How to Plan a Last Minute Vacation Package

Want to learn how to plan a last minute vacation? Sometimes your family needs a break and you make plans to get away for a weekend. Planning a last minute vacation has to be done quickly and efficiently in order to get the best bang for your buck. Some of the suggestions in this article are based on our recent trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This is how we did it:

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. ACT quickly and decide if you want to plan a last minute vacation. In our case, we decided a month in advance to plan a four day trip to Myrtle Beach, SC.

2. SEARCH online for a hotel deal. Travel during off peak times and get great deals on your hotel. We decided to stay at a hotel close to the beach for $84.00 per night including a breakfast buffet.

3. TELL your boss that you may need to take off a few days from work. I will need to take off Thursday and Friday for our family getaway.

4. MAKE a list of things that you will need on vacation. With a last minute vacation, you may need to pick up some toiletries and other items.

5. ASK a neighbor to pick up your mail and keep an eye on your house. Remember how important it is to secure your home before you leave on vacation.

6. Plan your travel route using the internet and your GPS. We are leaving early in the morning and driving to our vacation spot.

7. BUDGET for your last minute vacation. We set aside money for our dinner so we do not have to use any credit cards.

8. TAKE out your luggage and make sure you have the right clothes for the vacation trip.

9. REVIEW your schedule and make sure you do not need to cancel any appointments during the time you are on vacation.

10. ENJOY your family getaway!

[ljstraight]

on 10/18/2009 Great tips! 5 stars