(ARA) - Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of holiday travel is done in a personal vehicle.

Where Are We Going in 2009? Top 10 Travel Destinations (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Leading flight search engine, Skyscanner , reports on the top 10 most searched for 2009 destinations to see where people are heading on holiday this year.

Water police patrol holiday hotspots (Herald Sun)

WATER police will patrol popular Victorian holiday destinations in coming weeks for recreational boaters flouting safety regulations.

Thailand offers best value for British travellers (Daily Telegraph)

Longhaul destinations such as South Africa and Thailand provide the best value for British holidaymakers according to new research.

Top budget-friendly '09 destinations (China Daily)

SYDNEY - Looking for somewhere new to visit this year that is not going to break the bank? Frommers has released its list of top destinations for 2009, focusing on places that are affordable and interesting.