When planning an event, looking for a good deal for a family vacation, or a getaway, Better Business Bureau encourages people to plan ahead to save money, avoid scams, and travel safely.
Scammers will often target people looking for great deals online by offering tempting vacation packages at unrealistically low prices. One place to begin an online search is BBB.org for finding reputable travel agencies, agents, and websites. The BBB suggests you start your planning far enough in advance to help make reserving hotels, flights, and attractions easier. Make sure you do your homework if you plan on hiring a travel agent.
Make sure they are reputable and ask around to make sure others weren’t scammed by them. Travel insurance may be a good idea if you plan on bringing expensive items with you. And, as always, pay with a credit or debit card, so any transaction can be traced. Visit BBB.org for more travel tips and tricks.
