Fall and winter travel deals

Nantucket Island Resorts

Dive into the Christmas spirit during Nantucket's Annual Christmas Stroll Weekend from December 4-6, 2009. Festivities include Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving on the island via a Coast Guard vessel and parading down Main Street to the sounds of carolers and bell ringers. Bring the grandkids and stay at the new White Elephant Hotel Residences, which offers multiple-bedroom units each with a spacious living room equipped with Xbox and Wii for the kids to play on the flat-screen TV.

London

Interested in visiting "Olde" England? The Metropolitan and the Halkin in London are great spots to stay when checking out Hyde Park's fall foliage. DEAL: Book seven days in advance and receive Ultimate Savings at The Metropolitan with rates starting at £199, and at the Halkin rates from £229. That's almost £200 off of normal rack rates. Valid through December 31, 2009, Sun-Thurs.

United Kingdom

Before heading across the pond, spent $55 to join The Royal Oak Foundation, an affiliate of the UK's National Trust, and receive perks aplenty. DEAL: Royal Oak membership grants FREE entry to all UK National Trust properties. Right now members also receive 25 per cent off rates at the three Historic House Hotels in England and Wales as well as complimentary room upgrades. These include Hartwell House outside London, Middlethorpe Hall in Yorkshire, and Bodysgallen Hall in Wales.