Continue reading »]]> As well known as so many Gold Coast attractions are, the most famous ones are just a small sampling of what the area has to offer. The bustling tourist centers of the Gold Coast run in a narrow band between the 43 miles (70km) of coastline and the enormous World Heritage listed rainforests, almost 250,000 acres (100,000 hectares) in all. Even long time Gold Coast residents rarely experience all this world renowned vacation paradise has to offer.

Every Australian family knows about the theme parks on the Gold Coast. Between Dreamworld, Sea World and the other parks like Warner Bros. Movie World, Whitewater World, Wet ‘n’ Wilds, the Australian Outback Spectacular, you could spend a two week vacation on the Gold Coast just going to theme parks.

The Gold Coast is Australia’s number one favorite place for young holiday makers. During “schoolies week”, recent high school graduates flock to the Gold Coast to celebrate. Any time is the right time to stay on the Gold Coast if you are a backpacker or surfer looking for a good time.

During the day, the beach is the most popular Gold Coast playground. The beaches and point breaks ralong this stretch of coast include some of the world’s most famous surf spots. For decades, Gold Coast surfers have ranked amongst the world’s best and every year at least one international surfing contest is held somewhere along the Gold Coast.

One Gold Coast attraction that is in the heart of all the action, yet a world apart is the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. This world class sanctuary began as a bird sanctuary, but has expanded to include the largest and most diverse collection of Australian indigenous wildlife in the world. Young and old alike are entranced by this wonderful haven of tranquility in the middle of the Gold Coast.

Believe it or not, as spectacular as the larger theme parks are, they are just scratching the surface of Gold Coast attractions. There are also thrill rides and Dracula’s Haunted House for younger visitors, whale watching tours for the whole family and the amazing Infinity maze, right in the heart of the Gold Coast.

If it all gets too much for you and you want to escape into the hills for a day or so,  this is easily done. The Gold Coast hinterland shows you another side of Queensland. In no time at all, you can be out of the action and in the middle of nature. When you need a day off from all your adventures, then a stroll around a quaint village or walk down to a waterfall in a National Park is sure to restore your spirits.

As fantastic as the beaches, the theme parks and the nightlife of the Gold Coast are, they are only part of the reason you will want to stay as long as you possibly can. It is not a place you want to stay for just a day or two, so plan ahead and book a surfers Paradise accommodation on the Gold Coast for as long as you can. You won’t want to miss a thing.

Continue reading »]]> Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? The magnificent continent of Australia has exactly what you’re looking for. “But wait!” you cry, “There’s no way I have the money to go travel half way across the world!” I would like to take a moment to disagree. If you lose the picture in your head of what you think Australia is and replace it with a new, budget-friendly picture, you absolutely can afford to fly half way across the world. Here’s how:

Avoid Tourist Traps

While the Sydney Opera House is iconic and beautiful, unless you are planning on seeing a show, walk around the outside for free. If you think about it, the outside is what screams “Australia” to you. Do you really care what type of fabric the seats inside are upholstered with?

Rather than paying good money to traverse the Harbour Bridge, head over to Cumberland Street and climb the south-east pillar for pennies on the dollar. Do you want to see the harbour by boat? Skip the cruise and catch a ferry! Do you want to see a kangaroo? Go to the local zoo at home the next time you have a free weekend. A kangaroo is a kangaroo!

 Accommodations

Rather than spending a week or two in an expensive hotel or resort, consider staying in a hostel. Hostels aren’t the things of horror movies nor are they just for backpacking college kids. There are hostels that offer private rooms, those that cater to families and even those that are set up like dormitories. Remember: you aren’t visiting Australia to sit in a hotel room! You simply need a comfortable place to rest and shower. A hostel can provide both for often close to half the cost of a hotel.

Eating

There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a fancy meal or two, but don’t waste your entire budget in restaurants. Spend some time walking around town and look for smaller diners or cafes. Make friends with some locals and find out where they eat; you can even ask where they go to avoid tourists! Most people are happy to talk with others if they are approached and will gladly share what they know.

Apps

There are dozens of travel apps available for download on your iPhone or Android device. Take advantage of them. Apps like Travelocity and Priceline can help you find great deals on airfare, and Kayak can find destinations that are in your budget. If you don’t have a mobile device, no worries; you can grab the same great prices online. The key to finding the best prices is to be flexible and begin planning early.

