Travel Deal of the Day (September 4, 2007)

The New York Times reports that short/quick vacations are the new trend in vacations. People often shift to shorter vacations to miss less work and to save money. Many people think of Thursday-Sunday as the traditional "long weekend" vacation. If you are thinking about going away for a "long weekend," a simple shift in your dates can save you a tremendous amount of money.

The Deal:
When many people plan a trip for a “long weekend,” the natural inclination is to plan a trip for Thursday-Sunday. If you are trying to be cost-conscious, switching your four-day trip to Friday-Tuesday or Saturday-Wednesday can often save you more money. Why? Airfare for a Sunday return can often be more expensive than a Tuesday or Wednesday return. Also, airline and hotel weekend specials are often less expensive when your trip ends on a day other than Sunday.