Sites to Help You Write a Great Travel Itinerary

1. TripAdvisor.com
I use Trip Advisor for every vacation I plan. I find this site most useful when trying to decide on a hotel in any given city, or even a restaurant. I rely heavily on their user-ratings, and so far, it's never steered me wrong.

2. Frommers.com
When planning an itinerary, I usually check to see if Frommers has any Suggested Itineraries available for the city I'm visiting. They are often available for major cities and tourist destinations. Even if a Suggested Itinerary is not available, you can often find great ideas for Attractions & Restaurants.

3. TravelZoo.com
This site is most useful if you are planning a last-minute getaway. Each week, they gather the best travel deals from thousands of sites, and post them for their visitors. If you sign up, you can receive their "Top 20 List" each week in your inbox.

4. Kayak.com
If you're booking a flight or a hotel, be sure to check Kayak for the best rate. They search 100's of sites so you can compare rates in one easy click.

5. FoodNetwork.com
Why go to The Food Network for help on travel? If you want to find the best places to eat, check out the restaurants the Food Network has featured on their shows. I've had the most luck with restaurants featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Go here to find the listing of restaurants Guy Fieri has visited. You can do a page search for the city or state you are visiting.