When looking for the biggest bargains, shop around, be flexible

When looking for the biggest bargains, shop around, be flexible

By The Washington Post

last updated: February 08, 2009 05:26:58 AM

If you'd like to assemble your own personalized travel deals, here's how to find the best bargains.

1 Check sites that compile travel deals. Well-researched sites include Smarter Travel (www.smartertravel.com), Travelzoo (www.travelzoo.com), Independent Traveler (www.independenttraveler.com), BookingBuddy.com (www.bookingbuddy.com), bookit.com (www.bookit.com) and ShermansTravel (www.shermanstravel.com).