Budget Travel Sites

Traveling the world can be one of the most exciting things in the world. What could be more exciting than traveling the world and experiencing new cultures? How about traveling to those destinations at a lower cost? How is this possible? Well, thanks to the internet and people's desires to save money, many sites have now begun offering travelers discounted trips. These sites offer travelers discounts on everything from hotels to all inclusive trips. Not all sites are the same and sometimes it may take a little bit of digging to find the best deal. This article will take a look at some of the most popular budget travel sites that are available to consumers. Once you find your dream vacation, book fast! You never know who else wants the amazing deal.

If you have ever heard their ads, chances are that you have the phrase “dot com” in your head long after you heard the commercial. Yes, I am talking about Expedia. Expedia is and internet travel site that operates in the United States but also serves over 22 countries. Through this site, you can book almost any vacation that your heart desires. They offer: hotels, flights, cruises, and even car rentals. This is perfect for those people that want to book their entire trip without even talking to a single person. Expedia also runs a few other popular travel sites.

Many think that most of these companies only started after the internet was born. However, Travelocity was formed in 1996 as a companion to American Airlines' company SABRE which was started in the late 70s. Travelocity was the first site that allowed customers to make online reservations without talking to an agent or broker. Currently, Travelocity is the 6th largest travel agency in the United States and the second largest online company. They also operate in different countries and have many sister sites just like their competition, Expedia.

Another American based travel company is Priceline. You have probably seen your favorite Star Trek captain as their spokesperson, but the company decided to no longer have him as their spokesperson in early 2012. They offer travelers the option to name their own price on what they would like to pay and then results are displayed for them. Jay Walker developed the company and a big portion of the stock was eventually sold to a Hong Kong investor.

Now with the explosion of Groupon and Living Social, consumers have another medium in which they are able to find travel packages. These sites offer great deals for consumers and range from hotel stays, to all inclusive packages.

Though there are a lot of options that are available to the consumer, it is important as a consumer to do thorough research and make sure that you are getting the best prices possible. While you are booking, be sure to not just skip over all the extras. You might think that you do not need travel insurance, but it will end up being a life safer in the end. You know the saying, “It is better to be safe rather than sorry”. Well, this statement is true of vacations. We all know that life happens, but prepare and plan as much of your vacation as you can.