Alright, we all know about the state of the economy at the moment, so there's no need for me to go on about that. But here's something you might not know: it's actually getting a little easier to find great travel deals, especially if you're willing to put a little work into it. I know you don't want to give up your vacation this year, but nor do you want to subsist on Ramen noodles in order to afford it. So here are a few tips from yours truly:1.) Instead of booking your flight and hotel separately, booking a vacation package can mean substantial savings. You've got to want to stay in the same city you fly into, of course---and in the same hotel for the whole time---but you can definitely save some big bucks. Try pricing them separately and you'll see!
2) Keep your eye on the prize---or on the price, in this case. Sites like Farecast predict when flight and hotel prices will go up and down. Get while the getting's good!
3) Consider off-the-beaten track locations: alright, Detroit might not sound like your perfect spring break locale, but you can often get great deals on not-so-popular cities. And besides, Detroit is actually pretty awesome, if you ask me! I'm a big fan of the Wolfgang Puck Grille at the MGM Grand Hotel.
4) Book yourself on a cruise or an all-inclusive: this way, you don't have to think about extras like food and drink: in most cases, what you pay is what you pay!
5) Get a little spontaneous and go for a last minute trip instead: you can often find substantial savings if you wait until the eleventh hour, because airlines and hotels want to fill the empty seats and rooms they haven't been able to sell until now.
Good luck! And if you have any great money-saving tips for me, do let me know!
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