Scouring for deals before you make your purchase is always smart, but you can save even more if you go the extra mile and get some money back after you've booked. Here are some savvy tips to get you more savings after you've forked up cash: Air Travel: You can save more money on air tickets if the price of the flight goes down. Get refunded the difference when you buy your ticket from airlines Read more

Every budget traveler knows that the secret to low-cost travel is to take advantage of coupons and offers that are available. PopSugar Shop has a great offer right now — $50 for a $100 Travelocity hotel gift card — that'll save you the hassle of scouring the web for hotel deals. You'll get to pick from 55,000-plus destinations worldwide and stay at a variety of lodgings, ranging from major Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The travel industry is recovering from the recession. And unfortunately, stronger business for it means fewer deals for you. But with our 20 tips, you can still save on airfare, lodging, vacation packages and cruises. Save on Airfare 1) Use Kayak.com to quickly scan hundreds of travel Web sites for the cheapest airfares. And Read more

My friend just booked a trip to Hawaii on Travelocity.com. It was a great deal, but he was confused about some of the charges on the bill. When I took a look at the receipt, I spotted a $30 charge for Aloha VIP Transfers Oahu that he said he never signed up for. He thought it was mandatory, but when I clicked through the deal myself, I noticed that it was already checked and you can actually opt Read more

For most of us, going on vacation usually means booking a stay at a hotel or resort. These stays are booked directly through the hotel or through a website, such as Priceline or Travelocity, and unless you're willing to pay major money for your stay, you're often stuck with cookie cutter rooms that look much the same regardless of location. For those of us looking for a more unique and authentic Read more

With Spring break around the corner and Summer on its heels, frequent jet-setters and seldom fliers alike should know why they're spending bigger bucks on airfare this vacation season. It's not just because the airlines want to capitalize on Summer travelers; airlines need to offset rising oil prices, which account for 40 percent of their costs. Even though there have been several airfare hikes Read more