Are you looking for the best trip booking sites and resources? You’ve come to the right place! All of the travel planning websites, tools, and resources that I personally use and recommend are listed here.
Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or looking for a last-minute escape, vacation planning can be made simple using these tools.
Places to Stay
Booking.com
This is my go-to site for practically all of my accommodation reservations, whether I’m staying in a hostel or a five-star resort. What I enjoy about it is that you can apply search parameters such as breakfast included or only rooms with air conditioning. The map view shows the location of the hotel in relation to major transit hubs and tourist attractions.
AirBnB
If I am travelling with a group of people then I would prefer to stay at an apartment with AirBnB. They consistently have great properties, and are conveniently located. As a solo traveler, I would prefer to stay in a hotel for security reasons.
Flights
For general flight research, I would start with these search engines. They can provide you with different cost and itinerary options.
Skyscanner
Perfect for finding the cheapest flight deal. Skyscanner has a great map feature that allows you to see direct routes and prices for various destinations all at once. I love seeing all the different options and of course saving money on my flights!
Kayak
Another one of my go to sites for booking the cheapest flights. Kayak has easy search features, including monthly prices at a glance.
Cheap-O-Air
Another one of my go to sites for booking the cheapest flights.
Vacation Packages
Trip.com
For general search for upcoming vacation packages, I use Trip.com. They are great at providing an overview of different destinations, properties and activities.
Getting Around
If you are looking to get around a new destination, these resources offer great value for he money.
Big Bus Tours
Big Bus Tours are your Go-To when you first arrive in a new city. They offer the overall Hop-Hop Off experience that allows you to get a feel for the city.
Rail Europe
Rail Europe is a great option for intercity travel. Europe is exceptional for its network of inter-city travel.
Rentalcars.com
If you prefer to rent a car and drive yourself, Rentalcars.com offers some great rates and availability.
Cruises
CruiseCritic
If you are looking for some great deals on cruises, CruiseCritic is a great place to start.
VacationstoGo
Vacationstogo is a great place to look for deals is you plan on cruising within 90 days.
Adventures and Tours
Get Your Guide
Get Your Guide provides tours, events, and transportation alternatives all over the world. As a lone traveller, I enjoy attending some group excursions while on the road, particularly for more physical activities. The fact that Get Your Guide lists the firm directly means that if you have any specific queries or wish to read additional evaluations, you know who you are travelling with.
Viatour
Viator is another website where you can purchase day trips and attraction tickets. Because it is popular all around the world, each tour or activity usually has a lot of reviews. Finding the best solutions is simple.
Insurance
Visitors Coverage
Don’t leave home without travel insurance!
You may be surprised at how little it costs for that peace of mind. Whether it is trip cancellation, trip interruption or emergency medical, be sure to carry what you require before you leave home.
Travel Guides
Cairns and Northern Queensland
This travel guide and planner covers everything you need to know to prepare for and plan the trip of your dreams!
The guide is filled with tons of travel tips, activity/food/drink recommendations and all the things you didn’t even know you needed to think about when planning your dream vacation to Cairns and Northern Queensland.
There are also plenty of tips throughout that focus on culture, history, food and drink.
Ultimate Cruise Guide and Planner (For First Time cruisers)
Planning a cruise for the first time is made easy. This cruise planning guide and printables has everything covered to keep you well organized. From pre-planning to what to expect on-board, you will have the tools to enjoy your first cruise.
Here you will have all your important information at your fingertips in one convenient place. With printables to customize your packing lists and excursions, what could be easier?
The planner contains 38 pages and plenty of space for your details.
If you are a planner and like things well-organized, this is the guide and planner for you.
Nile Cruise Temple Tracker
This Nile cruise temple tracker will help you keep track of all the temples you will visit on your Nile cruise itinerary.
On most three or four day cruises, you will visit anywhere from two to four temples each day. After a few you may find it difficult to remember the important facts and history of each temple. By the end of the cruise, they all start to blend in.
This printable temple tracker allows to to write down the important facts about each temple as you go or at the end of the day.
It includes lines for the name of the temple, the date of your visit, when the temple was built, who built the temple, why was the temple built and the significance of the temple.
There is a large section for your notes as your guide explains details of the markings and hieroglyphics throughout the temples.
There are 16 pre-labeled temples seen in the Valley of the Kings and along the Nile cruise. Four additional blank pages also included for other temples you may visit in Egypt.
Checklists
Cruise Planning Checklist Bundle
Planning a cruise is made easy with this Cruise Planning Checklist Bundle. It has everything you need to keep you well organized. From Pre-planning to Budget Planning, Excursion Planning, and a variety of Checklists, you will have the tools to plan and enjoy your cruise.
With these printable checklists, you will have all your important information at your fingertips. What could be easier?
Trip Planning Checklist Bundle
Planning a trip is made easy with this Trip Planning Checklist Bundle. It has everything you need to keep you well organized. From Pre-planning to Budget Planning, Day Trip Planning, and a variety of Checklists, you will have the tools to plan and enjoy your vacation.
With these printable checklists, you will have all your important information at your fingertips. What could be easier?
EGYPT Trip Planning Checklist Bundle
Planning a trip to EGYPT is made easy with this EGYPT Trip Planning Checklist Bundle. It has everything you need to keep you well organized. From Pre-planning to Budget Planning, Day Trip Planning, and a variety of Checklists, you will have the tools to plan and enjoy your vacation.
With these printable checklists, you will have all your important information at your fingertips. What could be easier?
The EGYPT Trip Planning Checklist Bundle contains 10 pages with plenty of space for your details.
If you are a planner and like things well-organized, this is the checklist bundle for you.
eBooks
Expert Travel Insider – Top Tips For Becoming the Savvy Traveler
Are you looking for ideas on how to save money on your next trip?
The Expert Travel Insider Guide has got you covered. In this resource, you’ll find tips on how to become the savvy traveler, from packing wisely to staying safe while on the road. You’ll also find money saving tips and resources to help make your dream trip a reality.
As a travel planner, I know how to save you money on off season travel and find the best deals on hotels and flights. I can also share some insider tips for packing light and staying safe while traveling.
Check out these expert travel tips and resources to get started.