Through Expedia travellers can book airline tickets, car rentals, make hotel reservations, cruises, and all different types of vacation packages, all from the comfort of their own home. Unlike some competing online travel agents, Expedia has a customer support line where you’re able to contact them 24/7.

One of the great features of booking online is the ability to view pictures of the hotels and holiday resorts. Being able to see what the hotel and its rooms look like will help aid you in making your decision. The selection of available hotels to choose from is excellent. From five star hotels, to condominiums, to money savers, whatever you are in the market for, you will find it on Expedia.

Expedia uses the same reservation system that high street travel agents around the world use. You can book up to 330 days in advance, giving you a great choice of flights and hotel rooms during busy times.

The costs of flights you find on Expedia are comparable to what you would find elsewhere online, and you can often find great deals. Not every discount carrier is available on Expedia, though. Note: If you want the cheapest flight they can find, you need to be flexible on your the departure time. You may find that flying in the middle of the night saves you a couple hundred dollars pounds or Euros as opposed to flying mid-day. An open mind and a full wallet; what’s better than that?

Next time you are getting ready to plan your holiday, book with the company that received the ‘Best In Travel Websites’ award in 2006 -- book with Expedia.