Frugal Winter Escape
Snow Boots to Sockless, Briefly
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Got a day to spare? The New York Times has an idea for you: Hop a plane to someplace warm for a refreshing and rejuvenating one-day vacation. In case this sounds a bit over-the-top, remember that you can often find fantastically cheap travel deals if you're able to go on short notice and at unusual times.
"In the depths of a New York City winter, it's easy to forget what tropical warmth really feels like -- that close, comforting pressure on your bare skin, the humid aroma of vegetal growth and decay, the way vistas both urban and pastoral seem to shimmer, sigh and relax in the heat. You can remember these things, sure, but they seem abstract -- faded dreams from another life.Until, that is, you find a cheap flight down south and plan a one-day escape from the frigid slush. Even with airfares edging back up, deals are still plentiful for those with a little flexibility..."
