Oktoberfest may be over, but there’s still plenty of reasons to visit Munich – even in the cold of winter – not least is the region’s excellent array of Christmas markets. And United Airlines is making it even more tempting to head to the Bavarian capital right now with a round-trip fare from New York City that starts at just $454.

United has some other great fares to Europe right now (though none compares with that low price to Munich) – a few others that are available are:

• Boston-Rome from $722 RT
• Washington DC-Paris from $808 RT
• Los Angeles-Milan from $838

You’ll need to buy your tickets by November 13, 2008 to take advantage of these prices. Other rules imposed include that departures must be Monday-Thursday and you’ll either have to leave by December 11 or depart between December 25, 2008 and April 2, 2009. There are other rules, so be sure to read them all before you book. Thanks to SmarterTravel for the tip on this deal.