(ARA) - Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of holiday travel is done in a personal vehicle.

Holiday Air and Hotel Rates Decline in Top Destinations (Centre Daily Times)

For those who priced out a December trip earlier this year and found travel was out of their reach this holiday season, it’s time for another look. Travelocity’s most recent data shows a steady decline in airfare over the last five weeks with an average price drop of $53.

Spectacular Christmas destinations (CNN)

'Tis the season to start planning your holiday vacation.

Post Holiday Traffic (WRUF AM850 Gainesville)

It was holiday traffic as usual for many Florida drivers while traveling back to their destinations after the Thanksgiving break.

Comparison shopper / Shipping holiday packages (The Buffalo News)

Short of Santa's sleigh, what is the best way to deliver your bundle of gifts to faraway places? With billions of boxes and packages flying across the country, is there a shipping service that offers a stress-free holiday experience? As of Jan. 1, 2009, DHL will only be carrying parcels to international destinations, so we focused on three domestic delivery firms. There is a Web site, ...