Sure, there are great deals to be had for visitors to D.C., but what if you live here and want to get away? Take this advice from Sara Morrow of Budget Travel Magazine, Barbara Messing of Travel-ticker.com and other travel experts who share tips on how to get the most for your dollars:

»  Let the bargains guide you. If you’re dead set on a certain destination at a certain time, chances of getting a bargain might be grim. Instead shop for bargains and be as flexible as possible. The work will pay off.