Have you used Yapta.com as a fare tracker Web site? Actually, it's now more accurate to say "price tracker," because Yapta executives have launched a service that they say allows budget travelers to track hotel rates at 110,000 properties worldwide. Travelers have used the site for some time now to track airfares. You set up a tracking alert for the travel product of your choosing, and then select how often you want to be notified -- maybe when the price drops $20. Some people use Yapta prior to a booking decision, while others track after they've booked to ensure the product doesn't go on sale at a later date. In that event, Yapta instructs users about how to ask for refunds of the price difference. Read more about how Yapta allows tracking of prices and even frequent flier mile limits and then comment on your own Yapta experiences.

Here's this week's list of 10 travel deals. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly. But don't act so quickly that you miss the fine print. For deals that aren't quite so fleeting, check out Spring deals. Among the deals this week: three discount offers for European travel, last-minute skiing on sale and low-cost three-day beach getaways.

Each time you make routine purchases such as groceries or gasoline, you can earn frequent flier miles if you use an air miles credit card. Here are some mileage credit cards to consider if such an option is right for you. Find out if you're a good candidate, and look at a few reviews for both bank-based and airline-affiliated cards.

Would you consider a vacation home rental for your next short-term getaway? It might not be your first thought when making travel plans, but it can be a big money saver, especially in resort areas. Take a look at one such vacation home rental in Hot Springs, Ark. that offered more advantages than disadvantages.