As an independent IT contract worker, you must often arrange travel to and from your clients’ places of business. You do not typically have time to always explore every travel website when planning travel, so you wish to identify the one that over time will work the best for you. Working in a small group of three to four people, use the Internet to explore the following travel sites: orbitz.com, travelocity.com, kayak.com, concierge.com, and expedia.com (search “online travel sites” for additional options). Select a handful of travel destinations and see how helpful each site is in terms of:

1. Finding the lowest airfare.

2. Identifying hotels for business travel.

3. Recommendations for dining and other location-based services.

4. Evaluate the site for its ability to aid in international travel arrangements.

5. Availability and usefulness of travel tips, advisories, and other helpful information.

Prepare a report comparing how each site performed in terms of its ease of use, helpfulness, and best overall deal. Which site would you recommend?