Travel Trends In A Down Economy

Think people aren't traveling because the economy is down? You couldn't be more wrong. There are many people taking advantage of the Travel Trends right now and they are enjoying some great deals and vacations.

An expert for Priceline.com recently stated that leisure travelers could benefit from a drop-off in business conventions because of the economy.

Any traveler that really wants to get their moneys worth should be looking at the typical "convention cities", like Las Vegas, where business has slowed. You will find huge discounts on everything from vacation packages and hotels to them parks, attractions and restaurants. The cities want and need tourist dollars more than ever and they are aggressively lowering prices to get people to visit.

Some of the top convention cities are: Las Vegas, Orlando, Chicago, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Anaheim, New Orleans, San Francisco, Dallas, San Diego, and Washington.

Priceline.com is actually seeing winning bids for half off what the normal retail prices are for rental cars, four star hotels, and you can find great deals on air-hotel packages.

Once you get your killer deals on airline tickets and hotel, be sure you travel as the savy traveler and avoid some of the most common fees.

For example, did you know that most airlines are charging from $15-20 for your very first checked bag? Remember the days when you could check two bags, and then pay for extras? Not any more! You will be paying for your very first bag and more. There is a very simple way to get around that, use carry on luggage and luggage sets. You want to shop for a bag that is small enough to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you, but it has to be easy enough to tote around the airport in between flights, etc.

With the quality and size of Bags being sold today, you can pack everything you need and carry it on the airplane. You also want to consider packing as much travel size and sample size items as possible. First, you can't take anything in your carry on that is over 3.0 fluid ounces. Second, why pay overweight (Heavy) bag fees because you have full size shampoo, conditioner and hairspray. You can actually travel light, carrying everything you need, without getting stuck at the security checkpoint.

Also, if you are anything like me, you enjoy comfort when you travel, especially if the flight is any more than 3 hours. Flying makes me sleepy but unless I'm in first class, I find it very difficult to get comfortable and I'm usually cold. Did you know you will be paying extra, on most airlines, for the pillow and blanket that you used to get for free? Why not take your own travel blanket and travel pillow instead. Isn't it nice to know that the only head that was on your pillow was yours? With the right carry on or duffel bag, you can have your very own travel blanket and pillow each time you fly.

I hope this short little excerpt of information has proven useful to you in your travels and if you happen to be traveling internationally soon, be sure to check out my Online Discount Travel Store for more great deals and useful travel accessories.