Holiday travelling

     Tis the season to be jolly...

     Summer is just beginning to leave us, and the season is pushing its way in, already.

     The year has flown by. It is family planning time, again.

     Summer vacationers are on their way home.  Now, the deals begin to show up.  You can get your best ticket prices from the familiar orbitz.com or the semi-unfamiliar groupon.com. 

     You have to love this time of the year.  Evenings filled with scented candles to Christmas lights to shopping to cooking, are unforgettable. 

     Unplanned spending can trigger cluster headaches, stress-related pain, and days of agony, though.

     The holiday season is several weeks away, but now is a perfect time to book that flight and hotel for your Thanksgiving or New Year's celebrations. 

     "According to Kayak.com, you'll find the best deals on holiday flights when you book in mid-October. Fares will start to increase by as much as 25 percent the closer you get to the end of the year. (http://money.msn.com)"

     You've heard about last minute deals.  This time of the year, though, that won't suffice. Procrastination can be the bomb detonation.  Don't  wait until the last minute to book your flight, hotel or travel package.  You are at risk of paying a premium for all travel expenses.  The extra money you save could be another gift for your special somebody.

     Compare and contrast actual airline prices to the well known third party site prices.

     One of the best ways to acquire a  great deal on a flight is to fly inconveniently. If you can coordinate your holiday visits so that you fly on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or even New Year's Day, you may be able to save a bag of money on your inbound flight.

     "FareCompare.com reports that the best money-saving days for travel are before Dec. 17 and after Jan. 3. Fares are also low on Christmas Day. Kayak.com reports that travelers returning on Thanksgiving Day could save as much as 20 percent on fares. (http://money.msn.com)"

     Maybe one of your headaches of the season is the airplane itself.  Remember that road trips are awesome, too.

     "Plan alternative trips if traffic makes your way home too overwhelming. Is there a scenic drive that might be longer but have less traffic? (http://www.travelchannel.com)"

     You're pockets don't have to be sore after the holidays.  You don't have to dread your bills for the first couple of months in the new year.  Get your head start.

     Take off your swim gear and break out your sweaters.

     Happy Holidays!

     Tis the season to be jolly...