Bargain hunters hoping to score some cheap airfares this winter should keep their eyes peeled, as airlines have launched an unusual number of sales in recent days, travel experts say.

DORMAN: Cedar Rapids stinks? So do some travel writers (The Gazette)

So maybe you've heard the one going around about the travel writer who says Cedar Rapids stinks.The writer, whose name escapes me, has a new book, with a title I forget, about places you shouldn't visit. Old what's-his-name includes a list of smelly places to avoid. Cedar Rapids made the list. He talks about our "City of the Five Smells" nickname and then riffs on how the flood made our stink ...

Americans making shorter holiday travel plans (The State News)

Students are choosing to stay home for the holidays, travel experts said. Travel is down across the board, and people looking to get away are planning trips closer to home, said Eddie Lindow, branch manager for STA Travel, 207 E. Grand River Ave.

Lower Air Fares Help Buck Travel Trend (WBAY Green Bay)

AAA motor club expects a light travel season this holiday, but local travel agents are seeing another trend forming.

Cheap airfares pop up for holidays (Pioneer Press)

If you've gambled or procrastinated and put off booking that holiday flight, there are some travel deals coming out now. Whether they'll pay off, though, depends on how flexible you are around Thanksgiving and Christmas.