Travel on the Cheap

It’s summer. You love to travel. But you are in debt. Is there any way to do it?

Well, it might not be a good idea. Or you might want to wait until the off-season. But if you are determined to go somewhere for a vacation, and you don’t want to stow away in the luggage compartment or hide in the pet container, then there are websites out there for you.

You probably know Priceline. Now here are a group of less well known bargain travel websites that you can consider.

• SkyAuction (www.skyauction.com). This website allows you to bid on vacations. The owners negotiate deals with airlines, hotels, resorts, and other travel companies. Then you bid auction-style on the packages, starting at one dollar. 
• Budget Travel Online (www.budgettravelonline.com) – Its Real Deals section collects late-breaking travel bargains and short stays.
• Last Minute (http://us.lastminute.com)– This site does discounts on the late-breaking stuff – unsold seats, unused rooms, etc.
• Travel Zoo (www.travelzoo.com) – Provides you with tips on where to find travel bargains. It also checks out the destinations and provides recommendations from their travel experts.

Even if you choose to stay home and nurse your wallet instead, you might want to keep this list in your mind. These sites provide excellent travel deals at bargain prices. As you make your recovery into full financial health, these sites will be available to you again.