Travel Tips for Planners and Procrastinators

You know you are a procrastinator if you wait till the last minute to leave the house for a meeting, drop off the dry cleaning, even picking up friends birthday gifts. If you are a procrastinator you probably wait till last minute to book your vacations too, don't you?

If find you are a procrastinator there are some great websites online to get last minute deals.

Cruises Direct offer great prices on last minute cruises on all major cruise lines. They offer a low price guarantee too.

Weekend getaways that put the "We" back in Weekend without breaking your bank at lastminute.com. Here you will find affordable last minute vacations for a weekend or a week, you can find a way out in no time.

Remember if you are a procrastinator, be flexible, be adventurous, and don't forget to board the pets.

You planner you, planned out for every day of vacation you have a year in advance. You love to get detailed information on every spot you intend to visit and savor the planning as much as the vacation. Well there are some great sites online that can help you get even more from you time spent planning.

If you have an iPhone or other compatible smart-phone, TripIt is one of the best online trip planning and travel notification sites online. A basic account is free but if you want travel notifications such as flight delays etc, just sign up for the Pro account. Better yet, if you are a business traveler, most travel agencies and online travel booking sites are integrated with Tripit so your confirmations can get sent automatically into your Tripit account when you book!

Like to get other travelers feedback before booking, then Real Travel is the site for you. Plan trips, post advice, get feedback, get ideas and post your own travel blog. This is an awesome site for people who love to travel.

As a planner, you can take your time and secure the best pricing on your trip by researching the best deals. Remember airfare is usually a big part of the cost for vacation. It pays to check packaged vacations that include air and hotel or air and car vs. booking air and hotel separately. There may be discounted air prices by booking a package so you will save on the overall vacation. Check with a travel agent who works with consolidators and get a pricing on your itinerary, it could be $50-100 or more savings per ticket. If your going on a cruise to Europe or the S. Pacific, watch for 2 for 1 deals or free air deals, these rates are offered once or twice a year and can save you hundreds of dollars.

Remember use the tools to make planning easier then enjoy your well-planned vacation.