Travel data shows that despite high airfares and an unpredictable travel landscape, summer travelers are still not slowing down. As a result of mounting fuel prices, the travel industry responds with everything from new baggage fees to cancellation policies. Travelers seem not discouraged with these, although their strategy appears to have changed. Now travelers have devised ways to save on their travel some of them are booking more packages, seeking value-driven buys and considering drive destinations or home-port cruise vacations and many travelers are also opting to cut their vacations short.

Do you want to cut off your budget for your summer trip? Be strategic on your planning and travelocity.com will help you knock off some dollars with these 4 tips:

• Book a Vacation Package - Bundling your airfare, hotel, and any other extras together, most of the time, cuts cost (be sure to compare prices).

• Pack light and smart – check in one bag per passenger. Most airlines have recently announced they will charge an extra $25 to check a second bag.

• Bring your own food - Bringing your own food will save you from being tempted to buy a $5 snack because most airlines don’t have free food on domestic flights, but only offers free beverage.

• Maximize time and pay less - Fly out early Saturday morning instead of Friday. In this way you can stay away from a $100 average nightly rate of a U.S. hotel room. On your return date, request a late checkout and leave your bags with the front desk, taking an evening flight home will let you enjoy a full day’s worth of beach going or sightseeing.