Last Minute Travel Secrets

How and where to find cheap last minute airline tickets

• Last minute travel deals are generally the best if you cannot locate a cheap last minute airfare. Flights booked later and closer to the departure date are typically MORE expensive than if you were booking way in advance and earlier on.
• An understanding of how the airlines operate exactly, will help you land those cheaper, last minute airline tickets by the dozens. Open seats, connections, cancellations, unsold, undersold and the like, will yield you the best pricing possible. REMEMBER: empty seats cost money! The airlines would rather make a deal than have no butt in the seat!

Where and how to find cheap last minute hotels?

• Do not book your hotel, or anything else before you book the airline tickets! Package deals have lots to offer you and pre-existing bookings make it more difficult to take advantage of the ‘bundled’ savings that could come your way.
• Be adaptable and flexible with your itinerary. You want to have the flexibility of dates as far as last minute travel is concerned. You do not necessarily have to ‘sacrifice it all’!
• With cheap last minute hotel rooms, you do not need to settle for anything less. As most last-minute travelers discovers hotels are rarely booked to capacity. There are always some rooms available in most cases. It is highly possible for you to stay in a good hotel and pay cheap prices. It is up to you however to ASK. No-one is going to volunteer these discounts upfront. Do so at both time of booking, when confirming and again at checking in! No harm, no foul. The worst thing that can happen is they can say NO or that nothing is available.
• Actually, the less money you spend on a hotel, the more ready cash you have for the rest of your trip and enjoyment! Always ask yourself how much time you will really be spending in the hotel room itself. Opt for what is most important to you and then spend your hard-earned travel dollars there.

How and where to find cheap last minute car rentals

• If you are not careful, your rental car bill could end up being the most expensive expense of your whole trip
• Help keep your car rental cost low, go for a compact and ask about deals, discounts and packages available. Be sure to check and get insurance coverage. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO BE SKIMPY ON PRICING AGAIN. NOT THE PLACE TO BE SAVING SOME DOLLARS. It is important to get substantial coverage to protect your life, your interest.

What to look out for when you buy travel insurance last minute

• Another item on your list that should be of utmost importance and priority is medical and travel insurance. With most of these deals being non-refundable, you have to take some protection not to be at a total loss, should something happen.
• Life is totally unpredictable and you have to be ‘prepared’ for anything. LIFE HAPPENS, so plan for it! Inevitabilities and unfortunate events, even weather can play and deal you a nasty hand. What will you do then if you do not have coverage or recourse? DO NOT FORGET OR OVERLOOK these elements of travel.
• Get familiar with the basics, as knowledge of travel insurance, can help you know and understand what you are buying. Taking a more pro-active and hands-on approach in your whole finding, booking, getting and preparing phases of your trip, planned or unplanned!