With the holidays quickly approaching, get snow cozy on the mountain slopes near Montana’s 320 Guest Ranch. Nestled along Gallatin River near Big Sky, Montana, 320 Guest Ranch is a year-round ranch that offers an array of seasonal activities including horseback riding, fly fishing, sleigh rides and snowmobiling. The ranch, which opened in 1898, is a mere five miles from the boundary of Yellowstone National Park, and offers overnight accommodations in modern cabins and log homes.

With access to over 220 ski runs and 23 lifts, the 320 Guest Ranch is now offering two packages for the 2008-2009 ski season. For $77 per person per night, the “Ski and Stay Package” includes a full day lift ticket for either the Big Sky or Moonlight Basin slopes (two nearby major ski resorts), complimentary transportation to the free Big Sky ski shuttle and continental breakfast.

As part of the “Lone Peak Pass Ski and Stay Package,” guests get a full day lift ticket to both the Big Sky and Moonlight Basin slopes, free ski shuttle and a continental breakfast all for $165 per person per night. For either package—valid through April 14, 2009—children 10 and under can stay and ski for free. Guests also have the option of adding a country sleigh ride to either package ($32 for adults, $18 for kids and free for children under 3) which will be offered through the week of Christmas.

For more information about the 320 Guest Ranch ski packages, visit www.320Ranch.com or call 800-243-0320.

A few years ago, I spent a New Year’s getaway in Santa Fe. The dusting of snow, cool mountain air and flickering farolitos (paper lanterns) were perfect additions to the winter holiday scene.

Santa Fe’s a great winter destination, and snagging a deal makes it even better. The beautiful adobe Inn on the Alameda is celebrating its 23rd anniversary by offering guests a $23 anniversary rate. Stay for three nights in a row in any room type for select dates before Feb. 28, 2009, and pay only $23 for the third night. Set in the heart of the city, the hotel is a great location to serve as your home base as you explore the galleries of Canyon Road and the history of the old Plaza.

The special rate isn’t available to book online, so call the Inn at 888-984-2121 to reserve, or visit www.innonthealameda.com for more information about blackout dates and restrictions for the anniversary discount.

TravelMuse’s Nicole Fancher wrote about an election day deal at KSL Resorts last week on the blog, but here are a few more.

Election Day is less than two weeks away, and to accommodate for the hype surrounding this year’s presidential campaign, several hotels around the world are offering special packages to either get you prepared for the upcoming election or help you detox from the stress, from sipping on a tangy “Obamarita” or enjoying a relaxing massage—election-news free.

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

To gain support for this year’s candidates, hotels are organizing events, promotional dinners and offering special room rates. As part of the Hail to the Chief: Election Night Package at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island in Florida, visitors can enjoy several luxuries including overnight accommodations in a presidential suite, private security and a fireworks display from a private balcony for the Nov. 4 election, all for $15,000 a night.

The River Inn, Washington, D.C.

For a less expensive way to celebrate this year’s election, The River Inn in Washington, D.C., is offering political party packages starting at $249 through Nov 4th. The “Team Elephant Package” includes a one-year subscription to the National Review. The hotel is also offering the “Team Donkey Package” which includes a complimentary parking for your “green-friendly hybrid car,” as well as a “civil liberties coffee mug.” As part of either political party package, 5 percent of your room rate will be donated to the respective political party.

Vegas.com

For a discount on your election vacation, Vegas.com is offering special hotel deals now through Dec 31. When you spend a minimum of $200 on your hotel stay and enter your favorite presidential candidate on the Web page's own “[official ballot|http://www.vegas.com/crapshoot/],” you can get a $20 discount on your Vegas vacation.

W Hotels

To encourage worldwide voter registration, until Nov. 11, W Hotels is offering the “Declare Yourself Blue” and “Declare Yourself Red” packages, starting at $399 a night. Included are a complimentary “Declare Yourself Book” and an Elephant or Donkey Vote T-Shirt. All the proceeds will go to the Declare Yourself campaign.

Moonstone Hotels

From Nov. 4 to Jan. 31, participating Moonstone Hotel Properties in California and Oregon are offering room rates as low as $69 if you show up to check-in proudly sporting your “I Voted” sticker.

Distress From Elections

If you’re tired of hearing and reading about all the elections, the Five Gables Inn & Spa in St. Michaels, Md., is offering the Beltway Buster package starting at $595 for stays prior to Nov. 10. Included are a 60-minute Swedish massage and a $100 gift certificate for dinner. What’s more, you can still get your dose of morning news from The Washington Post, but the hotel will remove all the election coverage in the newspaper. Talk about an election-free vacation.

So, how are you going to prepare for the elections?