It's peak summer, which means people are going on vacation or hastily making last-minute travel plans. Luckily, there's a trove of tools you can use to make the most out of your trip by saving money, finding better places to stay, or by finding great things to do without breaking the bank.
Here are some of the best.
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Use all these flight search engines. Seriously.
Flight search engines help by aggregating multiple airlines' flight prices based off the dates you choose.
So instead of going to your regular airliner's website and booking it directly, you can use any of these sites — preferably all of them — to shop around for the best deal.
Here are the sites I always check:
ITA Matrix, Google Flights, Momondo, Hipmunk, JetRadar, SkyScanner.
Can't get the right price for it? Get notified with Airfare Watchdog.
If you can't find the right price for your flight out, you can get notified when a flight hits historical lows. If you've planned your trip dates out months in advance, Airfare Watchdog will notify you when your fares dip.
Google Flights also does the same thing — when you select your dates and destination, you can "save" the flight and track it in a graph. You'll receive an email if the price dips.
How far in advance should you book? 54 days is the average, but that's not always the case. Avoid booking too much earlier, and absolutely don't book at the last minute.
Wikivoyage helps you find ways to get around, things to do, places to see, and things to eat — even in the most obscure places.
Wikivoyage is a trove of information on how to get around and what to see. If you're looking for things to do beyond the most obvious tourist attractions, this Wiki will have plenty of suggestions on things to see, eat, and do.
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