It would be fair to say that we have been forced to operate under somewhat different timescales over the last 18 months.
While it was previously always best to plan as far in advance as possible, to ultimately save money, now this isn’t necessarily the case. Sure, in a normal world, it works out to be a far easier process. However, in current times, last-minute trips are again a thing – but there are ways and means to get even more out of them if you play your cards right.
Through today’s post, we will now take a look at some of the best tactics to plan for your next, last-minute getaway.
Be flexible with your destination
Unfortunately, last-minute bookings are certainly not about ticking all of your boxes. Instead, there’s always a degree of compromise – and the destination usually falls under this.
The best advice we can offer is instead of choosing an exact destination, and running the risk of getting disappointed, look towards a ‘type’ of the holiday. For example, if city breaks are your thing, you could be looking at anywhere from Budapest to Prague. Or, if it’s more of a beach holiday you’re out for, Faro or Alicante might be more up your street.
Be flexible with your dates
Again, this is probably one of the most difficult parts of the process. It’s so easy to let your heart rule your head when it comes to dates, but last-minute bookings can get expensive if you don’t plan accordingly.
Instead, it’s worth identifying which dates you have free, and then working backward from there. You should also take into consideration any shows, festivals, or events that might be taking place in the city you’re planning on visiting – as these often wreak havoc with prices.
Don’t skip the paperwork
In the midst of the excitement, it can be easy to forget the paperwork. As it turns out, this is nowadays one of the most crucial elements of your trip, with travel insurance being particularly important.
Make sure that your insurance, Visas and any other documentation is in order on the day you book. Some of this paperwork is notoriously tricky to arrange, so last-minute trips can throw all sorts of hurdles if you’re not careful.
Bundles can be your best friend
This final point is one that might raise a few eyebrows since bundles almost seem a little outdated. Sure, they were all the rage a couple of decades ago, but nowadays most of us can do a much better (and cheaper) job with the DIY approach.
Well, for last-minute trips, they can act as a savior. Let’s not forget that these bundles are usually very specific – they’ve got to appeal to people looking for that exact recipe of accommodation, transport, and anything else that’s thrown in there. Ultimately, as time ticks down, many are falling in price. Sure, you’re going to come across a lot of these bundles that you wouldn’t dream of choosing, but don’t ignore them all. There might be a few utter bargains there that save you significant sums of money.
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