Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad
Bachillerato LOGSE, 2007 June

PLANNING A TRIP

Today, millions of travellers are using the Web to learn about destinations, find last-minute bargains, locate hotels, and plan their adventures. Travel agents can still be tremendously helpful, particularly for complex international journeys. However, the Internet puts the tools for trip planning into the hands of average computer users, enabling them to plan their own trips, at any time of the day or night.
     After choosing a destination, travellers can use the Net to find schedules and fares for airlines, hotels, and rental cars. Then, if they so choose, they can book online. The most important booking websites let travellers compare rates among hundreds of airlines, hotel chains, or car rental companies.
     While the Web offers remarkable tools for finding bargains and making bookings, it's much more than a one-way medium. Its inherent beauty is its interactive aspect — in other words, through the Net travellers can find others with similar interests and get advice from them.
     The Net is an efficient tool for trip planning and, under the right circumstances, an excellent way to save money. Yet the benefits extend far beyond finding good deals and some people are finding that planning a trip can be almost as enjoyable as the excursion itself.

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