All last-minute Content

• Editors' Choice Awards 2011: Best Value Airline - Domestic
  May 22, 2011 12:00 am
  Which airline irrefutably delivers the best value both during the booking process and once on the plane for domestic travel? No other carrier offers the lowest fares time and time again for the majority of routes it flies. read more
• Next Two Weeks a Good Time to Book That Holiday Flight
  December 3, 2010 9:13 am
  The period between November 29 and December 13 is the "sweet spot" for buying air tickets for holiday travel. read more
• Tweet and 'Like' Your Way to Big Travel Savings
  October 1, 2010 12:00 am
  Travel providers are using social media sites to unload inventory, often at huge discounts. read more
• Seven Things to Know About Booking Holiday Travel
  September 13, 2010 9:02 am
  The holidays can be a stressful time, especially if you're traveling. But booking fares for that trip home doesn't have to induce stomach-churning anxiety. read more
• Holiday Travel: Five Ways to Save on Thanksgiving, Christmas Trips
  August 16, 2010 12:00 am
  If you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out! read more
• Free Priority Club Stays This Summer for 5,000 Points a Night
  June 17, 2010 4:42 pm
  Priority Club's PointBreaks features discounted nights at more than 100 hotels through August. read more
• Private Sale Sites Give Consumers More Travel Deal Options
  March 10, 2010 12:00 am
  Private sale websites evoke experiences more than products, stock up with limited-time offers, and project the image of a gated community. But are the deals for real? Ed Perkins takes a close look. read more
• Travel Trends That Will Shape 2010
  January 9, 2010 7:07 am
  Will good deals be plentiful in the coming year? Which destinations will offer good values for your vacation dollars? Wonder no more. Here's how to cope with the changing travel landscape. read more
• AARP Updates Travel Discounts for 2010
  January 8, 2010 12:00 am
  Many hotel and car rental companies offer up to 25 percent off rates for AARP members, but is this the biggest discount you can get? Ed Perkins explains how to find the best deal. read more
• Eight Ways to Save on Holiday Travel
  October 15, 2009 11:23 am
  Tick, tock. Tick, tock. It's already time to start thinking about holiday travel. Senior Editor Christine Sarkis weighs in with eight expert ways to make your tricky travel decisions a bit easier this year. read more
• AA.com: Best or Worst Airline Website?
  June 22, 2009 9:35 am
  American's website, which serves 1.6 million visitors per day, has come under criticism from a graphic designer. Which raises the question: How does AA.com meet your needs? read more
• Last-Minute Memorial Day Travel Deals
  May 15, 2009 11:46 am
  If you haven't already made travel plans, there's still time to book. Plenty of deals can save you money on a celebratory getaway. read more
• Vacation Rentals on Sale ... If You Know Where to Look
  April 10, 2009 1:41 pm
  There are additional ways to save on these already-affordable accommodations. Here's just a sampling of the latest vacation rentals promotions. read more
• Ten Great Ways to Recession-Proof Your Vacation
  March 18, 2009 8:20 am
  With bad economic news surfacing nearly every day, you might be thinking of cutting your vacation budget altogether. But a vacation doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's how to plan a trip in light of the new economic reality. read more
• Four Easy Steps to Getting a Wave Season Deal
  February 7, 2009 8:56 am
  Now is the time to get in on wave season deals. Score the best prices, free upgrades, onboard credit, and other such perks. read more
• Top 10 Cruise Trends for 2009
  January 27, 2009 12:00 am
  Welcome to the best buyers' market ever. But what's to come in 2009 beyond deals, deals, and more deals? We've got the scoop. read more
• LastMinuteTravel.com Offers 15,000 Hotels for $1 Per Night
  February 5, 2009 8:34 am
  This LastMinuteTravel.com deal is great, but only if you can figure out when to book. Each day, one 15-minute booking window will open. But which 15 minutes is a mystery. read more
• Try Something New in 2009
  January 30, 2009 2:47 pm
  Leave your comfort zone behind and consider these possible travel resolutions over the coming months. read more
• Last-Minute Passports and Visas
  November 25, 2008 10:28 am
  Ed Perkins guides you through the necessary steps to obtain last-minute passports and visas. read more
• When Should I Book a Cruise for the Best Value?
  October 3, 2008 11:23 am
  Should you book early? Wait until the last minute? Our friends at Cruise Critic help you pick the best time to book. read more
• Planning for your summer vacation
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Maybe you're dreaming of a few days of sun and surf, piney trails and cool shade, or city sightseeing. Here are some strategies for planning a great summer vacation. read more
• Plan a Quick and Easy Trip to Florida's Anna Maria Island
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Got $500 and 15 minutes? Book a quick, last-minute getaway to Florida's Anna Maria Island and be rewarded with an affordable, pristine beach destination. read more
• Look for last-minute deals on Caribbean winter travel
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Last year, SmarterTravel.com editors were surprised when good deals for winter Caribbean travel kept cropping up, especially because it was high season. For 2008, it looks like the trend will continue. read more
• Plan a trip in under 15 minutes
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Can you really plan a trip in less than 15 minutes? Sure, if you're flexible about your destination and price. read more
• Cheap courier flights and other myths
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Are courier flights good deals? Can I show up at the airport and get a cheap standby ticket? Ed Perkins debunks common air-industry legends. read more
• How to find a great last-minute cruise deal
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Last-minute cruise deals can be quite elusive, so you'll need a little know-how to snag an 11th-hour bargain. Use the following tips, and you'll soon be bragging about the upcoming cruise that hardly made a dent in your bank account. read more
• One-day sale on Windjammer Barefoot Cruises
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Windjammer Barefoot Cruises is having a one-day sale, and prices start at $499. If you're interested, put down that lemonade and get off your lounge chair because the cheap fares will expire at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 21. read more
• Site59.com becomes lastminute.com
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Site59.com, which offers last-minute air-and-hotel weekend packages to mostly domestic (but also some international) destinations, is changing its name to lastminute.com. It makes sense, since the name Site59 always made it sound just a little bit like a meeting place for numbers-challenged UFO enthusiasts. read more
• Another one-day sale from Carnival
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Carnival's next one-day sale is scheduled for this Wednesday, August 30. If you book your cruise on that day, you'll find "big savings and free upgrades." read more
• Where did all the last-minute cruise deals go?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Despite doomsday predictions, last-minute deals are here to stay. While it's always smart to book early, you can still can find tremendous value on last-minute bookings—you just need to know where to look. read more