We all toy with the idea of booking last minute. If you do it far in advance it lets you slowly lay out your itinerary finalize everything and take your time.
But what’s the fun in that?
Travelling last minute has many perks, and I’m not just talking about the deals. As an experienced last minute traveller, I wanted to share with you the reasons why I love doing it.
1. You can save big
We’ll start with the obvious one. When you book last minute, there’s always a possibility that you will get a great discount. Flights are often the toughest to find these deals for, but they’re out there. When it comes to accommodation, tours and other travel plans, you can often find them at an awesome discounted rate.
2. Last minute doesn’t mean tomorrow – but it can
Many people think travelling last minute means leaving tomorrow. It can mean this (and it’s awesome) but it can also be considered leaving a month or so from when you book. Some companies will even start last minute deals quite far ahead of the departure date! You don’t need to pack up and go tomorrow if you don’t want to, but after last-minuting once or twice, it’ll get more and more comfortable…and even cathartic.
3. It’s exhilarating
What’s more exciting than being spontaneous and doing something awesome? Nothing really. The adrenaline rush you get from booking something out of the blue and departing ASAP is like no feeling you’ve ever had before. You’ll feel a surge of confidence that will last a lifetime.
4. You don’t have time to sweat the small stuff
When you book far in advance, you think about the little things. Are you really going to need that extra pair of shoes and that shirt? Do you really need to bring that book? You always end up overpacking. It also causes you to stress about what you need to do when you get there despite those answers not being complicated. These are all stresses that can be avoided when you book last minute.
5. It challenges you
No matter what travel plans you have, a new destination or situation will challenge you in some way. When it comes to last minute travel, you’re challenged in many ways – emotionally, mentally and dare I say, physically (you are running around getting everything together, so it counts). Prepping something so last minute and keeping it under control can be challenging sometimes, but you’ll always get through it and it’ll be completely worth it.
6. Last minute travel makes it happen
Have you always dreamt of heading to Europe? Latin America? Asia? Last minute travel is the ultimate solution for just getting things done. No back and forth between friends trying to confirm dates or feedback from worried parents. If you notice you’re in need of some vacation time, or you just saw an incredible last minute deal to your dream destination — keeping the spontaneous spirit alive makes you book and realize your travel dreams.
7. It’s the best break ever
Oftentimes, if you’re looking for a deal you’re in need of a vacation. Feeling the urge to click “book” is your body’s way of telling you that you absolutely need to get away from it all for a little while. Last minute travel lets you jet off when you need it most and come back 100% refreshed.
