To get started, Hatunen examined airline fares and schedules through an online travel agency called Travelocity , accessing information that until a few years ago was available almost exclusively to travel professionals. I limited the search to only non-stops, found one on British Airways that was perfect, and made the reservation online. Next he found a family Eurail pass. We'll pack light. Today, millions of travelers are using the Web to learn about destinations, find last-minute bargains, locate hotels, and chart their adventures.
Travel agents can still be tremendously helpful, particularly for complex international journeys.
However, the Net puts the tools for trip planning into the hands of average computer users, enabling them to plan their own trips, at any time of the day or night. Compiling a Custom Guidebook Rather than buying a print guidebook, some travelers are using the Net to compile a personal guidebook. A DAY delivers a wealth of valuable tips for budget-conscious travelers. Some travelers cull the best information from these and other sites and create personal guides tailored to their interests. With the Net, it's easy to zero in on one's interests, from music festivals in the Berkshires to museum exhibitions in Vienna.