Summer is nearly here, which means it is time to start thinking about booking airfare deals for holiday trips. If you want to take a break without breaking the bank, use these quick tips to make the most of your travel budget and find the best flight deals this summer.

Along the way, Travelzoo's Deal Experts have racked up our favourite travel essentials: that one thing that we wouldn't leave home without. The type of necessity we buy doubles of so we can keep them in our carry-ons and never have to worry about while away. With checked bag fees in the $25-$35 range, here's a list of some of our must-haves using up precious carry-on space. What's your travel essential?

Summer is quickly drifting away. The same places that cost a (tanned) arm and a leg in the middle of summer get much cheaper once the calendar turns to mid-August. This is also the time when airfares start to drop. The savings often stick around through September, so there's still time to create a memorable (end of) summer vacation. Whether it's a last-minute Labour Day getaway or a final summer hurrah.