http://www.travelocity.ca

Beat the ridiculous cost of air travel from or within Canada; when we checked, Toronto to Vancouver return was $244. Additional deals are available on cruises and hotels.

http://www.farechase.com

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Its search-engine software combs through various travel sites-Travelnow, Hotwire, Amex-and retrieves the lowest prices on hotels, flights and car rentals.

http://www.express-res.com

The site specializes in securing rooms at top Manhattan hotels; among them The Royalton and Plaza. Expect $50 to $100 (U.S.) off the regular rate.

http://www.hoteldiscount.com The Hotel Reservation Network is one of the largest global discount sites, buying rooms wholesale and then re-selling them for up to 65% off.

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http://www.expedia.com

Deals on flights, especially from U.S. departure points-we saw New York to London for $150 (U.S.). Access to more than 450 airlines, 40,000 hotels.