WHITFIELD: There are several ways to save big bucks on your summer vacation. Our Rob Marciano tells us how to cash in on the deals.</s>ROB MARCIANO, AMS METEOROLOGIST: Traveling during the summer can be pricey. But you can score hot deals with careful planning.</s>MARK ORWOLL, TRAVEL AND LEISURE: One of the ways you can reduce the cost of your airfare is by timing when you purchase your ticket. Generally speaking, the sweet spot is about three to four months before your departure date. Another thing you can do to keep your airfare at its lowest is to travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.</s>MARCIANO: Stay flexible on where you go and get more bang for your buck.</s>ORWOLL: If you have no particular inkling on where to go, let the deals drive you. Southwest from the U.S. from Scottsdale, Arizona to Las Vegas, triple-digit temperatures, yes, but that's when you get to see a lot of the four and five-star mega-luxury resorts drop their rates by 50 percent or even 70 percent. Mexico is dealing with an image issue that will keep a nice cap on prices over the summer.</s>MARCIANO: Buying a vacation package may save you money, but confirm what's included.</s>ORWOLL: A lot of these extras, taxes and fees sometimes are not in that advertised price. The trick with these vacation packages is knowing exactly what you're getting and what you're not getting when you book a vacation package.
Saving Big Bucks on Your Summer Vacation