will also be offering photos with Santa, along with sightings of Surfer Santa, and live holiday entertainment.

Then enjoy a scenic Holiday Lights & Sights trolley tour and join singalongs with Elf conductors. The trolly tours festive lighting through Old Town, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Balboa Park and more.

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To save on a cozy family stay this holiday season, Hyatt Regency Mission Bay is offering 20% off suites, bookable now through Dec. 3. The promotion is valid on stays through March 31, 2022 and also includes two complimentary tickets for paddle boarding or kayaking from Mission Bay Sport Center.

The slopes at Beaver Creek, Colorado

The slopes at Beaver Creek, Colorado

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Ski retreat in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Just a few minutes down the road from Vail, Beaver Creek is one of Colorado’s most celebrated mountain resorts with access to some of the best skiing and riding in the west. Mountain adventurers will find 167 trails and 24 lifts to keep downhill skiers, boarders and snowshoers active and entertained.

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Beaver Creek Village is also home to an assortment of dining, shopping and family fun including ice skating and activity zones for the kids. Then for evening entertainment, Vilar Performing Arts Center offers seasonal concerts and performances, including The Nutcracker Ballet.

At the base of the mountain resort is Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort, offering ski-in and ski-out access. The 190-room resort is currently offering a More Nights, More Points promotion where guests booking a 7-night stay receive 2,000 World of Hyatt bonus points per night. This sale ends November 30 and is applicable to stays through April 7, 2022.

Planning a shorter stay? Hyatt members may also save up to 15% off stays through April 30, 2022 when booking by Dec. 21.

Aqua Nick waterpark at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

Aqua Nick waterpark at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya

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Nickelodeon fun along the Riviera Maya, Mexico

Less than 30 minutes south of Cancun International Airport, families of all sizes are in for a blast at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya. Newly opened during the summer of 2021, this Nickelodeon resort offers endless entertainment and activities alongside popular characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, Paw Patrol pups and more.

A big part of the family fun at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is Aqua Nick, a huge waterpark with 21 slides, lazy river, activity pool and a Soak Summit Tower. On land, the resort offers a kid’s club, kid-friendly eats at Nick Bistro, additional eateries and shops, along with a Main Stage with evening entertainment. Of course, the resort is also a stone’s throw from Caribbean beaches.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts, the brand behind Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya, is currently offering up to 60% off across its properties in Mexico and the Caribbean. This promotion is on through Dec. 6, 2021 and is applicable to travel now through Dec. 23, 2022.

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Flamingo Las Vegas celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Flamingo Las Vegas celebrates its 75th Anniversary

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Old school getaway in Las Vegas, Nevada

While there are so many new restaurants and attractions in Las Vegas, sometimes it’s nice to stroll memory lane and revisit the past. Right now, as Flamingo Las Vegas celebrates its 75th anniversary, guests can combine old and new during a visit this season.

In 1946, Bugsy Siegel and business partner Meyer Lansky famously opened the Flamingo Hotel, forever changing Las Vegas with this initial resort along the Strip. In celebration of these 75 years, Flamingo Las Vegas has two anniversary stay offers. With promo code FL75V, guests can stay two nights for $75 in a renovated room with a view. Or enjoy a premium offer with promo code FL75P, with a GO Mini Suite or renovated premium room for $75 per night.

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While at Flamingo, guests wanting to celebrate a bit more of the resort’s history should dine at the new Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse. Combining a modern menu within a speakeasy vibe, the venue offers six different dining experiences. Guests first enter through a bakery façade, then may dine at the patio or lounge, the centerpiece bar, the raw bar, within a hidden speakeasy or the main dining room, or entertain a party within three private dining rooms.

This holiday season, festive fun may also be found at Grand Canal Shoppes inside The Venetian Resort. Each weekend, an all-new Holiday Spectacular will take place in St. Mark’s Square with complimentary entertainment and a digital light show.

At Fashion Show Las Vegas, guests can enjoy a walk through Winter Wonderland, take photos with Santa, and enjoy a complimentary festive show, Holiday Glow, with ballet and acrobatics alongside holiday songs.

Also, for a limited time, Cirque du Soleil is offering up to 50% savings on Las Vegas resident shows. The brief sale is available from Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, 2021. Guests may save up to 25% off O at Bellagio, while patrons may save up to 50% off all other offerings, including Michael Jackson ONE, The Beatles LOVE, Mystère, KÀ, and even Blue Man Group at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

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By Lori A May