Dec 24
CO EWR-IAH
CO IAH-CUN (Cancun, Mexico)
The nonstop was $1100 compared to $500 for this.

Caesar Park Cancun Golf and Beach Resort
I wanted to stay at the Ritz-Carlton, but $585 per night was a bit steep. I got a good deal on this (no millenium stuff is a good deal!) for about $250 by booking a Starwood Vacation package - hotel only.

Jan 1
CO CUN-EWR
There were very few flights on Jan 2, and they were very expensive.
Plus, kids have school Jan 3