So you finally decided to take that vacation.  Congrats!  Now what?  Now comes the odyssey of trying to plan your trip.  Trying to find the cheapest deals on flights and accommodations so you can free up more money to spend while you’re traveling (or to buy a really cute outfit for your trip because… obviously).

Rather than spending hours on your computer sifting through the many (many) sites out there, I’ve taken the guesswork out and compiled a list of the best sites for travel deals.  

You’ll want to save these to your favorites.  Immediately.

FLIGHTS

MOMONDO

This is my go-to when booking my airline travel.  I love that it delivers search results in three separate categories: fastest, cheapest, and best.  Not only is the site extremely user-friendly and organized, but it typically delivers the absolute cheapest airfare too!

Momondo, I love you!

CHEAPOAIR

This is one of the best sites for travel deals!  When I’m searching for airfare, this is the first place I check.  With over 450 airlines, CheapOair offers incredible discounts (which have saved me hundreds!)  And with 24/7 customer service, someone is always there to help ensure you’re getting the best deal.

WEGO

This site is a great resource for amazing deals on flights throughout the world.  It searches over 700 booking sites to find the lowest prices (for instance, I used it for my flights to Australia and Bali and it saved me an extra $180 over other travel sites!)   So many places to go, so little time…

NEXT VACAY

This amazing service helps those who love to travel, but don’t have time to find great deals.  The founders developed software that searches hundreds of sites to find ridiculously cheap airfare from your home airport.  When a particularly fantastic deal is detected, it will send you an email notification with a link to purchase a ticket.  It’s that easy!

For only $25 a year you can sit back and have someone else do the legwork for you.  $25 a year to save hundreds on airfare?!?  It’s a no brainer.

BONUS SITE:

FARENESS

Looking to be a little more spontaneous?  I’m not talking throw caution to the wind and get married in Vegas spontaneous, but being open to a new (possibly unknown) location spontaneous.  Well then, Fareness is the site for you!

While other sites search specific destinations, Fareness searches types of locations.  You simply enter your home airport and where you’re wanting to travel (the beach, Europe, etc) and it will find amazing deals in that genre of travel.  It’s a perfect way to not only find cheap tickets but also a wonderful way to uncover destinations that may not have been on your radar yet.

ACCOMMODATIONS

BOOKING.COM

I’ve used this site for years and love how organized and user-friendly it is!  Not only will you find amazing deals on hotels, but you can also save favorites by trip or location, and easily access properties you’ve booked.

In addition to their website, they also have an intuitive app that makes booking your next hotel a breeze.  At a glance, you can see amenities, nearby attractions, hotel policies, and more!  They certainly get an A+ for user experience.

SNAP TRAVEL

Looking for a great deal?  Well, get ready to have your socks blown off.  In fact, you might as well just take them off right now.  Snap Travel has unbelievable deals on hotels all over the world!  The first time I used it on a trip to Europe I saved an average of $15-30/night!

You can search by a specific hotel, or with a map view (which is my favorite, because it uses a heat map to show you how close the hotels are to major sights – it’s an OCD planning dream come true!)

AIRBNB

Want to live like a local on your next vacation?  Then Airbnb is the place to go!  With listings in over 190 countries, you can choose a property that meets your needs.  This includes homes all to yourself, or simply a private room.  I used this site for my stay in Amsterdam (a lovely apartment called Sunny Side Up) and couldn’t have been more pleased.  It’s a wonderful alternative to hotels if you want a more authentic experience.

HOSTELWORLD

Hostels are a great way to not only find economical accommodations but also to meet new friends.  This site makes finding a property simple and learning more about each hostel easy.

ACTIVITIES AND MORE!

VIATOR

I use Viator every time I travel for great deals on sights and entertainment.  Their website and app are extremely user-friendly!  They even offer customer reviews and photos (so you can decide what’s worth seeing and what isn’t).

It’s also a fantastic way to discover activities you may not have been aware of.  For instance, when I booked my Auschwitz tour, I found a great deal to a nearby historic salt mine!  It was such an awesome experience and I had no idea it was even there!

TRAVEL ZOO

Finally, a site that does it all!  In addition to awesome deals on airfare, you can also find great prices on hotels, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages… you name it!  I’ve used Travel Zoo on several occasions when my soul gets restless.

$779 for 6 nights with air to Paris and Prague?  Absolutely!  $549 to Ireland roundtrip?  Why not!  This site is an endless resource for discounts and destination ideas.

And there you have it – the top ten best sites for travel deals.  Now that you have a roadmap for how to find the best deals on airfare, accommodations, and much more, you’re ready to explore the world!  The only difficult decision will be deciding what to check off your bucket list first!

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