Are vacation packages cheaper?
When a Vacation Package Can Save You Money (and When It Can't)
As you dream of your next getaway, here's the first question to ask: are vacation packages cheaper? Yes and no, it seems. In this blog post The New York Times deconstructs the travel package business and offers some pointers on how to actually book a cheap package deal.
"Online travel agencies have long promoted vacation packages as a means to big savings: "Book flight + hotel, save up to $450" is the lure on Expedia.com's homepage, while Orbitz.com promises a savings of "up to $465." Travelocity.com raises the bid with its claim that users can save as much as $525 on some packages.But many travelers are skeptical, particularly those who learned the hard way that big savings might require tradeoffs like a flight at the crack of dawn, a dingy hotel or multiple flight connections..."
