I thought it would be helpful for those that are getting ready to travel in the next few months to provide some helpful websites that may give you some helpful tips and information.
Happy and Safe Travels! If going on a honeymoon hopefully you will get some great money saving ideas from some of these websites.

1. Christopher Elliott – http://www.elliott.org/blog/ – Prolific travel journalist and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott is also co-founder of the Consumer Travel Alliance, an advocacy group for travelers. You can see what’s on his mind at National Geographic Traveler (http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine), through his syndicated newspaper column and in his personal finance column at Mint.com. He’s the travel expert at MSNBC.com, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20000666 and also provides travel expertise to ABCNews.com, CNN.com, The New York Times and USAToday.com.

2. Consumer Traveler – http://www.consumertraveler.com/ – This site was founded more than a decade ago by Christopher Elliott, Charles Leocha and Terry Riley. If you have a travel problem that needs to be solved, or want the latest travel news this is your go-to place. Plus, it’s really fun reading.

3. Gadling – http://www.gadling.com/ – Grant Martin oversees a dynamic group of contributors who offer solid travel news as well as interesting destination features. This is a terrific general interest travel blog that I’ve written for in the past. Their contributors offer just the right combination of travel news and destination feature — plus, they have a great sense of humor.

4. AARP Travel – http://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/- news Anyone over 50 should check in here regularly for outstanding ideas about saving money, time and aggravation, whether traveling for fun or business. They offer solid advice on travel related health issues and deals for solo travel too.

5. Wanderlust and Lipstick – http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/ – Beth Whitman is the founder and editor who For more than 22 years, she has been traveling the globe as a “contemporary Wanderer” The site is targeted to women and features her posts as well as a number of contributors who discuss combining travel with volunteer work, adventure trips, and business.

6. My Itchy Travel Feet, Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel – http://myitchytravelfeet.com – Donna Hull writes this inspiring blog that is enhanced by her husband Alan’s outstanding photography. It’s all about their personal adventures around the world with lots of tips and special deals specifically for Baby Boomers.

7. Frugal Travel Guy – http://frugaltravelguy.blogspot.com/ AND Thrifty Traveling – http://thriftytraveling.com/ – Rick Ingersoll is THE Frugal Travel Guy and Mary Van Meer has a book called Thrifty Travel. They have a real depth of practical insight, so if you you’re looking for innovative ways to save money on a trip, check them out before making plans.

8. Tnooz – http://www.tnooz.com/ – If you want to know how technology is influencing the travel industry, bookmark this site and visit often.

9. Tim Leffel – http://www.timleffel.com/ – Author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations and Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler’s Guide to Getting More for Less. Tim also keeps a close eye on the travel industry at http://www.perceptivetravel.com.

10. Pauline Frommer’s Daily Briefing – http://paulinefrommerbriefing.blogspot.com/ – For up-to-the-minute travel industry information and how it effects consumers, keep a close eye on what Pauline ( yes, Arthur’s daughter) says. She also has a syndicated radio show and offers great destination articles on her site too.

11. Intelligent Travel – http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/intelligenttravel/ – This National Geographic site is devoted to travel that is “cultural, authentic and sustainable.” Want to get an in-depth sense of a place on your bucket list from the people who live there? You’ll find out all you need to know here and more. Plus, the photography will take your breath away.