A trip to Australia seems like a dream to most people. Don’t hesitate in making that dream a reality. With help from a payday loan, a generous relative or even a holiday work bonus, you can fit Australia in your budget. Plan early and plan smart; you’ll be constructing your itinerary before you know it.

Thomas Hathaway is a financial consultant and content contributor to a payday loans site, which offers information and advances should you need money before your paycheck arrives.

Continue reading »]]> If you want to enjoy some really exciting sporting fun then going snowboarding is one of your top options. Of course, to fully enjoy the experience you will want to make sure that you are properly kitted out. So what is the best way to get the right boots and binding? Can you just go out and buy the best looking ones you see or is there more to consider than how they look?

The first thing to bear in mind is that it is usually far better to get your boots and bindings together, rather trying to mix and match different types. Here are some of the different options open to you.

The Different Combinations to Consider

1. Soft Boots and Strap on Bindings. This is a great choice if you want flexibility and manoeuvrability. It is also a comfortable system but you are probably most likely to be impressed by the fact that you can use different bindings with any type of soft boots.
2. Step in Boots and Bindings. These can either soft or hard boots and the type of boots needs to be matched with the right kind of bindings. This is a good choice is you want a low cost alternative which also makes it easy to get on or off the board. You won’t have as much control of the board when you are using it though.
3. Hard Boots and Lever Bindings. This is the option you will want to take if you want the type of maximum control which freecarvers look for. All of your movements will get passed right down to the board and you will have great control even when you are travelling fast. This means that you will also be kept safer if you want to try out some advanced moves and really get up to high speeds.

The first combination on the list is the most commonly seen, and you can’t go far wrong with this style when you are first starting out on snowboarding. However, as you can see, the other ones can also come in useful for different types of riders and situations. It is then a question of matching up your needs to what is available on the market.

Another issue to remember is that the size of the bindings is also something you need to consider. There are usually a couple of different sizes to choose from and the one you choose will really come down to the combination of boots and binding you go for. Getting this right will mean that you will be comfortable and that you will also be able to adjust it easily enough to the perfect size.

Finally, we need to look at the situation with the highbacks that come with the bindings. These come in different styles so don’t forget to pay close attention to the ones you are thinking of buying. If you are going to be freestyle riding then a smaller and more flexible style of highback is likely to suit you best, as you will have a greater degree of manoeuvrability with these. Those who would class themselves as aggressive freeriders or freecarvers are most likely to look for the greater level of control offered by a highback which doesn’t need a hard boot.

With all of this information you should now be able to go out and buy your snowboarding boots and accessories with a much greater sense of confidence. Just be sure to spend enough time on getting this right and there will be nothing to hold you back from having a great time.

This travel article was written by Hannah of free snowboarding advice website masdesnowboard.com

Continue reading »]]> Winter is here and where better to spend your holidays than somewhere other than the snow. The beautiful coastal shores and rich history of Malta are calling. There is so much to do and see at the Malta temples, the beaches crystal waters and the historical towns and villages offer an abundance of fun in the sun and history, where better to spend your Christmas holidays?

Maltese temples

Travel to Malta next summer and see how the island of Malta is steeped in a plethora of history dating back 7,000 years with many battles having been fought and won on the Maltese shores. Many of the ancient temples are still amongst the most visited in the world. The heritage preservation society holds tours for schools and tourists to enjoy and learn about the world of Malta before the contemporary age set-in. The temples of Malta cover history from the megalithic Kordin III Prehistoric Temple dating back to 3,700 BC and boasts the biggest prehistoric paved fore court. Secluded between the Church of St. Francis and the MCASt at Paola, this temple offers much education in the way of archaeology and the controversial history surrounding the Maltese islands.

The Hypogeum is a cavity that was discovered in 1902 by a stonemason. Temi Zammit, after several excavators was the person appointed to excavate and document his findings. Zammit’s findings on this underground ‘temple’ unearthed a wealth of amazing archaeological material such as beads, amulets, pottery and large and small figurines. The entire underground structure is a plethora of chambers and halls which were constructed out of the living rock. The underground Malta temple has chambers and burial rooms were all made using only stone tools. The prehistory temples of Hypogeum and Kordin III are a must when visiting for Malta holidays.

