Right now is both the best of times and the worst of times to make flight reservations, discount travel reservations for travel to Hawaii, travel to Spain or anywhere else in the world (literally) that you want to go. The Internet has given travellers more options than ever for getting discount hotel reservations, cruise reservations or flight reservations, but there are more problems than ever before, including stricter airport security, more travel destinations that are off limits because of political unrest, and the ever-present spectre of high fuel costs driving up the cost of your airline tickets. So now more than ever, it's up to you to be an informed and savvy traveller. Do your homework before travelling.