Everyone loves to travel. But there's nothing quite like the feeling of last minute travel. It feels spontaneous, exciting, thrilling. I know that when I embark upon some last minute travel, I feel like someone else, a millionaire perhaps, someone that is able to pick up and go at the last minute. Travel, on the flip side, can be stressful and when it's last minute travel, it can be even more stressful - sometimes even more stressful than not traveling at all!
The first thing you should know about last minute travel is that it might not go exactly how you planned. In other words, you might not get just what you wanted. You might have had your heart set on New Orleans but there's only packages for Arizona. That's ok. Be flexible. If you want a "dream vacation" you have to plan it. That sort of trip isn't for last minute travel. Last minute travel is all about being open and looking for the unexpected. And enjoying it!
Last minute travel can be a cheaper way to visit places you haven't been before. The key to last minute travel is that many airlines, hotels and cruise lines go through periods of busy seasons and off-seasons, based on when most tourists travel to certain locations. However, even in the peak seasons, these tourism companies can misjudge the demand and find themselves with unbooked rooms, suites and cabins. This is the worst situation that theses companies can find themselves in. In the industry, these things are called "distressed property". So don't expect the finest and best. Expect center seats on planes and don't plan on the luxury suites. Even so, they offer steep last minute travel discounts, sometimes up to 75% off the regular price!
Of course, the hardest part of last minute travel is planning around it. The best way to go about it is to block out a week a couple of months in advance - depending on your work schedule or your family's schedule. Notify the appropriate people and make the necessary modifications. Then all you have to do is search around for a deal that you like. With the number of websites out their that offer last minute travel packages and last minute travel deals, there's always somewhere wonderful to go for a great price! Have a general packing kit: there's always some things that you need wherever you might go - toiletries, undergarments and cameras. Keep these things at the ready and plan the rest of the suitcase once you've decided on a location. Also, if you're looking into last minute travel to Europe, keep a handful of cash in Euros. One less thing to worry about!
Last minute travel can be stressful, but so can any other types of travel. The best part of last minute travel is the sense of adventure and the deals. Keep the right attitude and that last minute trip might be your favorite trip ever!
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