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The winters are arriving but little to cheer for the vacationers in this gloomy economic recession, but still the life deserves more fun! The vacation rental owners and agents have been offering some unprecedented bargains to weather the economic storm. Even during this tough time, one may benefit from the recession for best services, finding hotels and vacation rentals at a reduced and discounted rate. Some travelers will be able to experience more luxurious travel arrangements than they have been able to afford in the past. Add in the fact that most cruises are all-inclusive — meaning that meals are part of the price — and your vacation may cost less than your monthly rent. As a matter of fact, the entire travel industry is on sale now. Everywhere you look there's a hotel offering a free night, a car rental company with an upgrade offer, or a restaurant with a two-for-one special.

Plan ahead and book as early as possible, scheduling travel in advance helps one secure the lowest airfare and hotel rates which are already offering huge bargains. Though there's always a chance for last-minute deals, but waiting could increase the chances that one will pay higher prices. This frequently happens during peak times, like the summer or winter holidays, when there are fewer options for flights and hotel rooms. Although some people may be looking to scale back travel plans or follows a vacation budget more closely than in the past, for others there are opportunities to get more for their money this year. Roughly the price of a two-star hotel stay last year, travelers can now book at a four-star hotel. In fact, the average daily rate of a four-star hotel is $143 per night, 22 percent lower than the last year.

Bottom line: The recession will be good for travelers. "We have almost nothing to lose and everything to gain," said Daniel Levine, the executive director of guidebook publisher Avant-Guide Institute.