Vacation Packages Are Often Cheaper

[Travel Guru]

Getting a package vacation deal is usually cheaper than buying each item on its own. In other words, you can usually save a good bit of money on your vacation if you purchase the big ticket items as a vacation package.

The most common vacation package is airfare and hotel. For example, expedia offers a great deal on airfare and hotel vacation packages: Thinking "What's the catch?" There isn't one! You choose the flight you want and the perfect hotel. You can even make partial payments or customize your trip with a rental car, fun activities, and handy services. And it's always easy to see exactly how much you're saving. Big travel savings are simpler to get than ever—and easier to see than ever. Just book your flight and hotel together and you'll save big: In the first quarter of 2006, Expedia travelers saved an average of $220* per trip over booking their flight and hotel separately. So that's $220, on average, that you can save by getting a packaged vacation with expedia.

Priceline is having a Mother's Day vacation package right now that you may want to consider. Mothers' Day is Sunday, May 11, so honor your Mother with a great weekend getaway! Save up to $325 when you book your hotel & flight together. Choose Your Exact Hotel + See pictures and descriptions. Choose Your Exact Flight + See airlines and times. The Vacation Package price yielded a savings of up to $325 over the separate prices of the same hotel and similar flight itinerary. Vacation Package prices shown are per-person based on double occupancy, include round-trip airfare and hotel, and all taxes and fees.

The next time you are thinking about a holiday, check out the prices by comparing each item seperately, and then as a package. You may be surprised! Your travel agent may also be able to help you figure out the best deal.