Lodging

• Offers professional and amateur reviews of hotels in the U.S. and overseas
• Photos of properties and maps of locations
• Lets you compare and book rates sold by Expedia.com, Orbitz.com and Hotels.com

• Offers the best bargains for luxury hotel lodging when you submit a bid on a room after specifying class, dates and location
Also sells airline tickets and rental cars in this manner
• Some disadvantages: Doesn't disclose the name of the hotel you're booking until you purchase; No refunds if you cancel; Hotel's location may be further away attractions
• Biddingfortravel.com is a message board where recent Priceline users note their successful and unsuccessful bids

• Every Wednesday you'll receive a list of B&Bs offering discounts of typically 20% or more off regular rates for the upcoming weekend your desired location

• Condo-apartment rentals (more room, kitchen and amenities for the same price as a hotel room)

• Last-minute bargains at hotels abroad
• Know the hotel before you pay
• Rates are quoted in local currency (offers currency-conversion calculator)

Cruises

• Up to 25% off standard cruise rates
• Several travel agencies compete to give you the lowest price for the dates and ports you desire

• Offers cruise reviews

Quick vacation packages

• Puts together last-minute vacation packages
• Book a trip as early as 14 days before you go or as late as three hours before departure on domestic trips

• Offers discounted package stays via online auction
• Pick the dates from a limited range after you pay