Summer Vacation Plans

If you’re like most people, the first place you’ll turn to book your summer vacation will be the online agencies. But airlines and hotels are now starting to sell themselves on the Internet. Using Getaways, for example, customers will be able to go to Las Vegas and stay at a casino for a discounted rate. And these days you can book your flight car and hotel through Marriott. But keep in mind you still have to compare price. If you book through an airline, you’ll have to use that carrier, and if you book through a hotel, you’ll only have the option of staying on their properties. So make sure that your savings will make up for your lack of choice.

Airfares may increase every summer. And if you don’t book your vacation at least two months in advance, you may be paying double for that ticket. Hotel rates may also rise as usual, so you may want to consider a vacation rental if you’re staying more than two or three days. In a vacation rental, you can get an entire house. Make sure you ask about a discount if you’re staying more than seven nights. If it’s in the high season for that area, you can probably get a 5 to 10 percent discount. If you’re in the low season, you may be able to get 15 to 20 percent off your price. You may be able to barter your talents for a discount too.