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Booking Online Vacations. Introduction. From finding flights to booking hotels the internet has made it possible to save a bundle of money on travel costs. Though saving is possible it is important to know a thing or two before you plan your next vacation. Popular Travel Sites.
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Introduction • From finding flights to booking hotels the internet has made it possible to save a bundle of money on travel costs. • Though saving is possible it is important to know a thing or two before you plan your next vacation
Popular Travel Sites • No doubt you have seen commercials for several last minute travel sites all boosting the lowest prices, before settling on the one with the flashy commercial make sure to shop around • www.expedia.ca • www.cheapflights.ca • www.travelocity.ca • www.redtag.ca • www.farecompare.com
Hotels and Rating Systems • There are almost as many rating systems out there as there are hotels so be sure to research and compare • Many rating systems these days are based on user ratings which can be very bias because it is more likely you will give a rating if you were not satisfied with the hotel • Don’t assume a high rating will mean it meets your personal standards.
Flights • When looking to go on vacation it is tempting to go with the cheap flights available; however this might not be exactly what you want • Make sure you read all the details of the flight before you finalize the booking. You don’t want to end up on a flight with three lay overs. • Details to watch: • Actual airport • Amount of layovers • Seat select • Departure and arrival times
Tripadvisor • This is a great source of information on many destinations, airlines, hotels, hostels, restaurants and more • The website offers advise from real travellers like yourself as well as experts • Simply search the website for reviews on your destination/hotel/restaurant and read real patrons comments • www.Tripadvisor.ca
Warnings • Ensure the website you are using is secure • Do your research • Keep records • Buy insurance!!! • Read the terms and conditions • Ask Questions • Check for travel advisories from the government • http://www.voyage.gc.ca/index-eng.asp
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