Looking for Last Minute Travel Deals is now the norm for most Canadians booking Vacations to Mexico and The Caribbean as well as their Flights to Europe. By waiting a week or two out of your intended departure date, it is possible to not only score a Cheap Vacation, but to also grab a vacation to a resort that normally may be out of your budget. Airlines and Tour Operators take an inventory check of their remaining seats and hotel rooms close to the departure, if they have an abundance of seats or rooms and depending on the supply and demand, they usually drop the price to either fill seats or sell inventory they are already on the hook for. There are however, a few things you should keep in mind when deciding to travel last minute.

The main factor that will determine whether you get a great deal or not actually has nothing to do with the airlines or operators at all. You and your flexibility are the key to snapping up that trip for hundreds of dollars less than you would normally pay. This means not sticking to certain dates, times, airlines, airports you fly in or out of, and even the destination or hotel itself. The easiest and best way to do it , call a travel agent, give a general idea of where and when you want to travel and find out what is available and that brings us to our next factor. Be ready to book almost immediately. Once prices start dropping dramatically, they can sell out quickly after all, you aren't the only one waiting for the price to drop. Another event that could happen is that the price can increase at any time. You could get a quote and when you call the next day, it's actually a few hundred more… again, the rule of supply and demand.

So does waiting and being flexible guarantee you'll get a cheap vacation? The answer is no. If you are looking at going away during peak travel such as Xmas or March Break, I would highly advise booking well in advance and taking advantage of Early Booking Bonuses. Also, the more popular destinations tend to have the better sales as tour operators such as Transat Holidays and Sunwing offer so many Hotels in Cuba, Mexico, and the Caribbean that they end up with more of a surplus and they offer more weekly flights to these hotspots as well. For Last Minute Air Only, same rules apply but look towards the Charters like Sunwing and Air Transat since the major airlines usually work the opposite way meaning you have to book in advance otherwise you get penalized.

With a little bit of patience and flexibility, you can certainly save big on your next vacation. Again though, contacting a travel agent is your best tool as they have access to all deals and can advise best on a package that will suit your needs best.