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  • Websites for Discount Flights – Sites to Help you Save

    Flights are often the most expensive element of any vacation, so it’s not surprising that travelers want to get the best deals. So where do we find them? Simply searching the internet for cheap flights will only bring you the sites that have paid for top search engine privileges. Rather than just hitting up Google, make sure to bookmark these websites that consistently help tourists save.

    Kayak.com is one of the most popular flight search engines, and it’s not hard to see why. Some great deals are coupled with several other nifty features including trip management tools, price change alerts, and frequent flyer points trackers. No wonder it’s received Webby Awards and been named one of the world’s best websites by Time Magazine in recent years.

    There’s more to Hipmunk.com than its cute chipmunk graphics. The results of any flight search are presented in an easy to read graph. These pictures make it easy to see the airlines servicing your desired route, the prices they charge, and the number of stops they make. It’s also got a hotel search engine, so this site could put you well on the way to organizing that dream vacation.

    If you already know the major airline carriers aren’t for you, then WhichBudget.com might be your site. This user-friendly website focuses on budget airlines operating in more than 200 countries around the world. You simply enter your dates and destinations, and WhichBudget.com will do the rest. With no fees or commissions charged on the flights you book, you can save even more than you’d think.

    DoHop.com is ideal for travelers looking for save money by taking indirect flights. The site makes is easy to join cheaper flights rather than flying directly to a chosen destination. The time this method of traveling takes, especially those hours waiting in airports, mean it’s not for everyone. However if flight-hopping appeals to you, DoHop.com will help you do it for less.

    Some of the best flight deals online don’t come from websites at all. Many airlines offer special details to their e-mail subscribers, Facebook friends and Twitter followers. Often these flights will only be available for a short amount of time, or to a small number of customers, so it’s worth checking your inbox and social media accounts regularly when you’ve got the travel bug.

    So don’t wait until your travel plans are finalized to start searching the internet. It’s good for much more than group deals on tourist attractions and restaurants and opinions on accommodation. Saving money on a flight is the perfect way to begin a frugal vacation!

  • Find Lost Travel Items with Backpack Boomerang Website | New Site Connects Thai Backpackers

    If you’ve never left a prized possession behind in a hostel in some far-flung corner of the world, you’ve probably never backpacked.

    It's very easy to forget your essentials as you struggle to check out of your room on time, but thanks to the new website Backpack Boomerang, all hope is not lost. While travel insurance can replace big ticket items, it falls down when it comes to sentimentalism. No cash payout can ever replace the vacation pictures on your camera, the music on your iPod, or the digits of people you've met abroad stored on your cell phone. That's where Backpack Boomerang really excels. The site is the brainchild of seasoned backpackers who know all too well the pain of leaving vital items behind. Its concept is simple. If you’ve lost something, click on the "losers" tab, detail the missing items, and wait patiently for someone to write back. If you've found someone's prized possession, it's off to the "finders" section with you.boomerang The website's altruistic concept should appeal to the nature of backpackers. Perhaps this site could even forge some new friendships amongst budget travel enthusiasts! The main drawback right now is the site's limited scope. Currently the website is only servicing backpackers holidaying in Thailand, but its creators plan to roll it out to the rest of Southeast Asia before conquering the world. I'm sure backpackers all over the globe are looking forward to that!

  • Calculate Cab Fares with World Taxi Meter | Great Travel Website for Tourists

    You needn’t get stung by high cab fees when you’re traveling around the world, thanks to the nifty World Taxi Meter website.

    Simply enter your departure point, your destination, and the time you’re traveling and the website will do the rest.

    It will estimate the fare you can expect to pay (in any currency), how long you'll wait in traffic, and much more. Of course the website doesn't have details for every destination in the world, but many tourist centers are covered. It's ideal for navigating the traffic chaos of New Delhi, the busy Australian streets of Sydney and Melbourne, and downtown Singapore. The handy tips for taxi travel are also very useful for tourists. The site offers advice specific to each city, such as information about public holiday and late night surcharges, tipping, and local taxi ranks. This website should ensure you're not caught short during your travels, or ripped off by cunning cab drivers out to make a quick buck. Hopefully we'll see it expanded to include more destinations, particularly in Asia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, soon.

  • Scoopon Travel Deals Website Helps you Enjoy Australian Cities for Less

    You can scoop up some great deals on dining, attractions and services around Australia with new travel deals website Scoopon.

    Just sign up for a free Scoopon membership to start enjoying the saving.

    These savings are pretty outstanding; recently the site has offered a five-course banquet at Melbourne's award-winning Cupido Restaurant for $20, a jetboat ride around Sydney Harbour for $29, and a five-hour deep sea fishing charter excursion on the Australia Gold Coast for $49. The site generally offers discounts of more than 50% on a range of products and services, and more deals are added daily. So how does it work? New offers are posted at noon, with the understanding that a minimum number will be snapped up. If you're interested in what's on offer, just click on the “Buy” button. Once the minimum number of respondents is reached, your credit card is billed and details of your purchase e-mailed to you. If the numbers aren’t reached, there are no charges at all. save on australia travel photo The biggest appeal of these deals, besides of course the money you save, is that you're given plenty of time to use them. You might start looking for offers before taking a getaway, or collect them in readiness for the next school vacation. Currently Scoopon only offers deals in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, but it's early days. If this takes off hopefully we’ll see specials available in all of Australia's major travel spots.