VIDEO: 10 tips to travel cheap

ELK GROVE, Calif. - We're about two weeks away from the second busiest travel season of the year.

AAA estimated that last year about 92 million people traveled during the holiday season; this year, more people are expected to make their own journeys.

IN-DEPTH: Travel on a Budget

Elk Grove Travel's Roy Lindahl outlined 10 things to keep in mind when planning a trip:  

1. Shop Around
2. Beware of unknown websites
3. Be Flexible/Calendar/When to purchase
4. Alternative airports
5. Sales 3-4 months out
   1. Except for holiday travel
6. No more last minute deals
   1. Okay for hotels, rental cars, cruises etc.
7. Beware of bargain deals/hidden fees
8. Seat assignment costs
   1. Appearance of full aircraft
9. Unused tickets
10. Know their obligations

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