The wide offerings explain why sites like Jetsetter.com have become more like lifestyle portals – with a serious cult following. For instance, many travelers only book with Jetsetter. They not only scored almost 50% off the published rate but also a complimentary upgrade, dinner at signature Tamarind restaurant and 1 spa treatment each. New sites continue to offer incredible deals for all types of travelers.

Check out our picks for discount travel sites with the best travel bargains.

Jetsetter.com

Since it launched in 2009, Jetsetter has led the pack of discount "flash sales" on high-end properties, in this case hand-selected by the Jetsetter team. The travel- lifestyle website now has 2.2 million members (and counting), and 20 to 40 sales per week at prices up to 50% off. What makes Jetsetter successful (and fun to visit) is the variety of new features that keep it from being just a flash-sale site. It offers themed-sale formats, such as Mystery Mondays (even deeper discounts for members willing to book prior to learning the name of the hotel), Jetsetter Journeys where the Jetsetter team customizes your trip, and Jetsetter Homes, which lists vacation rentals in popular cities.

Airfarewatchdog.com

Looking to leave sooner rather than later? Airfarewatchdog.com has the upper hand on last-minute travel flight deals, pulling them from carrier sites, fast. It's like having a personal assistant do all your grunt work. The site’s fare listings and alerts -- including airline promo codes and unadvertised fares -- are found and verified by humans (in this case, former airline and travel agency employees), not technology alone. The site even lists Southwest Airlines, notorious for not showing up on search engines. Best of all, fares come straight to your inbox (or real-time tweets).

Momondo.com

Denmark-based Momondo.com finds and compares airfare prices from more than 700 websites (including airlines and travel agencies). It also finds small airline carriers few other sites can. A huge hit in Europe, Momondo is now generating buzz stateside with its growing routes, no-frills functionality and sleek design. It also offers color-coded city guides where a specific color represents a theme (adventure, romance, etc.), rail transportation within the flight search results and soon-to-launch fare predictions.

TripAlertz.com

Known as the "Groupon for travel," TripAlertz offers discounts on getaway travel to destinations like Las Vegas, Aruba and Buenos Aires. The site sells excess inventory of 3- to 4-plus star hotels and resorts, adding tons of perks depending on the destination, like complimentary breakfast, guided tours and free Wi-Fi. TripAlertz also encourages users to travel with companions, offering $5 for every friend who joins.

Econo Lodge of Glendale encourages all travelers to remember these sites to get the most for your money while travelling! Visit our website at www.econolodge.com for more information today.

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