When looking at the best travel websites, it is important to weigh the pros and cons. The line from good to great is thin, so it’s difficult to prioritize the best of the bunch. The ten websites and search engines below are standouts in the industry and continue to provide consumers with a reason to explore a new destination.

Skyscanner

Skyscanner is a reliable website that provides solid deals for the patient buyer. It won’t replace any of the big boys on the list, but it still remains a nice option for all in one package. The unique comparison engine does its job without displaying unnecessary information.

Pros

• One of the hidden gems to find blockbuster travel deals
• Flight Search engine handles updates to other websites quickly
• Works great as a vacation research tool
• Free Flight Search API
• Sources data from multiple online travel agencies & travel agents

Cons

• Sparse results will limit its appeal for larger groups

Funjet Vacations

The limited options of Funjet Vacations is a turnoff for some, and a lifesaver for others. It sports a simple homepage that offers flight/hotel and hotel/car options. Funjet is the travel website people go to when they already have a heavy itinerary in place.

Pros

• A website that gets right down to business without wasting your time
• Options are limited, but clearly laid out for the buyer to see
• One of the easier websites to navigate on mobile

Cons

• Prices aren’t always consistent

Cheap Caribbean

This is a surprising inclusion on the list considering how limited the travel scope is. If you can look past that one flaw, CheapCaribbean.com delivers on its promise for deals on that side of the world. No other website on this list can match their all-inclusive packages to the Caribbean.

Pros

• Best packages available for the Caribbean
• A popular choice for honeymoon packages
• Beautiful location with a lot to offer

Cons

• Not much use if you don’t want to go to the Caribbean

TripAdvisor

Tripadvisor is known for its collection of reviews and articles. Believe it or not, you can actually create an entire vacation package on the website! Despite the sometimes-overlooked nature of this feature, Tripadvisor is still considered one of the best in the business.

Pros

• Best place to get a general idea of things to do in a particular area
• Moderation team does a good job of removing troll reviews
• Booking options are solid (for casual or luxury travel)
• Also provides car rental options

Cons

• Negative trip reviews are sometimes too personal, and not always reliable

Orbitz

It’s almost frightening how good Orbitz is since it is the sister site of Expedia. Despite the connection, Orbitz exists for a specific reason on this list- it caters to individual travelers better than Expedia. When you’re looking for one or two tickets, Orbitz is one of the better websites to browse.

Pros

• Excels at finding smaller deals
• Makes a good alternative to bigger websites that focus on groups
• Some of the deals are one of a kind

Cons

• Deals go fast