Sadly, some people don't take regular vacations. Whether you are traveling with a partner or enjoying a family vacation, you've got to save money and make advance preparations. The biggest vacation expense is hotel accommodations. On average, you can expect to pay up to $200 a night for room reservations. True, you can always stay at a cheap motel. However, if you want to enjoy comfortable accommodations, you will need to book a reservation at a decent hotel.

There are ways to find discount room reservations. In fact, it doesn't make sense to pay full price for a hotel room. Visit travel websites such as Expedia and Travelocity. Conduct a quick online search for your destination, and you will stumble upon great hotel deals. Choose to stay at a fabulous resort or pick a standard hotel room.

Furthermore, discount room reservations are available from the hotel. Periodically, hotels will advertise Internet specials and deals. Most deals are available mid-week and during the slow periods. Typical discounts include "buy two nights, get the third night free."