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The Traveler’s Handbook: Cheapflights.com Maps Out the Best Summer Travel Deals for Vacations of All Kinds

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The Traveler’s Handbook: Cheapflights.com Maps Out the Best Summer Travel Deals for Vacations of All Kinds

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summer’s almost here and not a minute too soon. After enduring short days and long winter nights, travelers across the country are ready to pack their bags and head out for an adventure. With so many route changes, choices, and great travel deals, it might be difficult to choose the perfect getaway. The experts from travel deals search engine Cheapflights.com have compiled a comprehensive Summer 2009 Travelnomics Traveler’s Handbook. The guide takes the guesswork out of planning an affordable and memorable summer vacation.

“Summer 2009 is expected to be one of the best on record in terms of cheaper deals, smaller crowds and a greater choice of flight and hotel options,” said Carl Schwartz, chief travel officer for Cheapflights.com. “The classic summer vacation has become a rite of passage for many Americans, and there’s never been a better time to plan an unforgettable trip with your family and friends.”

The Summer 2009 Traveler’s Handbook, the latest in the Cheapflights.com Travelnomics series, offers a number of different strategies for getting the most out of a summer vacation at an affordable price. Among the topics covered in the guide are:

• New Airline Routes – From Boston and Atlanta to Salt Lake City and Dallas/Ft. Worth, airlines are opening up new routes to popular destinations across America. This means more choice, more competition and lower fares.
• The Value of a Dollar – Before planning a trip abroad, find out where the dollar is strongest in order to maximize your spend so you can do more by spending less.
• Family Travel On a Budget – The Cheapflights travel experts have highlighted some of the top family-friendly destinations, along with some of the free activities available in each location.
• Girlfriends’ Getaways – From spas in Sedona to partying in Las Vegas, the Traveler’s Handbook spotlights this year’s best choices for the girls to get away for some affordable fun.
• Luxury Travel for Less – Following just a few simple tips will let you experience the world’s top luxury destinations for a fraction of the price.
• Airline a la Carte – Find out which airlines offer freebies in-flight and what you’ll have to pay for once you board.

The full report is available for download at http://www.cheapflights.com.

About Cheapflights.com

Cheapflights.com is the best place to find cheap flight deals and up-to-date travel information. As a leading U.S. travel search engine, the site publishes one of the largest selections of airfare deals available online from a huge range of flight providers. Every day, travelers can search more than one million flight deals from both traditional and low-cost airlines, as well as smaller specialty-travel providers, plus handpicked deals and flight offers exclusive to Cheapflights.com. The Flight & Travel Info section and Flight News blog are packed with more than 1,000 destination travel guides, travel tips, and the latest news and information, to help flyers enjoy the best possible travel experience, every time they fly. Sign up for the Cheapflights.com weekly newsletter, which contains deals customized to travelers’ specific preferences, and follow Cheapflights on Twitter at Cheapflightscom.