Last Minute Travel

Booking last minute travel can offer excellent savings but it is not for everybody. You need to be flexible and able to travel at short notice. For this reason it is particularly suitable to retired people or students.

Practically every plane takes off with empty seats, every hotel has empty rooms. There are exceptions to this off course, at holiday times or hotels fully booked for conventions etc. You can take advantage of this as they will nearly always let those unsold flights and rooms go at greatly reduced prices.

There are a number of companies that specialise in this type of booking and I have placed links to them at the end of this page. Try them all and compare prices before making a final decision.

You will save money!

You can also make savings on hire cars and theatre tickets, Last minute always have some great offers for combined dinner and show tickets for travellers to London. I have used them on numerous occaions and always got a great deal.

Another comapany that I have used regularly is Priceline where you name your own price for hotel rooms worldwide. I find that this seems to work best at short notice.

The following companies specialise in booking last minute vacations.

Last Minute is one of Europes largest e-commerce sites, Not only do they sell flights and hotels they also supply theatre tickets, car hire, restaurant bookings etc. They are U.K. based but you can book flights and hotel worldwide. If you are taking a trip to London then you must check out this site. They also have auctions on this site featuring all types of products including vacations.

11th Hour Vacations book last minute deals worldwide.

The book package deals as well as flight only, cruises and even car hire. All at great last minute prices.

Some of their current deals are:

Air fare to Jamaica $99 Airfare!

$100 Gift Card with Select Vacations!

Las Vegas - Air, Hotel & Tax from $216.39

London $188*(O/W)! Ends May 13

Ireland - Pub Tour from $310

Site 59 Site59 is a U.S.A. based company and book last minute travel deals throughout the States. Their deals are available from 14 days in advance right up to 3 hours before departure at a fraction of the price you'd find anywhere else. Constantly searching, their technology dynamically updates package prices as better deals become available.

They use e-ticket airfare and electronic reservation confirmation numbers, so unlike many other "discount travel" sites that mail you paper tickets you really can buy and travel today.

Select your preferences and know what you're getting!

Site59 has no hidden surprises. You choose your flights and hotel rooms from a selection of trusted providers like Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Six Continents Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Avis Rent-A-Car before you buy. They have no advance purchase requirements so the great price you see is for real. And, unlike many other online travel sites, you earn full frequent flier miles for all air travel.

They do not do seperate flights and hotel bookings, Just complete packages at great prices.

Romantic Weekends.

Save up to $50 on your next Last-Minute Weekend Getaway!

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