With the economy suffering from a long slowdown, many travel-related businesses will be eager to make you a deal this summer. In the months leading up to summer 2009, media stories were reporting deep discounts on air fares, admissions to amusement parks, and stays in even upscale hotels. You can hunt for great deals online at the following websites:

Kayak.com and Sidestep.com - These popular search engines allow you to seek bargains on flights, hotels, cars, cruises, and other vacation-related needs. The two sites, which comb the Internet for bargains, have recently merged.

Tripadvisor.com - You can find advice, suggestions, and reviews from millions of other travelers here, and you can browse by vacation destination or by specific needs such as hotels, restaurants, and fun activities. 

Flipkey.com - An alternative to staying in a hotel is to rent a home or condominium from a private owner. You may wind up saving money while enjoying more relaxing surroundings than a hotel could offer. This site offers many listings in vacation hotspots in the United States, as well as Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe.

Cruisecritic.com - If your idea of a vacation is enjoying buffets and live entertainment on the high seas, this site might help steer you in the right direction. Cruise Critic offers cruise news, cruise reviews, and information on cruise bargains you can use.

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