Sure, New York City is in its blistering-hot, fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk phase -- but do you have a hankering to see that most American of cities as a winter wonderland? Well, our Travel-Expert-in-Residence, Rudy Maxa, has a deal for you.

Rudy's winter deal is a 3-night, holiday weekend, and visiting New York during the December holiday season is an experience every American should enjoy at least once in a lifetime.

Trafalgar Tours is making a holiday trip to Gotham easy with a great deal on a land-only package for two. This package bundles 3 nights at the W hotel on Lexington Avenue in midtown Manhattan, with other treats perfect for the first-time visitor: a half-day sightseeing tour; two evening tours of Christmas highlights; round-trip airport transportation; and, a welcome dinner. The grand total: $685 per person based on double occupancy -- a steal for Manhattan. Without the package deal, it would cost about $800.

December is one of the most popular months for visiting New York. This package begins December 16th, so if you know you can squeeze it into your holiday travel plans, by all means, book it now.

Savvy Resources: For more information on the New York package, go to the Trafalgar Web site at http://www.trafalgartours.com. Click on Trafalgar News and scroll down a bit. Tel: 1-800-648-1638