Unlike the Kordin III temple, the Hypogeum’s temperatures are monitored to ensure humidity and carbon dioxide levels within all parts of the structures remain consistent. Future generations will learn so much from Malta’s stonemasons that built these structures, as well as the individuals that inhabited and filled the walls with much history and activity.

Comino

If you prefer a more relaxed holiday that doesn’t entail spending time looking at ancient artefacts then consider time on Comino, the jewel island situated between Malta and Gozo. The white sands and famous blue lagoon are a far cry from Malta temples but just as enjoyable and entertaining for snorkelling and diving, for which it’s known.

Vida Denning is a new writer that enjoys writing on a varied topics.

Continue reading »]]> Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. It is world-renowned for its history and vibrant mix of culture and science. Tourism is a growing part of the city’s economy as millions of visitors travel to the city each year. You can tour the sights by day and participate in the social scene by night. Berlin is an eclectic blend of old world charm and modern, cosmopolitan excitement.

Berlin offers an opulent mix of palaces, museums, cafes, clubs and numerous other points of interest. After reunification in 1989, Berlin became a focal point for art, multimedia, design and music. The city is also a center of science and research. Although ravaged in the final years of World War II and divided during the Cold War, the city has done a wonderful job reconstructing itself. Visitors can experience the medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz and the modern steel and glass edifices of the Potsdamer Platz.

The “Museuminsel” or museum island has extensive ancient Egyptian, Greek, Islamic and Middle Eastern artifacts. You can also tour museums that display modern and pre-Columbian art, pay tribute to the holocaust and reveal the intrigue and tensions of the Cold War at Check Point Charlie and the remains of the Berlin Wall. The numerous private art galleries within the city give visitors an insight into the modern art scene. The ancient churches reveal the architectural trends that occurred over the history of the city. From the bell tower of the Berliner Dom cathedral, guests can experience wonderful views of the city. Even more impressive is that after a day of sightseeing, you can enjoy a meal and an awe-inspiring panoramic vista of the city from the rotating café atop the Alexanderplatz TV tower.

Guests to the city can visit the Berlin Zoo, the former home of Knut the polar bear cub. The zoo has Panda bears and many other animal species. You will also enjoy the nearby aquarium which is housed in one of the city’s many historical buildings. Here, you will see a variety of fish and marine mammals. Visitors will also enjoy the many parks, gardens and open spaces within the city as places of relaxation and solitude.

Berlin is a major gateway city that is serviced by major airlines. It is accessible by air, train and automobile. You can travel into the city from major German and European cities by train or via the autobahn. Once in the city, guests can travel by an extensive network of public transportation including the subway and buses.

Over the last twenty years, Berlin has combined business and glamour with the past and the present to produce a mesmerizing energy that drives the city into the future.

If you’re planning a trip to Germany, you should look into Berlin apartment rentals. You can save up to 50% on your Berlin accommodation when you compare the costs to staying in a hotel. Apartments also give yout he convenience of having access to a kitchen and being in great locations close to many tourist sights.

Continue reading »]]> The northwest coast of Tasmania is one of the least spoiled areas on earth. The air is so clean there, that its rainwater is said to be the purest in the world and is actually bottled and sold as drinking water because of its purity. If you’re thinking of visiting “the edge of the world,” as this part of Tasmania is called, Stanley will be your “base of operations.”

Stanley’s European heritage extends as far back as 1825 and within 20 years of its founding it already had a school and a post office. Fishing has always been a primary industry in Stanley, but today, fishing vies with tourism as its major industry. What’s the attraction of Stanley to tourists? Aside from the many local attractions, Stanley is your jumping off point to the Tarkine Wilderness and the unsurpassed natural beauty of the rugged northwest coast of Tasmania.

The Nut, a 470 foot (143m) tall volcanic plug that stands like a sentinel on the tip of the peninsula, is Stanley’s most famous landmark. There are two ways to get to the top of the Nut: the hard way and the easy way. The hard way is to climb to the top. The easy way is to take the chairlift up. Once there, you are greeted by breathtaking vistas, all the way “to the edge of the world” and beyond.

Most of the main tourist attractions in Stanley have something to do with the sea. The most popular tours in town are the platypus, seal and penguin tours and at the Seaquarium, you can get to see and even touch many exotic sea creatures you may never have the opportunity to see elsewhere.

