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7 Secrets to Successful Last-Minute Travel

Conventional wisdom says there are awesome deals to be had on last-minute vacations. But does the truth actually live up to the banner-ad-fueled hype? Can you actually save 50% or more? We set out to find the truth

By Yuki Hayashi for readersdigest.ca

Secret #1: It’s Not So Much Last-Minute as Short Notice

“Last-minute travel” is generally defined as travel taking place within about 14 days from when you booked.

Unlike literal last-minute travel – where you show up at the airport and buy your ticket, as in many a rom-com movie (which costs you an arm and a leg, BTW) – “savings of 30-50% are not unheard of,” says Brian Simpson, Toronto-based resident travel expert for Travelocity.ca.

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