( CNN ) -- Looking to get away this holiday season ? Who better to find the deals than agents catering to notoriously cash-strapped students ? We spoke with Patrick Evans of the student travel agency STA Travel , Danielle Carlson of StudentUniverse and Anne Banas of Smarter Travel , who offered recommendations for five places around the globe that offer an especially great value for trips from December 1 through January 25 . The first two weeks of December and the first week of January are known as `` dead weeks '' in the travel industry , and are the `` absolute best time to travel in the entire year , '' Banas said . So why not follow college students during their winter break to visit awesome destinations at low prices ? 1 . Costa Rica . With an average temperature of 72 degrees during the winter , travelers will enjoy a wonderful climate during a holiday retreat to Costa Rica . Visitors can explore tons of outdoor activities including beaches , canopy tours and national parks . `` Latin American countries are a great value right now because a lot of airlines are increasing service to these locations , '' Banas said . Carlson added that Costa Rica is her company 's top selling Latin American location , followed by Buenos Aires , Argentina ; Santiago , Chile ; and Lima , Peru . 2 . Lima , Peru . Speaking of Lima , why not spend winter break visiting the largest city in Peru ? Adventurous travelers can venture beyond the metropolis to explore the jungle , climb the Andes Mountains , and discover the lost city of the Incas . `` Air travel is great in Lima , with tons of low-cost carriers flying there , '' Banas said . Check out other great travel tips and destinations at Five To Go . 3 . Panama City , Florida . Panama City and neighboring Panama City Beach are n't just for spring breakers . Indulge in shopping , helicopter tours , or spend a day at Ripley 's Believe It or Not Museum . With highs in the 60s even during winter , there 's always something to do in the area . Florida also boasts another destination with good values during winter break : Orlando , Carlson said . Many of the major attractions in the area offer deals this time of year . You can avoid the shoulder-to-shoulder crowds right after the New Year 's holiday , when theme parks often reach capacity . 4 . Boston , Massachusetts . `` Boston is really , really cheap and affordable to get to , '' Banas said . While travel prices tend to be rising nationwide , it is actually getting less expensive to travel to Boston . `` Jet Blue is now using Logan Airport in Boston as a secondary hub , '' Banas explained . Additionally , AirTran has had a strong presence in Boston , and with Southwest just starting to fly into the airport last year , it makes Logan a powerhouse of low-cost airlines . So if the cold does n't bother you , winter break would be the best time to come check out the museums and all this city has to offer . 5 . London , England , and Paris , France . Wave at the Queen during a trip to London or visit Paris for some pastries and French berets . `` For Europe , we 're seeing a huge interest in flights to London , with Paris ranking second , '' Carlson said . Additionally , London and Paris are among StudentUniverse 's top destinations in Europe for hotels offering a great value . `` British Airways is offering some crazy cheap hotel packages , with roundtrip flights from 20 major U.S. cities and two nights in a London hotel for $ 412 if you book by November 3 , '' Banas said . London and Paris are year-round destinations , so why not visit during the off-season for tourists ? `` During the winter travel months -- excluding holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas -- many of the European destinations are going to be just as beautiful as they are during the summer , but with less tourists you 'll have shorter lines for the sites and often find more welcoming local businesses since they are n't overrun with tourists , '' Evans said . In fact , December is said to be the best time to visit France , as the already beautiful country is decorated with lights , holiday ribbons , and is full of Christmas markets . Banas said the post-holiday deals are often posted right after Thanksgiving . Add that to your Black Friday shopping list !
Many airlines are increasing service to Latin America , making it a great value . While travel prices tend to be rising , it is getting less expensive to travel to Boston . London and Paris are just as beautiful in the winter , but offer better values and fewer tourists .