The Tarkine Wilderness emcompasses 350,000 hectares of some of the most breathtaking and often inaccessible landscape you will ever see. Because so much of it is inaccessible, the Tarkine wilderness is the perfect natural habitat for many birds and animals that are becoming scarce in other parts of Australia. Some of them, like the graceful Wedge-tail eagle, you can see soaring in the skies. Others you may be lucky enough to stumble across as you hike on trails in the more accessible regions of the wilderness.

One of the most popular ways to get a bird’s eye view of the Tarkine Wilderness is to descend into Dismal Swamp. As uninviting as its name sounds, Dismal Swamp, a natural sinkhole, is anything but a dismal experience. You can get to it on foot on the trail provided for visitors or you can take the safe but thrilling enclosed slide to the base. Once there, you explore the wilderness without doing it any environmental damage as you walk out the cantilevered walkway at the Visitor Center and look down at the magnificent Blackwood trees beneath you.

After exploring the Tarkine Wilderness, you’ll appreciate the opportunity to go back to Stanley and get refreshed and recharged. Your Stanley accommodation will be just what the doctor ordered and you’ll wake up refreshed and ready for another amazing day of exploration.

Continue reading »]]> In recent years, the media popularized the term “staycation”, and it reflected many people’s reality. Many would-be travelers put their trips on hold to use the money for other things in light of job losses or home foreclosures. In this economy, even as it improves, many people feel fortunate just to be taking a vacation at all, and wouldn’t even consider traveling luxuriously. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to not only take a vacation, but take a luxury vacation for less. Use these tips to score luxury vacations for the price of a budget one.

Flexibility

No matter the destination, there’s always at least one period of time during the year when flights aren’t full, hotels are only half booked, and deals for luxury travelers abound. The Caribbean, for example, has its high season during the winter months, as people desperate to escape the cold flock to the luxurious resorts on the islands. Trying to find a great deal on a luxury resort in the month of February in the Caribbean will be next to impossible, which is why it’s a good idea to plan to take a luxury vacation for less during the off-season. Similarly, finding a luxury hotel at a discount might be difficult in Europe during the summer, but in early spring it will be considerably easier.

Check Travel Websites For Deals

In today’s Internet-driven world, there are more and more websites specializing in luxury travel deals. Jetsetter focuses on limited-time deals for some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and resorts, as well as occasional luxury package deals, such as a recent deal for business class airfare and a four star hotel in Paris.

Tablet Hotels focuses more on exclusive boutique hotels, but many of them are luxury boutique hotels that offer an intimate, unique, and luxurious experience. Tablet Hotels offers a Private Sale by invitation only, but invitations are easy to get simply by signing up and receiving a username and password for the site.

There are other websites that don’t focus exclusively on the luxury market, yet sometimes offer luxurious resorts and hotels with the prices slashed 50% or more. These websites include Travelzoo, which posts great deals every Wednesday, and daily deal sites like LivingSocial and Groupon.

Go With A Group and Rent A Vacation Home

Getting family members or a group of friends to chip in and rent a luxury vacation home can end up being much cheaper than a less desirable, basic hotel room. While the price of renting a luxury vacation home can seem daunting, when divided by six, eight, ten, or more people, it’s very manageable and can in fact lead to considerable savings. Try websites such as VRBO and the aforementioned Jetsetter, which offers its own section devoted solely to luxury homes.

Sally Stolmeyer loves to travel, but only wants to do it in luxury. With a family of four, it can be hard to find the right luxury resorts, but she relies on the Ritz Carlton club membership to take care of all her families vacationing needs.

Continue reading »]]> Johor, the most southern state of Malaysia is also the largest state.  This multicultural melting pot of 1.8 million people has plenty to offer to their visitors.  You will want to see the royal palaces and markets as well as the beautiful white sand beaches.

Here I have listed only ten attractions and must see experiences for your next trip to Johor Bahru.  This interesting state has much more to offer than meets the eye.

• Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is a beautiful mosque in Malaysia with its Islamic and western influenced architecture.  You can find the mosque overlooking the Straights of Tebrau on a hill at Jalan Abu Bakar.
  
• Mount Lambak Recreational Forest is near the town of Kluang (~5km away) at 510km above sea level.  This area is popular for picnics and taking a swim in one of the beautiful waterfalls.  You can also rent a modern chalet to stay in overnight. 

