Approximately 35 million Americans anticipate staying in a hotel during the upcoming holiday season, according to a new survey from Bankrate. And even before the summer comes to an official close, nearly one in four of those expected travelers have already arranged their holiday lodging. But fear not procrastinators, as it turns out your late-stage buying habits may pay off in the long run. Pack travel-friendly snacks or visit a grocery store in the destination you are visiting to get a better price." Instead of having a one-hour layover, search for multi-leg flights that don't leave the layover city until a few days later.

Source: Forbes August 31, 2017 04:52 UTC