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How to Find Last Minute Travel DealsIf you’re adventurous and a little flexible, you can save big on a vacation by booking at the last minute. While most vacationers get deals by booking in advance, others scour the web for last minute travel deals. Here’s how you can do the same: Be persistent. Last minute vacation packages can change from one day to a next. Search often and don’t give up if you don’t find what you’re looking for on the first day. Check morning and night. Be flexible. Don’t expect to always find a great deal for a Friday and Saturday night stay. Vacation deals often occur on weeknights. When it comes to flights, you may also find that you need to be flexible about times. Be adventurous. Instead of setting your sights on one particular destination, be willing to embrace several different destinations. Don’t forget to have your passport ready — you may find an incredible last minute travel deal for a Caribbean resort. Be savvy. Don’t expect last minute travel deals to jump out and bite you. Do some investigating. Search for different regions, different types of lodgings, and different dates. Try local destinations you can hit on a staycation, or take a quick flight to a tropical beach or mountain retreat. Travel PoliciesBuy travel insurance policies from an insurance company instead of the airline, cruise line, and so on. This will protect you in the event the travel company goes out of business. How to Prepare for Last Minute TravelIf you’re trying to catch last minute travel deals, it pays to be prepared. Here are some tips to get you ready for your dream vacation. Keep luggage organized. If you need to pack in a hurry for last minute travel, you don’t want to waste time digging through closets and storage. Store all smaller bags in larger bags, and store accessories with larger luggage items. Keep important lists. Pretend to pack for your last minute vacation. Instead of packing, simply write down everything you’d bring. That way, when it’s time to pack and you’re rushing, you won’t forget anything. Stock up on travel sizes. Buy TSA-safe travel sized cosmetics and toiletries ahead of time. Store them in small plastic baggies. When it’s time to travel, just toss the bags in your toiletry bags and you’re good to go. Keep medications up to date. When you find a last minute travel deal, don’t get stuck waiting on a medication refill. Keep your medications up to date and your over the counter medications in stock. Buy clothes that travel well. You don’t need to overhaul your wardrobe. But it pays to have a few great travel pieces such as easy-to-pack sundresses that don’t wrinkle, and some nice wrinkle-resistant slacks. The Coffee-Cup ScamCoffee Cup Scam: Credit CardsIf traveling with another person or your spouse, each should carry a different credit card along with a copy of the other's card information. Lost or Stolen Credit CardsLeave a copy of the front and back of your credit cards with a trusted friend or relative in case you lose your cards. You will be able to call for the information for reporting the loss. booze in the airAlcohol has more punch during an air flight than on the ground, because the body fluids evaporate quickly in the pressurized dry cabin. Saving space in your luggageSample Sizes Packing sample sizes of shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and other personal products, saves a lot of room in a crowded suitcase. Many hotels provide things like shampoo and hand cream in their bathrooms. If you do not use them on your trip, take them with you to pack for next time. Keeping in touchRenting a cell phone to travel is frequently less expensive than using a calling card. You are also easier to reach in an emergency. Making your luggage stand outTie a plastic bag from the store, in a tight knot, to your luggage handle (I use a bright yellow one). Then when your luggage comes down the luggage chute at the airport, you can readily recognize your bag(s). Saves time & aggravation. Wads of Bills and Credit CardsDon't flash a wad of bills or your credit cards when paying for meals or other purchases. Keep only what is absolutely necessary in plain sight and put the rest into a money belt or a hidden compartment in your wallet. Long distance CarriersYou can avoid hotel surcharges by dialing the 800 number to get connected to the long distance carrier of your choice. Get the number for your carrier before leaving on your trip. Dirty Laundry and Garbage BagsGarbage Bags If you are taking a car trip, pack a garbage bag in your suitcase. You can put your dirty laundry into the garbage bag and leave more room in your suitcase for gifts and other clothing you might buy. When you get home, you can just take the garbage bag straight to the laundry room and know everything in your suitcase is still clean. Saving $$ on plane ticketsIf you want to save some money and have some extra time a good tip is to fly to a large international airport (like London )and wait for either a cancellation of a cheap ticket. I know several people who have done this, only had to wait for 24 - 48 hours but saved hundreds of dollars! Address on your packTake a magic marker and write your name, address and phone number on the outside and inside of your pack. If you lose it whoever finds it will have a chance of getting it back to you. Mailing clothes homeMail Your Clothes Home On a three week trip to Europe, I wound up buying many presents for my friends back home. I had no room to pack everything, so I got boxes and mailed my dirty clothing home. Wrapped in layers of clothes, my gifts were very well protected and everything got home before I did! My suitcase was lighter for me to carry on the plane and my most breakable gifts were safe with me. Health and Home Owner's InsuranceCheck your health and home owner's insurance policies to see what they do and don't cover while you are traveling. |
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