Are your last minute vacations or last minute travel always an expensive frustration?

If you are still searching for cheap travel ways, your search is almost over...

Let me show you ways to stretch your travel budget further!

Contrary to what many people think, you really don't have to pay through your nose for your last minute vacation packages.

You see, it's not just the early bird that catches the worm - YOU can too!

I've discovered that there are now more and more ways for you to save time and money for that last minute travel.

As a business traveler, I do a lot of last minute travel and I am always on the lookout for cheap, quick and practical last minute travel tips.

For any last minute vacations, it pays to know when the most expensive travel periods are.

The high demand for travel during certain periods drives the prices up for most essentials like airline tickets, cruises, hotel rooms and rental cars.

Fortunately, there are a few free tools, tricks and sites that I always use to make my last minute travel cheaper, faster, easier and more fun!

Some people are so desperate to find a bargain that they spend hours online. This is a fruitless exercise. Better to find a couple of sites I have found and stick with them.

Last Minute Vacation Deals

Here's how to land any last minute travel deals...

Just as you are making plans to shop for those last minute vacation deals or last minute vacation packages, there are also people out there who are also making last minute cancellations.

Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Ships and Rental Car companies lose money for every seat, hotel room, cabin or rental car they don't fill.

That only means last minute vacations bargains for you. Such deals used to be for insiders only, but not anymore!

There are last minute vacation deals sites which serve as clearinghouses for last minute cancellations, promotional offers and unsold/undersold flights, hotels and cruises around the world.

They will re-package these unsold or last minute cancellation inventories offering you better last minute vacation packages than if you would to buy these on your own separately.

These last minute vacation packages are often very good, but not always and that is why I am also providing you with...

Additional Last Minute Travel Tips

I have sourced for and compiled these money-saving, stress-free and time-saving information so that you can also apply to any last minute vacations...

If you are as busy as I think you are, you can subscribe to the FREE Last Minute Vacations Alert...

to stay on top of any last minute travel deals, tips and tricks that I will discover along the way...

Last minute travel tips continued...

Where to find cheap last minute airline tickets?

Last minute vacation packages are generally good only if you cannot locate a cheap last minute airfare.

An understanding of how the airlines operate will help you get that cheap last minute airline tickets.

Also, for any last minute vacations, do not book your hotel, or anything else before you book the airline tickets!

You want to have the flexibility of dates as far as last minute travel is concerned.

Where to find cheap last minute hotels or vacation rental?

By cheap last minute hotels, I am not asking you to settle for anything less. I mean you can stay in a good hotel and pay cheap prices.

Actually, the less money you spend on a hotel, the more you can spend on other things and seriously, how much time are you going to spend in a hotel when you've got a whole new world to explore?!

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.

Follow my strategies found in my cheap last minute car rental guide to help keep your car rental cost low.

How and where to find cheap last minute cruises?

The last minute cruise bargain can be yours, but only if you shop wisely, then plan carefully. My cheap last minute cruises guide will show you how.

What to look out for in a last minute traveler insurance?

Before you take off, make sure you have everything ready: Passport, visa, digital camera...and don't forget your travel insurance.

I have traveled enough to tell you unplanned occurrence can always arise, before or during a trip. Be equipped with at least the basic knowledge of traveler insurance, so that you know what you are buying.

Need a reliable and trustworthy house sitter for your last minute travel?

If you are frequently called for last minute travel like I do, you might do better to check out some House Sitting services.

Where to find attractions you must never miss for any last minute vacations?

The city's most fascinating small museum or its historical landmark could be just around the corner from your hotel, but if you do not know its there, it might as well be on the other side of the globe.

So, do lookout for the best of any city both on and off the beaten path at your last minute vacation.

Here's how...

Unless you know someone locally who can bring you around, I strongly recommend you to FIRST visit some of the fun attractions with the help of a local guide.

A few extra dollars spent on this is often well worth a relaxing and "haggle-free" experience.

Once you have a better orientation, you should then venture out on your own, off the beaten track.

This should allow you to be treated to a more complete vacation experience, highlighted with personal glimpses of the local culture.

One of the surest ways to avoid hours of frustration when venturing on your own is to equip yourself with a downloadable map.

Need a checklist for last minute travel with a pet?

Check out the Traveling with Pets Guide.

A convenient list of things to pack for your pet last minute travel. Pets have "stuff" to bring on holidays, too! Print the checklist and keep it handy when preparing for any last minute vacations.

Bon Voyage!!!

You'll find on this website enough information to help you save time, money, and hours of frustration later on as you plan for any last minute vacations but not enough to ruin the surprise!

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