Are you still using a travel agent to book your airfares, vacation packages, and hotels?  Did you know that you could save a lot of money by researching, comparing prices, and booking your choices on the World Wide Web?  No one knows if you are really getting the best deal through a travel agent, even with those agents who have worked with you for some time, remember, they do receive a commission.  Using the Internet to find the best deal might take a few minutes out of your day but you are in total control of how much money you want to spend and know exactly to where it is going. 

The Internet is quite safe and most legitimate websites have major security precautions and devices to ensure your credit card number is never shared, lost, sold, or given to anyone.  Still not convinced?  Most websites have an 800 number you can call to talk with a real person for more complicated travel arrangements or giving a credit card number to. 

Here is a compilation of some popular and common websites to use when booking travel arrangements.  With a little work and research, you could save yourself hundreds of dollars while becoming Internet savvy.  If you are still a little apprehensive, try buying a simple airfare online first.  Sometimes it just takes one experience to understand how effortless it is to book online.  When you have an E-ticket, in most cases, there is no more waiting in long lines to check in, especially when you pack light.  In addition, companies award you for booking online with them.  There are ample benefits to using the World Wide Web for your vacation plans.  And don’t forget to look for senior discounts! 

www.expedia.com - Great for booking discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals, and cruises.  Often times they have great deals on last minute travel. 

www.orbitz.com - Great for booking discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, rail travel and activities to do while on vacation.  They also have great deals on last minute travel.

www.travelocity.com - Another great all-in-one website for booking discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals, vacations packages and more.

Sometimes it is better to go straight to the source for airfare travel.  They can usually give you the best deal to where you are flying.  Every airline has a website.  So don’t forget to research foreign airlines to book your travel as well.

www.southwest.com
www.nwa.com
www.delta.com
www.aa.com
www.continental.com
www.jetblue.com
www.frontierairlines.com
www.united.com
www.usairways.com
www.suncountry.com

www.flyaow.com - Not only can you book any type of travel, but it also gives travel tips for any destination.  Also has a wider range of airline companies for foreign travelers.  

www.smartertravel.com - A great all-in-one website for any type of travel or needs.  Gives travel advice, provides senior travel, frequent flyer, weekend getaway, and family travel deals.  A really good comprehensive website.  

www.hotels.com - A great worldwide website to find hotels in any city of the world.  

www.vegas.com - The best website for booking hotels, shows and airfare in and out of Las Vegas.  

www.priceline.com - If you are not in a hurry and have some leverage on when you want to travel, this website is a “name your price” legitimate website that offers everything Expedia and Orbitz offers but more.  They have great deals daily that you can bid on much like on Ebay yet still offers normal online booking for anywhere in the world.  

www.transitionsabroad.com - A website filled with links for senior travelers and adventurers.  It provides budget travel, links for senior traveling, and tips for travelers over 50.