If you have some unexpected free time coming up and you'd like to get away for a few days, you're in luck. There are some great deals to be found for last minute travel. From reduced fares to great hotel rates, you'll be surprised at how much you can save on a spontaneous trip! Here are the top ten ways to get a great deal on last minute travel.
1. The internet is a great resource when looking to book last minute travel. You can find literally hundreds of companies offering great deals on airline tickets, tours and hotels. Although you'll find price offers from quite a few of these web sites, you may also be able to personally track a vendor's reputation by visiting Amazon or other major retail websites. 2. Another way you can find great deals is to go straight to the travel provider themselves and talk to a representative personally. Your representative will have a wealth of local knowledge and see to it that your getaway is a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
3. Again, the internet is a great way to find deals. However, you'll probably have to spend a little more time looking for the best deals. Don't forget to note nearby attractions and accommodations that you're staying in. 4. Try emailing or calling different travel providers as you look for your perfect getaway. You may be able to find a great deal with one phone call, but it may be another day before your next getaway. Or it may be the next day. 5. Try event planning on your getaway. Find a way that makes sense to you and your family. Consider a package deal that bundles airfare, hotel, admission tickets and a rental car. 6. You can also get great deals by visiting your nearest resort directly. 7. Lastly, consider moving while you hunt for your perfect getaway. If you're not staying in one place for too long, you'll probably loose on so much money to spend on signs, attractions and souvenirs. Make a contrast by linking up with a getaway close by.
8. The web is a great place to look for great deals. So again, go on the web. Find a way to get a great deal on your getaway. And remember, this is your lucky day! It's certainly not a bad idea to shop online even if you're on a tight budget. It's better than carrying a credit card and worrying about paying interest fees on a trip. Make a little spending gap in your budget and use that money to do something special. Enjoy!
9. Sign up for online e-zines. These online magazines will send you alerts about bargains, special promotions and often times you'll get to take advantage of a discounted rate.
10. Frequently ask your friends, family members or co-workers if they have been to the recently Cancun, Miami, Las Vegas or other vacation hot spots. Find out if they have great memories of their trips there. That way you'll know about the best attractions in the area, and you'll have great stories to share with people who will be willing to listen.
More ideas and tips on vacation spots for people with a limited budget? Zambia, Tanzania, Peru, Costa Rica, Istanbul or Belize? You can find your dream vacation hideaway, and more of it, for less money, with a little creativity and planning. Simply do what you passionate about – whether it's a safari lodge, a Greek ruin,orc unfriendly, orbedroom in a sea-side village.
