How to Find That Last Minute Travel Deal
Nothing is ever all that bad. But during the last economic crisis it's difficult to see anything remotely good. That is until you hear to this growing buzz about how mad cheap it is to travel nowadays days. And it's not just domestically but internationally as well. There's all sorts of last minute travel deals available, if you know where and when to look.
How would you like to spend seven days cruising the Caribbean on just thirty-five dollars a day? Yep! There are seven day Caribbean cruises being sold for $250 dollars!
Trust me, over the last few months, I've not only cruised the Caribbean for thirty-five dollars a day, I've flown my girlfriend to New York City for the weekend, eaten in some of the best restaurants and stayed in some of the best hotels for a fraction of the cost.
How about spending a few days in the Big Apple, take in the lights around Broadway and dine in a four star New York City restaurant, ...not just any four star New York City restaurant but Tom Colicchio, of Top Chef fame's restaurant "Craft". Well, you could be well on your way to doing so - and cheaply. Turns out Chef Tom, in an effort to keep the customers gushing in, has created what he calls a "poverty menu". You heard correct. A menu for the budget conscious customer.
Just imagine after an evening meal at "Craft" slipping off to a luxurious four star hotel for around $100-$150 dollars a night. Amazing considering the average four star hotel in New York City can run nearly $500 dollars or more a night! I know this all may sound to good to be true. But trust me, it isn't. All you need are a few simple tips to turn your last minute travel deal into a reality.
If you follow some of the rules I lay out below, you're sure to be on your way to discovering some great last minute travel deals.
These are some things to remember:
Shop around
Don't settle for the first few last minute travel deals you spot. There are incredible amounts of airline and travel sites competing for your business. Let this work to your advantage. These companies desperately need people like you to fill the seats of their planes, cars and rooms.v
Call the airlines directly
Airlines know that if they save the best last minute travel deals for themselves and you book directly through them, they get brand recognition. It's worth the phone call.
In order to find great last minute travel deals, visit the following sites regularly
Bidding for Travel.com
Travel Zoo
Sky Scanner
Priceline
Orbitz
and Hotwire
These sites are great resources. And remember the best flight deals are scheduled for weekdays, not weekends!
All of these sites have some of the best deals going around that you will find with a little determination and timing. So, now you have no excuses. Make the most of this recession and find a way to get away. You deserve it!