Savings at your fingertips - the best student travel deals and discounts

Now that the holidays are upon us, tis the season for many students to travel back to the happy homestead for food, fun and family. But for the carbon conscience travelers, there are a few things to consider before packing your bags. Keep in mind that the fuel prices for cars, airplanes and all petro-based transportation are only going up. There are other alternative means of transportation to get to your destination in a lower-carbon, more environmentally friendly way which will be better for your wallet and the planet!

Here are some suggestions.

Planes emit the most carbon dioxide per traveler by far, followed by cars, then trains and then, finally, coach buses. So if you can find a comfortable way of reaching your destination by bus or train instead of car or plane, do it!

For those students with cars on campus, who might not want to give up the convenience of their vehicles, might want to consider forming a mass car pool. A handy-dandy mapquest to route everyones destination makes for happier travelers and cuts down on carbon emissions.

Keep in mind while public transportation may not be as enjoyable as commuting in your own personal vehicle, the benefits are numerous. It eases congestion, reduces emissions, and gives you plenty of quality time to socialize, get work done, read, listen to your ipod, or simply relax.

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No need to worry about not finding the best student travel deals. Educated consumers are always ahead of the game by looking for ways to save, and we’ll show you how!

If you HAVE specific dates that you need to travel, it’s still BEST to book your ticket 21 days in advance or more. The closer you get to your travel date, the pricier the ticket. In addition, if you book earlier, there are more flight options available to choose from, which put you in control of your travel schedule.

If you want to be a little riskier and have the flexibility of waiting until last minute, you can utilize most major airlines websites and checkout their last minute deals and specials. The only drawback is you may be bound to their terms and conditions regarding specific flight schedules, but the savings can be worth it.

Also keep in mind most airlines typically lower their airline ticket prices during the low travel seasons to generate interest in travelers and then raise them at the height of travel seasons. This usually follows a school season schedule since everyone is trying to get away at the same time. Remember those lines at Disney World during spring break!!!

Take advantage of search engines like sidestep and qixo and let these engines do all the work for you to find the best student travel deals. It performs a price comparison for you without wasting your time searching each site individually. Also, sign up for email notifications which are available on most airlines as well as sites like Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz.

The following websites offer great deals and savings for college students as well as the rest of the family. The first 5 sites cater specifically to college student fares. Keep in mind that students may need to present valid I.D. for proof. The remaining sites offer great discount deals. It’s worth checking out...................Happy travels!

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