Like most people, I travel on a budget.

Summer is fast approaching, so my other half and I have several trips to plan for - a flight to Ohio in July to see my family, a getaway weekend for her birthday and possibly a weekend excursion to Florida to see some of her family.

That's not to mention the usual expenses, including several monthly bills and gas for a 75-mile round-trip commute to work.

Coupled with the fact I'm from Ohio, not exactly a day's drive away, I'm always looking for affordable ways to get home.

Enter Hotwire.

Hotwire.com is the Internet's premier travel agency. There you can find airline tickets, rental cars, hotel rooms and vacation packages of all kinds.

Hotwire manages its low rates through contracts with major travel providers. What you get through Hotwire would otherwise go unsold. It acts as a Google of sorts, scanning the airlines, car agencies, etc. for you to get the lowest price.

Scanning through fares out of Houston the other night, Hotwire gave me choices in length of stay ranging from two to five nights for several cities, including Denver, Nashville and San Francisco.

As always, read the fine print to make sure Hotwire.com is right for you. Rules and regulations always apply; don't wait until it's too late and realize you didn't know something important.

Enjoy your travels!

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