During this economic downturn, it more sense than ever to plan your vacations months in advance. All the big hotel chains have fantastic deals on the table for this winter and even into next spring, making it possible to stay in a very nice hotel for very little money. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is in the midst of a "Winter Spectacular 7-day Sale," offering a 20% price cut plus one free night at select properties in Canada, Hawaii, California, Arizona, and Florida. The best deal of the bunch is at the Fairmont Algonquin, in beautiful St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick (rooftop terrace, pictured), which can be snagged for $129CAD a night (that's just $101 in greenbacks). Your third night is free, effectively bringing your nightly rate down to just $67 a night. Wow.

Tick tock. You need to book by midnight EST on Monday, October 27, and travel between November 3 and April 15, 2009.