I often change my mind about staying home for the holidays — especially when I miss the idea of a white Christmas or if the L.A. temperatures begin to rise above 70 degrees — and I start looking for last-minute holiday travel deals for the family. It may still be cold now, but in case you catch the travel bug this holiday season, CheapOair has put together some last-minute travel packages perfect for families looking for a quick  holiday getaway. Book by Dec. 20, 2013, to take advantage of these specials.

New York City

During the holidays, travelers can experience the many famous sites of the Big Apple,  including Rockefeller Center where they can go ice skating and pose for pictures in front of the city’s iconic Christmas tree, to visiting the “Top of the Rock”, which soars 70 stories above the street. More must-do activities include getting tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, along with walking up 5^th Avenue to see the lights and decorated storefronts. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to New York for a seven-night/eight-day stay at the Westin New York Grand Central Hotel starting at $2,015 per person.

Sample hotel rate listed for travel from Phoenix to New York for Dec. 25, 2013, through Jan. 1, 2014, and is based on availability; additional dates and locations available. Taxes and service fees included.  For reservations, visit http://www.cheapoair.com/vacations/special-packages/exclusive-vacation-packages.html

Orlando

Orlando, Fla., is the perfect destination to visit for an entertaining holiday experience. Walt Disney World offers visitors its famous fireworks display, a Christmas parade that features Santa and more. For more holiday celebrations the Orlando Museum of Art displays the Festival of Trees,which features some of the most beautifully decorated Christmas trees and window displays you’ll ever lay eyes on. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to Orlando for a nine-night/10-day stay at the Hampton Inn Orlando Florida Mall starting at $1,391 per person.

Sample hotel rate listed for travel from Austin to Orlando for Dec. 24, 2013, through Jan. 2, 2014, and is based on availability; additional dates and locations available. Taxes and service fees included.  For reservations, visit http://www.cheapoair.com/vacations/special-packages/exclusive-vacation-packages.html

Denver

What’s a festive a festive holiday season without lights Denver offers its beautiful Botanic Gardens, where visitors from around the world travel to watch the Blossoms of Light exhibit. For the perfect way to embrace the season, this annual event contains over one million colorful lights draped in elegant designs that highlight the garden’s winter beauty. CheapOair is offering a vacation package to Denver for a nine-night/10-day stay at the Magnolia Hotel Denver starting at $1,144 per person.

Sample hotel rate listed for travel from Los Angeles to Denver for Dec. 23, 2013, through Jan. 1, 2014, and is based on availability; additional dates and locations available. Taxes and service fees included.  For reservations, visit http://www.cheapoair.com/vacations/special-packages/exclusive-vacation-packages.html

Phoenix

The Phoenix Zoo presents ZooLights each year, which is a dazzling light show featuring more than 700 holiday light displays. This year the annual ZooLights will have two different “Music in Motion” shows, one of which “will take you down the yellow brick road with music from the Wizard of Oz,” as well as 3D LED animal displays throughout the zoo.  CheapOair is offering a vacation package to Phoenix for a eight-night/nine-day stay at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak starting at $915 per person.

Sample hotel rate listed for travel from New York to Phoenix for Dec. 24, 2013, through Jan. 1, 2014, and is based on availability; additional dates and locations available. Taxes and service fees included.  For reservations, visit http://www.cheapoair.com/vacations/special-packages/exclusive-vacation-packages.html

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