Booking Travel Online Guide - Common Planning Mistakes

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Travel mistakes cost time and money — two things I want more of when planning a trip. With so many online options available at our wanderlust-loving fingertips, the prospect of Mai Tais in Maui can cloud our judgment and cause us to make booking blunders.

Step away from the keyboard and take a deep breath. There’s no need to panic when it comes to planning a trip online. Here are a few common mistakes people make when booking travel online — and advice on how to avoid them.

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