Thinking of traveling to Miami for the Super Bowl on February 7? Watch out.

When big sporting events come up, it becomes prime time for travel scams—leaving many enthusiastic fans out in the cold.

Check out Peter on The Early Show discussing how to avoid getting scammed on sports travel packages …

If you’re a last-minute holiday shopper, this message is for you: book your holiday flights now, before fares start climbing.

Keep reading to find out when you should finalize your plans, and while you’re at it, check out some year-end deals to add to your holiday wish list.

Fares have remained steady recently, but experts say you can expect prices to go up if you don’t book your seats at least 21 days in advance of your flight.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings aren’t limited to Walmart and Best Buy shoppers. There are travel deals to be had, and now is the time to take advantage of them.

Don’t forget to tune into The Early Show on Saturday where Peter will be sharing more can’t-miss deals through the end of the year.

Ready to plan your winter family holiday getaway? Amie O’Shaughnessy, editor of family travel site Ciao Bambino! shares her top tips to make your family travels smoother, and rounds up some great holiday escapes.

Never again.

Those were the last words out of my mouth when I planned our last extended family Christmas vacation to Mexico two years ago.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a steel worker or the owner of the steel mill; nobody likes to pay retail for their golf vacations.

Right now, that’s not too hard. The economy has golf courses and resorts wheeling and dealing for your business. But that’s not going to last forever.

So, whether your budget is Myrtle Beach or Pebble Beach, and whether the economy favors you or the hospitality industry, Craig Better of Golf Vacation Insider suggests five ways to save on your golf vacations.

When Floridians need a beach vacation they often head straight to Palm Beach County.

Also called the Gold Coast, this county in south Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and great wealth, but for smart travelers, it can be bargain hunter’s paradise, particularly in the off-season.

Kathy Baruffi reports on her findings.

Hawaii, America’s 50th state, is celebrating its birthday today, though celebrations will be muted as protesters agitate for self-governance and the state’s primary industry, tourism, continues to suffer as a result of the economic downturn.

Even before Hawaii officially transitioned from territory to state in 1959 it was a mecca for vacationers who reveled in the laid-back tropical atmosphere. The tourism industry has long been the lifeblood of the islands, and in 2008 Hawaii received more than 7 million visitors.

However, over the last year …

The days of do-it-yourself online travel booking may be on the wane, according to a new study by a well-known research firm.

Frustrated with the sometimes difficult and time-consuming process of trying to find the lowest prices and best deals on the Internet, many travelers are increasingly turning to old-fashioned bricks-and-mortar travel agents to navigate the maze of options, fees and restrictions.

But should you?