From now through Christmas, you can travel to exotic international getaways, go skiing out west or take cooking classes in the Big Easy ... and do it all for less because you're a friend of Rachael's! Jessica York shares these exciting, affordable travel bargains.

Unleash your inner snow bunny

If your idea of heaven is swishing down a mountain on skis, a snowboard -- or possibly your rear end -- you're in luck. Rachael Ray viewers get a special rate at Copper Mountain in Colorado during their "Operation Tryptophan" promotion, valid between 11/24/06 and 12/15/06: $128 a night for two people, a four-day ski pass for $37 a day (normally, $79) -- $979 including airfare! Go to www.coppercolorado.com/rachael to lock in a trip to the slopes for next to nothing!

Discover Cajun country and cooking

If you spend more time on vacation eating than sightseeing, why not squeeze in a little education as well! Spend some time in New Orleans learning the ins-and-outs of Cajun cooking at the Cajun Cooking School. Classes for Rachael Ray viewers are only $15 per class by using code RRCookin. Not only will you have recipes and skills along with your photos to remind you of your trip, but you'll be helping rebuild the Big Easy's economy -- and there's no better time to give back then around the holidays. Check out www.cajuncooking.com for class information.

There's nothing like a little sand and scuba

Curacao is one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean and only a three-hour flight from Miami. Situated next to Aruba, it is less commercial than its neighbor. If you like to scuba dive, this is a great place to go. Five days, four nights at Habitat Curacao runs $280 per person for two people a night. Rachael Ray viewers get discounted scuba lessons for $50 (half-price!) by using code: Rachael on www.habitatcuracaoresort.com. Airfare runs around $480 roundtrip but Kayak.com shows you the route costs on every airline so you can book the cheapest fare available.

Don't forget your passport

It's possible to travel outside of the U.S. for less than you think. In fact, you can travel halfway around the world to Malaysia for less than $1,000! The American dollar goes further at this exotic destination making it super-affordable. A six-day, four-night vacation including airfare, accomodations at Hotel Istana in Kuala Lampur and daily breakfast can be found for less than $935 per person. If you book and pay before December 15, 2006, you get an extra 5% off! Fill in your info on www.tourismmalaysiausa.com/home_request.asp. In the "Your Message/Inquiry" field, write "Rachael Ray Daytime Talk Show Promotional code: RRVMY" and they will contact you with the special rate.