Backpackers are the typical kind of travelers who are always on the hunt of economical/ cheap/ budget airfare. I remember looking at the movie "TITANIC", in this movie Leonardo DiCaprio wins ticket to board Titanic in a gamble. It is very difficult but not impossible to bag a discounted cheap flight ticket. It is only a strategy game. If you play the game with a strategy, you may rarely loose and often win. The rule to this strategy game are as follows-- 1.First and foremost it is always a good idea to book your tickets in advance at least 21 days in advance. Airlines generally give out cheap tickets if you book your ticket in advance.

2.Before you book your tickets you should always try searching for fares in different travel portals, you should at least search in 5 portals. Compare the prices of different carriers.

3.When you search for flights, try searching for smaller airports near you destinations. The less the demand for the flight, the cheaper they tend to be.

4. Be flexible about your travel dates, some times a day before or day after of your chosen date may be cheaper.

5.Mondays are the most preferred day of travel, try avoiding it, the lesser the demand the cheaper the fares are.

6.If you are a student, senior Citizen, a sports person or you fall under other special categories, ask the airline if they can provide special discounts for you.

7.No one wants to travel in the middle of the night and so there is less demand for flights at odd times. If you don't mind traveling at odd times, you may save a lot on flight tickets.

8.There is not much cost difference between Round trips and one way; so you may as well chose to book your round trip, and save on flight tickets.

9.When travelling inside US, try choosing nonstop flights, the more stops you will have the more tax you would be paying, so your ticket will get costlier. The case is just opposite if you are travelling abroad, two are three stop flights tend to be cheaper when travelling abroad.

10.If you are travelling abroad, try choosing national airlines of the destination country, there are generally less taxes involved on national airlines. However this may not be always true.

11.On international flights if you choose 1 or 2 stop flights and if the layover time is more than 4 hours the flight tickets tend to be cheaper.

I hope you have greatly benefited with above tips, and hope you have saved few hundred dollars.

1. Choose your destinations and travel time wisely. The weakened dollar should definitely encourage you to consider locations where your money goes farther. There are plenty of excellent and less expensive resort towns and amazing things to see and do in places like Seychelles, Ukraine, Argentina, Iceland, Morocco, Australia and Zambia. Also, if possible, travel during the shoulder season (between high and low season) for cheaper airfare and hotel rates.

2. Compare fares and seek out reasonably-priced amenities. Use websites like Kayak.com and FareCompare.com for a side-by-side comparison of airfare and hotel rates. Use mileage to upgrade your flight class; if you don't have enough miles accrued, you can buy a few hundred miles to make it happen. Once you've flown business or first class (or privately!), it can be painful to move back to coach. To make long waits in the airport more enjoyable, purchase a day pass to an airport club lounge (average $25 to $50). Annual memberships are available but if you're not a frequent traveler, this may not be cost-effective. Check online for lounge club reviews before buying a pass. Finally, look for stylish boutique hotels that offer the same kinds of amenities as the big chains without the hefty rates.

3. Dress strategically and accessorize wisely. Choose a color scheme of two or three colors to easily mix-and-match your outfits and to keep luggage to a minimum. Limit yourself to no more than three pairs of shoes: walking shoes, dress shoes and sandals. Always bring at least one dressy outfit for a night out on the town. Pack items made of jersey, which are easy to dress up or down and don't wrinkle. Ladies should remember to pack or purchase a nice scarf, which can easily dress up any outfit, whether it's jeans or a sexy black dress.

4. Make the most of your social and professional network. Ask your social media "friends" and "followers" for recommended activities as well as contacts in your destination city. It always helps to find the best (and less expensive) events and entertainment when you know someone who knows the place well, especially if you're flying solo. The hotel concierge is also an excellent resource for verifying information and for seeking activities within your budget. He or she may also be aware of discounts for some activities.

5. Go off the beaten path. Often the best part of travel is enjoying unique and authentic experiences. Do enjoy local parties, nightclubs, art galleries, museums, shopping, fine restaurants and other points of interests; just remember to talk to the locals and expats to find interesting and inexpensive opportunities such as having a traditional meal with a local family; cooking, language or dance lessons; hiking trails or other recreational activities, and artist hangouts to meet new people and find low-priced artwork and souvenirs.

What's most important is to remember that being a jet-setter is not about wearing designer clothing and overindulging. You can definitely define your jet set adventure to suit almost any budget. Whatever you do and wherever you go, be courteous, confident and stylish!

Ava Pierce is a jet-setter-in-training who shares her shopping, traveling and socializing resources at Ava Pierce: The Blog (http://www.avapierce.com). Whether you're a jet-setting dreamer or an experienced globetrotter, you can enjoy her Jet Set Tips of the Day as well as her rants and raves about everything from traveling around the globe to learning how to sashay in her stilettos without breaking an ankle.

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• Be sure to ask around before you leave. Get opinions from other travelers who have done the adventure you plan on.

• Refer to your guidebook for references. Guidebook writers are often quite knowledgeable about which tour operators are good and which are more questionable.

• Check on the message boards, both virtual and real. Real message boards are available at hostels and local guest houses, and they can provide excellent information on local tours and tour operators. The staff at local hostels can also provide excellent information about adventure travel. And internet message boards devoted to travel can be great sources of information, both before you leave home and after you arrive in your far off location.

• Interview your potential trip leaders carefully. Ask lots of open ended and probing questions about the equipment used, the experience level of the guides, the lodging the food, and what is and is not included. Be sure to negotiate everything in advance, since you will have little leverage once the adventure trip has begun.

• Finally, if your crew did a great job, be sure to tip them generously after the tour has come to an end. Good tour operators rely on these tips to supplement their often meager wages, and this helps to keep the best tour guides in business and the best tour operators in operation.