Before planning a trip at your go-to travel site, make sure you get the best deals with these expert tips. I’ve used all of these companies and would recommend them, which is why I’ve listed only these as my top travel sites for airport stuff, but I’m happy to hear other suggestions. If you have a set destination with specific dates, Skyscanner operates like most other travel search sites.

Remember, no one site will offer the best deals all the time. Lucas Horton, traveler and founder of Valeria Fine Jewelry , says it’s a mistake to buy trip insurance through an online travel site. Type in your destination and dates, and you can get results from other travel websites.

Skiplagged is a great tool for travelers whose destination is a hub airport that is a common layover point. Voted as one of the 12 Best Travel Sites by , Realtravel is an online community for all things related to travel. Our favorite American Web site for checking timetables and booking tickets on European train lines is RailEurope But you might be able to catch better deals directly from European railways’ sites, if you don’t get lost in translation.

Its services include hotel and flight booking, as well as restaurant reservations. Sometimes certain days are cheaper for travel than others and this feature lets you get the best deals,provided your schedule has some flexibility. One annoyance: Travelers with multiple gateway airports have to search each one separately—there’s no option to search all New York or Chicago airports, for instance.

Train times, prices and links to various booking options are just one of the reasons The Man in Seat 61, despite its slightly retro setup, has held steady even in the current competitive climate. GoSeek can find hotels in or near almost any area you can think of, based on location, the dates you’ll be staying, and how many people you have in your party (and how many rooms you need).