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Believe it or Not: You Can Still Find New Year’s Eve Travel Deals

Locations in this article:  Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New Orleans, LA

new-year-eve-ball-bring-2014-vegas-style-houston-t-99New Years’ week is one of the most expensive periods for travel.  According to Orbitz, the average room rate for the top 10 most popular New Year’s Eve destinations is anywhere from $131 to $600. Most of those of rates don’t include anything but the actual stay. But you don’t have to fall for that trap.

You can have a last-minute New Year’s Eve getaway  for under $350 a night. Booking.com is now using a method similar to what market investors use to find under-valued companies with its  Value Deals program. Value Deals are featured in every Booking.com search result and are used to highlight hotels and accommodations that offer something exceptional at an excellent value. This New Year’s Eve, you can stay at major U.S. cities, both sunny and snowy, for under $350 a night, using Booking.com. A few options include:

Chicago

Los Angeles

Miami

Dallas

Boston

Those aren’t your only options. Check out these New Year’s Eve travel deals that combine hotel stays with parties and events. The best part, some hotels are taking up to 45 percent off:

grand-pavilionIf you’re looking for a romantic New Year’s, the Wild Dunes Resort Isle of Palms in South Carolina, has created its own New Year’s Eve Couple Package. Rate starts at just $199, valid from December 30, to December 31, 2013. The package includes resort accommodations at the Boardwalk Inn and champagne upon arrival.  Guests will also receive two adult tickets for the New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Letter Olive. To book your stay, call 888-778-1876.

The Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa in Bermuda special with rooms starting at $206 per night based on double occupancy. The offer includes overnight accommodations, 45 percent off the room rate and a complimentary breakfast. The offer is valid for travel through January 1, 2014. For more information or to make your reservation, call 441-234-0331.

Stay in Denver, Colorado, for some of the best rates in the country. The Inverness Hotel is offering a stay for $249 on New Year’s Eve. The price includes a New Year’s brunch for two and drink vouchers for guests staying at the Club floor. The promotional code to use for this deal is NYEBrunch. You can also at the Inverness Hotel, book a room for News Year’s Eve at a rate of $319. Your stay will include overnight accommodations and a 4-course dinner. Guests on the Club floor will receive drink vouchers. Use the promotional code NYEBacaDinner. To book your stay, visit the hotel online .

Canal St. New OrleansIn New Orleans, the Hotel Monteleone has a great New Year’s Eve Package. Celebrate there and receive special admission to a New Year’s Eve party at Jax Brewery  featuring a full buffet. Guests will receive champagne and party favors along with breakfast at the Cafe du Monde the next morning. Call 866-338-4684 or go online to make your reservation.

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown is rolling out two big deals this year. The Grand Package starts at $329. It includes deluxe accommodations and a breakfast for two. Guests will receive a bottle of champagne at check-in and two tickets to the Convention Center Gala. Guests will be allowed a late check-out of 2 pm on January 1. The Platinum Package starts at $329 and includes 10 drink tickets per package at GALA. T0 take advantage of this deal, use the promotional code EVE. Make your reservation by calling 1-800-228-9290 or going on online. If you’re looking to spend a little less, the Marriott’s also offering a package at $269 on New Year’s Eve. The package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast buffet for 2, a bottle of champagne at check-in and a late check-out at 2 pm. To buy this package, call 800-228-9290 or book your stay online. Don’t forget to use the promotional code P50.

For more travel deals valid well into 2014, check out:

By Judith Retana for PeterGreenberg.com