Family vacation smarts: Why snagging a free night isn't always a great deal

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Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won’t always save you money. That’s because the “free night” may be calculated at a nightly rate that’s higher than other rates available at the same property. When assessing whether a deal will…

Crazy-good holiday travel deals abound

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<img alt="Getty Images" title="Getty Images" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/oMFTFmaI4nxg/photos/dd0b459c6775c9b65745e75001efcf65/ori_21b3f9ba1302d4.jpg?ug_____Dy1rA1s.z" width="300" align="left" height="300">Yes, money is tight, the economic news is not uplifting, and it's the unusual soul who is not worried at all about job security. But some good news: There are travel deals to be found if you are planning to travel during or after the holidays. And, if you had given up hope of traveling this season, take a look. Here are a few I found:

Travel Deals on Shine

Family vacation smarts: Why snagging a free night isn't always a great deal

Crazy-good holiday travel deals abound