Quick Tips for a Cheap Vacation

Sherman's Travel Newsletter gives 5 quick tips for cheaper vacations:

Tip #1: Avoid long-weekend holidays and school breaks, like Easter and spring break.

Tip #2: Book air and hotel together. You'll pay just one price upfront, and save a bundle over booking them separately.

Tip #3: Consider off-the-path beach destinations where your dollar may go further.

Tip #4: Check departures from alternate airports. It might even be worth your time to drive an hour or two to a neighboring city's airport when factoring in the savings.

Tip #5: Go midweek. Hotel and flight prices are often cheaper Monday-Thursday than over the weekend. So if you have vacation days to spare, you'll save by using them.