Shop on Twitter for the Best Travel Deals - Travel - Hotels and Lodging

You can several excellent travel deals, off flight and great hotel package deals on Twitter. Twitter allows you to follow individuals, publications and companies. However, not many people are aware that they can plan trips according to the Destination analysts, although the consumer's are picking up on what the travel don't reveal publicly. One of the very best places on the web to find vacation packages, discounted airfares and hotels specials is on Twitter. For those that are not yet twitter members it can be quite perplexing when you first login in. to become a member all you need do is fill out a basic profile and choose a handle.

Here are some twitter tips that you can use to help you search for the best vacation packages and plan trips that are cost effective, although you may have your favorite websites where you search for travel deals, you will find that these companies under their same name probably have a Twitter account. Once you have signed up with Twitter you can request updated e-mails. You can also choose who you want to follow by typing in the name at the bar across the top of Twitter. When you click the follow button, the company you have chosen updates will appear on your homepage and are known as tweets. Almost all the best travel brands have twitter accounts, and many offer special deals that you will only find on Twitter. For instance if you are planning a trip to Australia, then type Australian Tourism into the search bar and see if they have an account. You will find that a network of options come up which will include places of interest, culture and traditions, hotel and other accommodation lists, car hire and a host of other valuable information. You will also find specials and discounts on airfares, accommodation and other types of vocational package deals. There is a list feature on Twitter that you can use to group the companies you want to follow, which allows you to have a list for hotels, a list for specific destinations and a list for airlines.

Once you find a good travel package you need to book immediately, as these deals end up being re-tweeted and the cheapest options sell out very quickly. If a really good deal comes through your twitter stream, then be ready to click on the buy button. However, these really cheap fares can come with restrictions and you need to read the fine print to make sure the deal will suit your requirements. Due to Twitter being a social network, most of the travel companies have people monitoring them for good deals.