Local travel agents are a wealth of information and can score a great deal for you! But, if you’re fiercely independent and do-it-yourself is your way, we have some suggestions for you.
• Kayak.com: Looking for the best price on a flight? You’ll want to type kayak.com into your web browser. Why? By plugging in your desired travel time and airport location, you can get prices from every major airline with the exception of Southwest Airlines. (You’ll want to check them out separately at southwest.com. Want a double check to make sure you’re seeing the best deal? You can opt to see pop-up windows that will show you the prices of those other popular discount sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline and more.
• Travelzoo.com: Do you enjoy traveling here, there and everywhere? Sign up for travelzoo.com’s weekly Top 20 enewsletter. In it, you get links to hot hotel and flight savings, cheap entertainment tickets, and even restaurant deals – and it’s all FREE!
• TripAdvisor.com: Apprehensive about trying new accommodations or an eatery? Don’t be. On TripAdvisor.com, everyday travelers like you and I can rate and review spots they visit and even post pictures to accompany their review. You’ll be able to hear – and see – firsthand what others have to say about that hot spot you’re dying to know more about.