  

• Pulau Tinggi offers water activities and white sandy beaches to relax.  This island is one of many fringing Johor where snorkeling and diving are very popular.  It’s also famous for its mystical characters, the most famous being Huang Tuah who’s spirit watches over the island.
  
  
• Teluk Buih Beach - A popular destination for local villagers, with good surfing conditions along the shores.  Swim in the clear blue ocean waters or picnic in the shade.
  
• Rambah Beach, a popluar bird watching area has all you need for a day playing in the water jet-skiing or fishing.  There are places for food and showers as well and is reachable by car.  You might even catch a local bird singing competition!

  

• Endau-Rompin Johor National Park is home to many birds, mammals, frogs and insects.  There are also many different types of orchids and plants and trees.  The fan palm is one of the rare trees you’ll see here.  This forest is a back packers dream with over 50,000 hectares of forest to discover.
  
  
• Sultan Ibrahim Building is the former State Secretariat building of Johor.  Built in 1936-1939 stood as the tallest building in Johor Bahru until the late 1970’s.  It no longer serves as a government building but plans are being made to turn it into a museum.
  
  
• Istana Besar was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar.  Known as the Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultanate.  This palace has a great museum inside with royal heirlooms, rare artifacts and gives a good history of the states royal family.
   
• Istana Bukit Serene is the official residence of the Sultan of Johor.  This palace faces the Straights of Johor and looks straight towards Singapore.  The architectural carvings and gorgeous gardens are a must see.
  
  
• Johor Bahru City Square – the tallest building in Johor Bahru.  Here you will find floors and floors of shopping, restaurants and movie theaters.  No visit to Johor Bahru will be complete without visiting this landmark of retail heaven!

  

In Johor Bahru you can shop ‘til you drop, visit palaces and visit beaches.

Sierra Dawson from the travel rewards credit cards comparison website CreditDonkey contributed this post.  Remember, the nearby national forests have some of the rarest plants in the world.  Maybe fishing or bird watching is more your speed.  You will be surprised to find all these on your visit to Johor Bahru.  Before traveling overseas, read our American Express Gold Card review to see if the travel benefits are worth the annual fee.

Continue reading »]]> The Forster area of New South Wales is a good example of why Australia is a great place to visit if you love water sports. Located in the Great Lakes region, about 3 hours north of Sydney, Forster has everything for fresh water or salt water sports enthusiasts.

Australian fishermen don’t need to be told about Forster. The region was first settled by fishermen and shipbuilders. After the bridge over Wallis Lake was completed in 1959, the two largest towns, Forster and Tuncurry, were merged into one and are now referred to as Forster-Tuncurry, though most people still just say "Forster." One of the reasons why Forster and Tuncurry were settled first was because of the abundance of oysters in Wallis Lake. Oyster farming is still going strong there. Thanks to that, Forster restaurants have some of the best oyster dishes in Australia.

When surfers head off in that direction, they rarely say they are going to one of the many great surfing spots in the Forster-Tuncurry region. They just say they’re "going to Forster." Almost every surfer who visits the region checks out One Mile Beach, since it’s so easy to get to. After that, there’s the rest of the 28 mile (45km) coastline to check out. Every surfer has his favorite Forster "secret" spot that he keeps to himself and his closest friends.

Many of the best surfing beaches in the Forster area are located near the long, narrow Booti Booti National Park. There are places along Lakes Way, which passes through Booti Booti, where only a narrow strip of land separates the ocean from Wallis Lake. Just outside the park’s boundaries are some fantastic holiday spots that just happen to be where some of the best surfing spots are located.

Three of the more popular beaches in the Forster region are Boomerang Beach, Elizabeth Beach and Bluey’s Beach. Not only do you have the beach and surf at your downstep, you have Wallis Lake almost at your back door when you stay at one of these lovely villages. This part of the Forster region is a real fisherman’s paradise. From his base at Boomerang, he can go rock and beach fishing in the morning and evening or spend the day fishing for trout on the lake. Surfers can always count on finding good waves somewhere along one of these beaches.

Seal Rocks is a quiet, isolated community on the southern end of the Forster/Great Lakes region. To get there from Boomerang Beach takes you on a long, picturesque journey around Smiths Lake. It is still only about a half hour drive away, but when you get there, you feel like you’re in another world. There is a small community at Seal Rocks, but it has a fantastic feeling of isolation. One of the greatest things about the Forster area is that in the course of a single day, you can move from a large town with everything you want for a comfortable vacation to a tranquil village "far from the madding crowd."

