FINDING PLACES TO STAY AROUND THE WORLD & CRUISE DEALS
Usually airfare is the first aspect of travel book, so if you haven't booked your flights yet, head over to our Where to Find Cheap Flights page. Now that you're ready for the next step - finding places to stay, let's take a look at some of the most popular sites used for booking unique accommodations around the world. And if you're needing to book transportation options, such as a rental car, train, bus, etc., make your way to our Travel and Transport Resource Guide!
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Accommodation Websites
Search Engines are a great way to find the best deals on lodging by searching multiple hotel chains and bed and breakfast sites all at once! Several of these travel sites have reward programs, so find one you like and stick with it to be rewarded each time you travel!
AGODA
Discounted deals on over 1 million hotels worldwide. Book now, pay later available on thousands of hotels with Agoda.
BOOKING.COM
Booking.com guarantees the best prices for every type of property, from small, family-run bed and breakfasts to five-star luxury suites.
EXPEDIA
More than 140,000 lodging properties worldwide. Best Price Guarantee. Earn FREE Travel with Expedia Rewards.
HOTELS COMBINED
The world's best hotel price comparison site - Hotels Combined compares the top travel sites in just one search to find the best hotel deals.
HOTELS.COM
Stay 10 nights, get 1 FREE. Book now on Hotels.com using real guest reviews for real savings on deals at hundreds of thousands of hotels.
PRICELINE
Deep discounts on hotels. Save up to 60% on hotels with express deals. Name Your Own Price ® bid and save big on hotels!
TRIVAGO
Trivago’s hotel search lets you compare hotel prices from 200+ booking sites for 1.3 million hotels in 190+ countries.
Cheap Accommodation | Stay with Locals
Trying to save money or simply looking for a more authentic travel experience? Rent a private or shared room in a local's home or hostel. You're directly connected with someone who knows the area inside and out. Get insider tips on where the locals go, things to see and do in the area, best restaurants, places to avoid, etc. Save money on accommodations so you can spend more of your travel money on memorable experiences!
AIRBNB
To use AirBnB on a budget, consider a stay in a shared or private room. Click HERE for $35 OFF your first stay with AirBnB.
COUCHSURFING
Couchsurfing is a vibrant travel community of over 12 million locals and travelers. Find accommodations and meet-up with nearby locals.
HOSTELWORLD
Search 33,000 hostels in 170 countries with HostelWorld. With over 8 million verified guest reviews, you'll find your perfect stay.
HOMESTAY
Hosts offer guests the chance to stay with them to live and breathe the local culture and to explore destinations in a truly authentic way.
TRUSTED HOUSESITTERS
Look after a homeowners' house and pet(s) in exchange for free accommodations. Membership fee required, though it pays off quickly!
Rental Vacation Homes
Want to live like a local, but have the place all to yourself? Search for accommodations using these vacation rental sites. Whether it's just you and your significant other, your entire extended family, or a large group of friends, vacation rentals can be a fun way to travel. Have all of the amenities of home (living area, full kitchen, etc.) while exploring a new area! Hosts will often offer local advice and recommendations and/or simply leave a slew of brochures and maps for you to peruse.
AIRBNB
Select a private apartment or house from 2,000,000 listings in over 191 countries with AirBnB. Click HERE for $35 OFF your first stay with AirBnB.
FLIPKEY
Find and book the perfect place to stay with over 500,000 listings with FlipKey by TripAdvisor.
HOMEAWAY
Homeaway has over 1 million listings of vacation rental homes in 190 countries.
SYKES COTTAGES
Visit Sykes Cottages and browse thousands of hand-picked holiday cottages across the UK and Ireland.
TRIP ADVISOR
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site now offering vacation rentals in over 190 countries.
VRBO
VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) is part of the HomeAway family, representing over 1 million properties in 190 countries.
Cruise Deals
Cruises are a great method of travel because they cover your accommodations, meals, and transportation. When you break down how much you would normally spend on lodging, food, and transfers, you just might find that a cruise is the more affordable option. You may not have as much time in a given destination as you'd like, but it's a great way to get a sampling of a variety of places you may want to go back to and further discover! Check out these websites to find the best cruise deals!
CRUISE SHEET
Tracking over 12,000 cruises to find the best deals for you! Book last minute cruises for as low as $30/day.
EXPEDIA CRUISES
Expedia offers great deals on cruises and often includes on-board credit!
SHERMAN'S CRUISES
Sherman's Cruise travel deal experts have picked out the best cruise deals, promising significant savings on your next cruise vacation.
VACATIONS TO GO
Vacations To Go specializes in last minute cruises, discount cruises, cruise lines and cruise vacations.
Excursion Companies - Europe
Pretty much every cruise line out there offers endless options for shore excursions ranging in price and activity level. Truth be told, we prefer to book private shore excursions when we cruise because we can typically get a better price and a more personalized experience. There is a little bit of risk involved, in that if the private tour company gets you back to the ship late, you are responsible for making your way to the next port of call, whereas if you book with the ship directly, they will hold the boat for you. We used the following two companies during European cruises and couldn't have been more pleased. Use the Roll Call feature on Cruise Critic to find other cruisers on your ship interested in sharing the private tour with you. This not only brings the per person cost down, but allows you to meet fellow cruisers before you ship sets sail!
ROME IN LIMO
Rome in Limo specializes in tailor-made tours throughout Italy. Also, perfect for private/group shore excursions with a personal touch!
JOE BANANA LIMOS
Joe Banana Limos provides shore excursions, local tours and private transfers throughout Italy. Great for private cruise ship excursions.
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