True or False: To Save Big You Should Book Your Trip Online?

ByABC News via logo
September 19, 2011, 3:25 PM

Sept. 19, 2011 — -- True, planning your trip online allows you to save between $5-$25 on booking fees.Some of the most cost-effective ways to travel is by starting with an online reservation. Allowing yourself enough time to browse various travel search engines will give you the latest deals on transportation and hotel accommodations.

Besides travel search engines, here are some other helpful tips to that will have you traveling for less:

1. Avoid scheduling a trip during your destinations peak season

2. Electronically sign up for travel websites' discount alerts to notify you on great deals

3. Airlines typically reload their computers at midnight and previously reserved seats that weren't paid for can be yours for the taking

4. Try to book a flight with the taxes and fees included to avoid charges at a later date

Source: http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/5-ways-to-travel-where-you-want-for-less.html Source: http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-113089-10111-3-best-day-of-the-week-to-shopSource: http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/family-money/7-nasty-airline-fees-and-how-to-avoid-them-23638/