If you're like me, you're already looking for fun winter escapes and Lake Placid always comes to my mind.

It's less than 2.5 hours away by car and has beautiful views of the Adirondack High Peaks and Mirror Lake. There's also the 1932 and 1980 Olympic venues, and in the winter there are activities like dog sledding on the frozen lake or snow shoeing on nearby trails.

Or....you could just stay in your warm hotel room (or suite).

In a local Travelzoo deal, you get two nights in a balcony room with a view at the High Peaks Resort, a three-course meal at a the Dancing Bear, and breakfast for two daily. This is normally worth $583 but, with a Travelzoo voucher that can be purchased here, it's just $249 (or $349 for a fireplace suite which is usually more than $800 for two nights).

Buy the voucher before the end of Nov. 17, then use it through Dec. 23 and in March, April, and May.