Online Travel Author:Ed Perkins Where are the best travel deals on line? How can you traverse the fine print of travel industry rules and restrictions to your advantage? Where can you get the most reliable advice? No mere Yellow Pages of travel-related Web sites, ONLINE TRAVEL focuses on helping do-it-yourself travel planners thoroughly understand and exploit their best option... more »s on line. Written by syndicated national columnist and travel expert Ed Perkins, ONLINE TRAVEL takes readers inside the travel industry before unloosing them on the Internet. A winner of the Traveler's Advocate Award from the American Society of Travel Agents, Perkins decodes much of the arcana of industry terminology and practices, arming consumers with the whats, whys, and how-to's for getting the best deals-and avoiding mistakes. He guides the online travel buyer through recommended resources-everything from sites for individual airlines and hotels to independent booking services, including Expedia.com-explaining their advantages and limitations, and offering "Inside-the-system" tips for getting the best service and prices. With ONLINE TRAVEL, anyone can plan and book their next excursion like a pro!« less