A GUIDE TO ONLINE BOOKING

Even if you're an old hand at using the internet to book your travel, you probably have the feeling there's something you're missing. And if you've never tried, the plethora of options can be downright daunting. Travel writer Michael Martinez prowled through the World Wide Web's travel offerings and came up with a collection of sites that makes a good starter kit for the do-it-yourself trip planner. His review of the sites starts below.

The Big Four
www.expedia.com
www.orbitz.com
www.priceline.com
www.travelocity.com

Other Overall Travel
www.cheaptickets.com
www.hotwire.com
www.lowestfare.com
www.onetravel.com

Hotels
www.hoteldiscounts.com
www.hotelres.com
www.quikbook.com
www.travelhero.com
www.usahotelguide.com

OTHER STARTER KITS

Popular International Destinations
Caribbean, www.caribbeanvistorscenter.com
France, www.uniquefrance.com
Italy, www.itwg.com
London, www.virgenvacations.com

Popular U.S. Destinations
Las Vegas, www.vegas.com
Los Angeles, www.los-angeles-hotel.com
Hawaii, www.gohawaiivacations.com

Last Minute Travel
www.11thhourvacations.com
www.go-today.com
www.site59.com