Head to the Lone Star state on select dates into spring and save up to 50% on surrounding dates. Choose from these Marriott hotels on the following dates which may include Christmas:

Austin/Texas Hill Country

Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center: Hotel is within walking distance of 6th Street music scene, shops and restaurants.

• $96-$120 ... Dec. 14-15, 18-27; Jan. 1-4
• $168 ... Fridays-Saturdays in January

Renaissance Austin Hotel: AAA 4-Diamond Texas Hill Country hotel surrounded by nature trails.

• $139 ... Dec. 9-27

Dallas/Fort Worth

Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle: Hotel features an 18-hole golf course and is adjacent to the Texas Motor Speedway.

• $78-$87 ... Weekends in December, daily Dec. 16-29; Jan. 4-5, 11-12
• $94 ... Weekends Jan. 18-26; Feb. 1-2

SpringHill Suites Dallas/West End: Includes complimentary hot breakfast.

• $79 ... Dec. 20-29
• $103 ... Nov. 30; Fridays-Saturdays, Dec. 1-15
• $110-$119 ... January-February

Renaissance Dallas Hotel: AAA 4-Diamond hotel in Dallas Market Center near the West End Entertainment District and American Airlines Center.

• $109 ... Most Fridays-Saturdays in December
• $129 ... Most Fridays-Saturdays, Jan. 4 - Feb. 23

Dallas Marriott City Center: Downtown AAA 4-Diamond hotel in the Dallas Arts District.

• $149-$159 ... Fridays-Saturdays in December; Dec. 23-31; Jan. 11-12; Fridays-Saturdays, February-April

Grapevine

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center: AAA 4-Diamond resort features a 10-acre on-site pool and lazy river complex.

• $179 ... Dec. 7, 16-30; Jan. 1-2, 5, 11-12; Feb. 1-4 (A $15 nightly fee applies which covers Internet and access to the fitness facility.)

Horseshoe Bay

Horseshoe Bay Resort: AAA 4-Diamond resort in Texas Hill Country with three on-site golf courses, marina and full-service spa.

• $179-$189 ... Dec. 1 - Feb. 28 (A $26 nightly fee applies which covers Internet, tennis courts and golf practice facility.)

Houston

Courtyard Houston by The Galleria: All stays includes breakfast.

• $80 ... Fridays-Saturdays, Dec. 1-22; Weekends Jan. 4 - April 27
• $88-$100 ... Dec. 16-20, 23-29

Hotel ICON, Autograph Collection: Recently renovated AAA 4-Diamond hotel that offers guests complimentary downtown shuttle service and high-speed wireless connectivity.

• $88 ... Dec. 16-19, 23-26, 30; Jan. 1-2, 6

JW Marriott Houston: AAA 4-Diamond hotel across the street from the Galleria.

• $139 ... Fridays-Saturdays in December; Jan. 4-5, 18-19, 25-26; Feb. 8-9; Fridays-Saturdays in March and April
• $169 ... Dec 23-27, 30; Jan 1-2; Feb. 22-23

Note: Some hotels may require advance purchase and reservations may be nonrefundable.