Discount Travel Sites are the Future

With a few clicks, you can confirm your reservations and print out your itinerary, airline tickets and receipt for your hotel reservations. But the best about discount travel sites is the price.

Before you surf between Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline, Orbitz and a host of other discount sites, you may want to read the following piece in which I will be comparing the different discount travel sites available and some of their particulars.

Remember that brick and mortar travel agencies have the best track record for dealing with any problems in regard to reservations, refunds, etc. Consider them even if it means a slightly higher price.

If you do go to a discount site, industry leaders advise you go to a meta-search site that searches the web for the best deals. Kayak.com is the leading meta-search site, according to most industry insiders.

Kayak.com offers a fare-comparison tool that lets you compare search results found at other travel sites, but if you are looking for extensive consultation and travel planning, you may be better off going with a larger discount travel site.

When it comes to international travel, Vayama.com should not be overlooked. They even provide links regarding visa and passport information.

Travelocity continues to be the easier way to group a package together for a good deal. Their website is the easier to do this and this feature makes booking a trip so much easier.

Expedia’s awards program has no blackout dates. Although Expedia can charge a booking fee, it has a 24-hour guarantee on prices. Expedia also has a credit card associated with it, with generous rewards.

In regard to car rentals, such industry observers as Kiplinger Personal Finance reviewers are impressed with Orbitz’s car rental prices. Orbitz doesn’t bury their rates and service fees in the fine print, but lists them clearly.

A recent Washington Post article named Hotels.com as an industry leader in hotel bookings. Hotels.com will match any lower price you find at another site in a 24-hour period.

Check out how much the Macy’s coupon are worth online and you will be surprised at the value they bring to you.