With excellent beaches and diving spots, Key West was ranked 10th in TripAdvisor's list of top winter destinations Where Americans can save on a weeklong trip with January 16-22 as the least expensive winter week to visit. (Courtesy of TripAdvisor)
Looking to escape the cold this winter?
, the travel planning and booking site, announced its 2017 Winter Vacation Value Report for U.S. travelers planning to book winter trips with a list of the top 10 spots for winter escapes.
The top 10 domestic and international destinations are based on TripAdvisor search data and ranked according to the least expensive average weekly cost from January 1 – March 31, 2017, factoring one-week expenses for hotels, airfare, meals and attractions. According to a recent TripAdvisor survey, 60 percent of U.S. respondents are currently planning a winter leisure trip.
"Americans thinking past the holidays and booking their winter vacations may want to consider traveling soon after the New Year, when some of the best rates are available," said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of communications for TripAdvisor. "Based on TripAdvisor booking data, those that visit these hotspots during mid-late January can save an average of 16 percent compared to February or March."
Click through the slideshow above to see the top 10 destinations for a winter escape.
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Top 10 Domestic and International Winter Destinations Where Americans Can Save on a Weeklong Trip
1. Orlando, Florida
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 16 – 22
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 23 – January 29
3. Cancun, Mexico
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 16 – January 22
4. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 16 – January 22
5. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 16 – January 22
6. New York City, New York
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 23 – January 29
7. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 16 – January 22
8. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 9 – January 15
9. Honolulu, Hawaii
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: March 6 – March 12
10. Key West, Florida
Least Expensive Winter Week to Visit: January 16 – January 22
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Located in Starved Rock State Park, Starved Rock Lodge provides guided hikes every Saturday and Sunday from December to March to see frozen landscapes, waterfalls and even American bald eagles. Professional ice climbers often come to the area to climb some of the frozen waterfalls. (Kathy Casstevens)