Many times the question arises - 'Is there a better time than another to save money on a vacation trip or on travel? The answer is that there is no universally best answer. On occasion an airline or hotel offers great deals early and raises rates later. On other occasions, you can get the best rate with a last minute reservation. Thus, find a price that you think is 'fair' and don't try to get the absolute best price - it's as hard as timing the stock market. When you have found the price that you think is fair - move on, in your mind, to other matters. The more attractive deals, we believe, are found on the Internet and, as a result, whether it's for travel, or other travel, it pays to review the information surrounding this page.

Sometimes don't have time for that extended exotic international trip but only a few days, so let's see how you can make the most of them whether you are interested in travel or elsewhere. Consider this. Keep close tabs on your vacation days and request time off as soon as you know a tentative schedule. Taking off, if you can, the previous Thursday or Friday of a Monday holiday weekend will extend nicely a weekend into a mini-holiday. Make a reservation on a late flight - maybe one at midnight Sunday night/Monday morning to arrive at work on Monday morning. Now you have all day Sunday to enjoy that trip. Try to get that early start on your vacation to travel or other destination. If you're driving, leaving Thursday night or early Friday afternoon can really give you a lift by beating rush hour traffic.

So you have time off for your vacation, how about saving some additional money on that vacation? If you are seeking more on travel, or how to get that vacation to be less costly, we have included these other offers for your consideration which could do this. Here are some ideas to consider: Contact the tourism board where you are visiting. This is true for the chamber of commerce or visitor center. They often have discount coupons available. If you spring for travel insurance (not recommended IF the loss will be small) make sure the policy covers any contingency. HAVE FUN - that's what this travel, or elsewhere, vacation is about.