Hey Colada crew,
We live where you vacation. But this week the deals go somewhere with actual seasons: $80 to Cincinnati for the Festival of Lights, a week in Toronto for $133 right around Winterlicious, and a Bozeman flight that puts you at Yellowstone for Mother's Day.
All three were still live when we checked this morning. One that got away: a $43 DC fare we tracked this week is already gone (it's back to about $80), so if one of these fits your calendar, don't sit on it.
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This week's deals
Cincinnati for the holidays: $80 round trip
Thu Dec 10 – Wed Dec 16 · FLL–CVG · Frontier nonstop
This is the deal of the week. Google says this trip usually runs $110–295, and it's $80, about half off. It's a week in December before holiday fares kick in, so it works for an early family visit or a cozy cold-weather getaway.
What we'd do
Festival of Lights: The Cincinnati Zoo has 5 million LED lights, the Wild Lights Show on Swan Lake, Fiona's Fairyland and visits with Santa. It's included with zoo admission and runs through Jan 3. Festival activities go from 4 - 9 pm (10 pm on weekends), per the Cincinnati Zoo. The North Polar Express train costs extra.
Hanukkah: You land on the seventh night. Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown Fri Dec 4 and ends at nightfall Sat Dec 12, per Universal Time Date.
Downtown: Fountain Square usually has an outdoor ice rink in December, and Findlay Market, Ohio's oldest public market, is a great place to graze on a Saturday. For everything else going on, local blog 365 Cincinnati keeps an ultimate guide to Christmas in Cincinnati.
Krohn Conservatory usually puts on a holiday flower and train show, which is an easy win with little kids.
Where to stay (Trip.com, per night)
Hyatt Regency Cincinnati: $220, rated 8.8
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter: $223, rated 9.1, across the river in Covington with skyline views
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown: $180, steps from Fountain Square
Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown: $274, the splurge
Toronto in winter: $133 round trip
Thu Jan 28 – Wed Feb 3 · FLL–YYZ · Flair nonstop · about 3 hr
Yes, Toronto again. Last week was spring break; this time it's a week in late January for $133, under the usual $140–430. Passports required for everyone, kids included.
What we'd do
Winterlicious: Toronto's winter prix fixe festival usually starts at the end of January. In 2026 it ran Jan 30 – Feb 12 at 240+ restaurants, with lunch from $20 and dinner from $25 CAD, per the City of Toronto. The 2027 dates aren't out yet, but your trip falls right in that window.
Skate under the sign: The rink at Nathan Phillips Square, under the big TORONTO letters, is free if you bring your own skates. Want more? Explore With Lora has 101 Toronto winter ideas, from the Bentway Skate Trail under the Gardiner to tobogganing.
Warm-up stops: St. Lawrence Market for lunch, the Distillery District for cafés and shops, and Ripley's Aquarium on the coldest day.
Getting downtown: The UP Express runs from Pearson to Union Station in about 25 minutes.
Where to stay (Trip.com, per night, USD)
Riu Plaza Toronto: $160, rated 8.9, opened in 2025, breakfast included
Chelsea Hotel Toronto: $173, rated 9.1, downtown near Yonge St.
Hotel X Toronto by Hyatt: $226, rated 9.4, with a rooftop heated pool overlooking the lake
Bozeman + Yellowstone for Mother's Day: $310 round trip
Sat May 1 – Mon May 10 · FLL–BZN · United, 1 stop via Denver · about 7.5 hr
Google rates this one low ($320–450 is typical). Nine days out West, and Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9. Moms who'd rather see a bison than get brunch, this one's for you.
What we'd do
Yellowstone in early May: Spring is quiet in the park, with baby bison and lots of wildlife in Lamar Valley. In 2026 the North and West entrances opened to cars on Apr 17, which gave access to Mammoth, Lamar Valley, Norris, Canyon and Old Faithful, and other roads opened throughout May, per the National Park Service. The Beartooth Highway doesn't usually open until Memorial Day. Check road status before you drive.
Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman has one of the country's best dinosaur collections. Great for kids.
Hyalite Canyon: The road is usually closed to cars until mid-May, so locals bike and walk it car-free, per Visit Bozeman.
Bozeman Hot Springs for a Mother's Day soak, then dinner downtown on Main Street. Travel Montana Now has a full review of the pools.
Where to stay (Trip.com, per night)
AC Hotel Bozeman Downtown: $401, rated 9.1, walk to Main Street, the splurge
Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman: $254, rated 8.8, free airport shuttle and an indoor pool
Field & Stream Lodge Bozeman: $237, rated 9.2, lodge-style
EVEN Hotel Bozeman Yellowstone Airport: $180, rated 9.4, right by the airport and on the way to the park
Know a mom who's always wanted to see Yellowstone? Forward this. Mother's Day is covered.
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