This just into my email:

American Airlines is having a fare sale to places where it's warm. And sunny. And the fares are pretty darn cheap:

• Chicago to Ft. Lauderdale - $69*
• Chicago to Atlanta - $84*
• Chicago to New Orleans - $89*
• Chicago to Dallas/Ft. Worth - $117*

There's also a cheapo fare to New York City: $76*

OK, I have no idea why it would cost nearly twice as much to fly to Ft. Worth as to Fr. Lauderdale, but to each his or her own. If you got the cash, book quickly.Fares are based on round-trip purchase and prices shown don't include fees and taxes. The deal disappear after Feb. 9. Visit www.aa.com to book a ticket.

Then, if you go, write and tell us what it's like to be somewhere warm. We'll be jealous.

Cindy Richards is the mom of two who gets her muse from traveling the world, usually with kids in tow. She also writes for TravelingMom.com, where she also serves as editor.

See more of Cindy's stories here.

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