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the beginner a place to start, and valuable information about cruises and what you can expect.

Once you've learned about your travel destination and made the perfect choice, a decision must be made on how to get there. According to CNN.com, one of the best sites to consult is Farecompare.com to find the best prices for travel. Just type in a destination and the date you wish to travel. The site will pull the fares from all the top airlines and booking agencies and display them, including layovers and what's available in coach or first class. How-to videos are posted for information on how to book, where to look and what to do. Hot Deals are featured, as well as a sign up for an email alert when the destination you're interested in offers a great deal.

Forbes Magazine recommends Kayak.com as a top choice for booking flights. It pulls from 140+ sites to find the best prices for airfare from over 3500 destinations. All the major online booking sites for airfare are listed, saving lots of time scouring the internet for the best deal, so not only are you saving time, but also money. Priceline.com is another choice of Forbes, although the magazine likes it more for great hotel savings. According to their article, you can book a four-star hotel for as little as $99 per night.

Once arriving at your vacation destination, you might need a rental car to get around. For great deals, Breezenet.com allows a search for the best rate by type of car, destination airport or company, with over 50 to choose from. There's a comparison chart as well as a "name your own price" option. The website makes it easy to make a choice and is simple to use, and by naming your own price, can save quite a bit of money.

For last minute plans, try Lastminute.com for not only flights, vacation packages and hotel accommodations, but tickets to games and concerts and activities such as theme parks and other attractions. The interface is easy to use, and there's a list of suggested ideas and vacation destinations. A free newsletter is offered, and they also offer information on last second road deals if you decide flying is not for you.

Travelzoo.com has the daily bargains displayed on their home pages, and signing up for a newsletter delivers to your email the 20 best Deals of the Day. They boast 14 million subscribers, and Travelzoo can tailor information to your geographic location, highlighting local deals from hotel accommodations to tickets for concerts, casinos and even restaurants.

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