Determine your window of dates for travel. Discuss what style of vacation package you prefer, such as ski resort, Vegas or the beach. If you have flexible dates, be sure to notate that.
Use online travel search engines to pinpoint resorts or areas you're interested in. When possible, go to online newspaper sites for your chosen destination and look under the paper's travel section for local rates or discounted holiday packages.
Call the resorts and destinations directly and ask if they offer last-minute packages or other money saving holiday packages.
Call a travel agent and provide your travel information and budget. Wait for the results and browse the selections.
Book your holiday packages during off seasons for discounted rates and packages. An example would be in a region such as Utah's Brian Head Resort. While summers and winters see large tourist numbers and higher rates for vacation and holiday packages, booking during autumn provides very discounted rates among the fall splendor.
