Make a list of three travel destinations and the dates you want to start your adventures. Fix a budget all in for your trip. Shop online for REPUTABLE airlines and travel agents ( Cochin airport taxi ). Read up on all three destinations so if your first choice is too expensive one of the others might suit you better. Sometimes booking the air to and from, same for the hotel during your stay can be less expensive than with tour operators. Do your homework and enjoy the savings. Another way, and one I used a lot, was to know when I wanted to go and check for last minute deals. You may not get your first choice of destination but alternates can be cost saving. I travelled the Caribbean last minute. Enjoy!