Booking vacation packages can be a great way to cut down on trip planning stress. Instead of spending weeks trying to sort out all of the details of a trip, you can book transportation and accommodations together. Plus, doing it this way can even save you money.

If you’re looking at Southwest and are thinking of booking a trip, you may have some questions about the process. Here’s what you need to know about Southwest vacation packages:

What are Southwest vacation packages?

Southwest Vacations packages offer travelers the chance to book hotels, flights, rental cars and activities together. Doing this can make it possible to trim trip expenses, and it allows travelers to book their whole trip all at once, rather than having to spend time booking flights and hotels separately. All you do is search and book.

To book a package, head over to southwestvacations.com and you will see a screen where you can input your trip details and search for a package.

Southwest all-inclusive vacations are available, too

Southwest also offers all-inclusive vacation packages in Mexico and the Caribbean. All-inclusive stays will offer drinks, dining, entertainment and various activities included at no additional cost. If you’re the type of traveler who likes to stay in all-inclusive resorts, see if you can save money by booking through Southwest’s portal.

What are the benefits of booking a vacation package?

When you book Southwest Airlines vacation packages and add extras like hotels and rental cars, you can save money on the total trip, which could mean a bigger spending budget to use at your destination.

Another benefit is that you can take advantage of Southwest’s Lowest Price Promise. This means if you see a lower price on SouthwestVacations.com for the same trip that you’ve booked, you're eligible for a travel credit for the price difference. To get this credit, all trip details must be exactly the same — for example, hotel, room type, trip dates, flight fare types and flight number.

Are Southwest vacation packages a good deal?

When you book Southwest Airlines vacation packages and add extras like hotels and rental cars, you can save money on the total trip, which could mean a bigger spending budget to use at your destination.

Another benefit is that you can take advantage of Southwest’s Lowest Price Promise. This means if you see a lower price on SouthwestVacations.com for the same trip that you’ve booked, you're eligible for a travel credit for the price difference. To get this credit, all trip details must be exactly the same — for example, hotel, room type, trip dates, flight fare types and flight number.

Can you save even more money with Southwest Airlines vacation packages?

Yes, you can save money. In some cases, the savings might be minimal (or nonexistent), but often, it can make good financial sense. Be sure to compare the details of your trip as individual components before booking a Southwest Vacations package.

Here’s an example of trip savings that are possible:

For this long-weekend couples’ trip to Chicago, the Southwest Vacations total is $598.87 or $299.44 per person.

To check if this is a better deal than making reservations separately, here's a look at the reservation prices: The total flight price is $355.92 for two people.

The hotel reservation total is $349.82. This price also includes a discount because of a promotion that the hotel is running.

When booking separately, the cost of the hotel and flight is $705.74 vs. $598.87 if you booked the trip as a vacation package. As you can see, the Southwest Vacations package total is a better deal, with a savings of $106.87.