This is probably why Forster is so popular with Sydney families. It is close enough to get to in a few hours, but far enough away to make you feel like you have really escaped. Some parts of the Forster area do get crowded at certain times of the year, but it’s always possible to find a nice Forster accommodation, no matter what time of year you go there. Whether you want to camp out under the stars or luxuriate in style, you will find something to suit your tastes in Forster.

Continue reading »]]> As more and more travel booking websites spring up on the internet, finding the best deal on airfare has become an increasingly challenging task. Fares seem to change from minute to minute and vary widely from site to site, so it’s hard to know exactly when and where to look for the best values. Here are some tried and true tips to help you cut through the internet clutter and save money on your next flight.

Timing

Timing can play a big role in getting the best value on airfare. Most airlines develop their schedules a year in advance and set their fares high to start. So while many travelers believe it’s a good idea to book their flight as early as possible, it’s simply not true. Fares begin to drop when the airlines see the planes are not filling up. If you’re planning a trip several months in advance, your best time to look is typically three to four months before your desired departure date.

Prices typically level off around that time, and then you’ll need to contemplate how lucky you’re feeling. Obviously if you’re travelling in a group, you should book your tickets while there are seats available. But if you’re travelling alone, it might pay to gamble and wait until there are less than three weeks before you want to fly. Prices typically drop again as the airlines try to fill up every seat on the plane to maximize their earnings. But if you wait too long, you might not get a seat at all.

Make it a habit to check the rates every day, because the prices change all the time. You can also sign up for email alerts from sites such as Kayak.com, Travelocity.com, Bing.com, Hotwire.com, and AirfareWatchdog.com. It’s free to sign up, and when you enter the dates you’d like to travel and your preferred destination, they will automatically shoot you an email when they see any price changes on your route.

Get Connected

The reason it’s so difficult to sort through all the different websites is that they don’t all include the same information. For example, Travelocity.com doesn’t include any flights from Southwest Air. If you search on Travelocity, the lowest airfare for your route may be offered by Southwest, but you won’t see it in the search results. So if you’re serious about saving money on your airfare, but don’t have time to search every site daily, opt for email alerts instead. Go to the website of each airline that services a route you’re interested in and sign up for their emails. Many airlines are now keeping their best fares for their own customers, instead of submitting them to the mega-search sites. The only way to find out about them is to become an email subscriber.

You should also sign up with as many travel sites as possible that send out special fare alerts, such as Travelzoo.com, Expedia.com, and Travelocity.com. Check your email frequently, because the best deals always sell out quickly. Some airlines are even beginning to tweet their special offers on Twitter in addition to email. These cut-rate bargains typically only last a few hours, so stay connected and be ready to book at a moment’s notice.

Be Flexible

Most travelers know that the prices of flights vary widely by which day of the week you travel. It’s typically cheaper to fly mid-week and on Saturdays, because most people want to start their trips on Friday. This is true whether you’re flying domestic or internationally. But use the flexible calendar searches on Kayak.com or Orbitz.com to compare prices even week to week. Leaving a week earlier or later could yield substantial savings for no other reason than fewer people booked for one flight over another.

You can really get some good bargains if you’re not only flexible on your dates, but on your destination as well. Check out AirfareWatchdog.com if you simply want to get as far away from home as possible. Select your home airport, and you can start receiving emails about special rates on all their outbound flights.

Check for Refunds

Your airline hopes that once you’ve purchased your ticket, you’ll be so excited about your trip that you’ll forget to check if the price went down later. You could be eligible for a refund, because several domestic airlines offer refunds or vouchers for future travel if the price you paid for your itinerary drops before you fly. You can continue to check the airline’s website yourself, or register your flight with Yapta.com and they’ll do all the legwork for you.

While it may be confusing to bargain hunt for airfare with so many websites, it just means that there are many opportunities to save money – both before and after you purchase your ticket. If you search prices frequently, check your email regularly for deals, are flexible about your travel, and find out if you’re eligible for a refund after you’ve purchased your flight, your vacation can end up costing you a lot less than you thought possible.

Tom Blanchard shares his advice on deal shopping and couponing for deal shoppers everywhere. Find out why Coupon Croc is his place of choice in providing the best deals for his family.