1. Booking Online Vacations

2. Introduction  From finding flights to booking hotels the internet has made it possible to save a bundle of money on travel costs.  Though saving is possible it is important to know a thing or two before you plan your next vacation

3. Popular Travel Sites  No doubt you have seen commercials for several last minute travel sites all boosting the lowest prices, before settling on the one with the flashy commercial make sure to shop around  www.expedia.ca www.expedia.ca  www.cheapflights.ca www.cheapflights.ca  www.travelocity.ca www.travelocity.ca  www.redtag.ca www.redtag.ca  www.farecompare.com www.farecompare.com

4. Hotels and Rating Systems  There are almost as many rating systems out there as there are hotels so be sure to research and compare  Many rating systems these days are based on user ratings which can be very bias because it is more likely you will give a rating if you were not satisfied with the hotel  Don’t assume a high rating will mean it meets your personal standards.

5. Flights  When looking to go on vacation it is tempting to go with the cheap flights available; however this might not be exactly what you want  Make sure you read all the details of the flight before you finalize the booking. You don’t want to end up on a flight with three lay overs.  Details to watch:  Actual airport  Amount of layovers  Seat select  Departure and arrival times

6. Tripadvisor  This is a great source of information on many destinations, airlines, hotels, hostels, restaurants and more  The website offers advise from real travellers like yourself as well as experts  Simply search the website for reviews on your destination/hotel/restaurant and read real patrons comments  www.Tripadvisor.ca www.Tripadvisor.ca

7. Warnings  Ensure the website you are using is secure  Do your research  Keep records  Buy insurance!!!  Read the terms and conditions  Ask Questions  Check for travel advisories from the government  http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

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