HERE'S A LIST OF WEBSITES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT BEFORE TRAVELING:
The summer travel season is upon us . . . and if you're searching the web for sweet deals, save yourself some time and check out this list of the best websites for travelers:
#1.) Momondo.com. This is the best place to find good deals. It's a search engine that checks prices of airfares, hotels, and rental cars from almost 500 other sites.
#2.) Yapta.com. This site finds the best airfare deals on the web and sends you alerts when a new or cheaper fare comes out.
#3.) LuxuryLink.com. It's kind of like eBay for hotel packages. You bid on auctions . . . everything from exclusive hotels to cruises . . . and most packages sell for less than the amount you'd pay for everything separately.
#4.) Indagare.com. This site costs way too much money for most people . . . it's $250 a year for a membership . . . but if you're a sophisticated traveler who wants expert advice from travel journalists and customized planning services, this is your site.
#5.) FabSearch.com. When you go to this site, pick your destination and it will provide you with a ton of travel articles from magazines like "Vanity Fair" and "Town and Country" .
#6.) CellularAbroad.com. If you've ever used your cell in another country, you know it can wind up costing you as much as your whole trip. So go here to buy cheap international cell phone plans.
http://www.cellularabroad.com/
#7.) CouchSurfing.com. If you want to save some money and get in touch with the locals, become a CouchSurfing.com member. It's kind of like being an exchange student.
--Here's how it works: You get to stay in someone's house for free on your next trip . . . as long as you agree to offer your place for free to other travelers.
#8.) InsureMyTrip.com. It's always a good idea to insure your trip in case you lose luggage or need medical assistance. This site gets quotes from a bunch of insurance companies and lists the lowest prices. (ABC News)