Special deals on discount hotel rooms and to a lesser extent, cheap airplane tickets, can sometimes be found by people willing to travel at the last minute.
Last minute travel deals used to be far more abundant, particularly for vacation packages. Unfortunately that is no longer the case largely because airlines have so dramatically reduced their excess capacity.
The following are steps you can take to find last minute travel deals:
The more flexible you can be in terms of travel dates and even destination the better. It is much easier to find great deals if you have no specific travel agenda. This means being willing to travel on weekdays, flying extremely early or late in the day, on multiple stop flights, and visiting destinations during their off seasons.
Hold off making hotel reservations until after you have purchased your airfare. Most hotels offer a variety of deals. Depending on the specifics of an individual hotel offer, additional savings can often be realized through memberships in hotel loyalty programs or organizations like the American Automobile Association or American Association of Retired Persons.
Be ready to purchase great cheap deals as soon as you see them. Often they sell out in minutes. However, make certain that you first read the small print and understand exactly what you are purchasing.
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