From time to time we are asked our opinion on whether there is a time of year that travel is less costly on travel or elsewhere. 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. So, just make a reservation at a fare you think is fair and don't worry about trying to pick the absolutely lowest airfare, hotel room rate or car rental rate each time. Forget about even trying. Online shopping is most likely to present the best price on travel so check out the hyperlinks presented herein.

You'd love to take an international trip but it takes too long. Let's see how you can make the most of a shorter vacation whether you are interested in a travel or something different. 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. A midnight red-eye flight getting you to work Monday morning is a perfect way to get extra time at your destination on Sunday - and the fare could be cheaper. Successive weekends will turn five days off into a nine-day holiday - you have almost doubled your vacation time for travel or other destination.

How are you going to save money on that vacation that you found the time to take? Whether searching for travel, or how to save on your next vacation, the links here will help. Some thoughts on this. Find web sites on this site where you can sign-up for promotional e-mails. Contact chambers of commerce and visitor centers as they often offer discount coupons. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure there are no hidden costs and that the price you're paying includes air taxes, fees and fuel surcharges (often listed in miniscule print). HAVE FUN - that's what this travel, or elsewhere, vacation is about.