Looking to book a last-minute getaway?
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Travel packages from companies like Expedia and Priceline are great ways to land last-minute rooms and flights that ferry you to faraway places. While I usually prefer a more measured approach to my vacation-planning (and almost always prefer to book directly), there’s no denying:
You can find some steals for travel packages to exotic places, from Rome to Sao Paolo to Cancun. And mid-winter is one of the best times to take advantage of these offers. Hotels are eager to fill empty rooms—even airlines might have a few seats to fill.
Whether or not you’ve booked an Expedia or Priceline last-minute travel deal before, consider this your sign to check out the offers. Start with these picks that I’ve rounded up, which let you stay at a four-star or five-star hotel and bundle in a discounted plane ticket, too.
What comes with travel deal packages?
Before I dive into my suggestions, keep these things in mind. When you book travel deal packages, you can’t guarantee which room you’ll book. In other words, don’t expect to end up in a penthouse room or with sweeping sea views if they aren’t normally available.
Second, be ready to pull the trigger and pay for the package—but don’t forget to look at the little details. Again, you’re paying the bare minimum for hotels and flights. Click on hotels and dig into the photos to get a feel for the property. I recommend sticking with brands you know and trust.
Third, know that you usually have zero recourse for rebookings or cancellations. Once you purchase the travel package, you’re locked in. For that reason, I recommend looking for travel deal packages that take you someplace you’re dying to go, not just interested in checking out.
Travel deal bundles to check out from Expedia
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Round-trip flights + five nights at Viva Miches by Wyndham (Feb 19-24)
- Cancun, Mexico: Discounted flights + 8 nights at Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula (Feb 14-22)
- Dorado, Puerto Rico: Round-trip flights + seven nights at Hyatt Vacation Club at Hacienda del Mar, Dorado (March 1-8)
Travel deal bundles to check out from Priceline
- Las Vegas, Nevada: Round-trip flights + four nights at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (March 16-20)
- Chicago, Illinois: Round-trip flights + three nights at The Palmer House Hilton (January 23-26)
- Orlando, Florida: Round-trip flights + four nights at Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas (March 1-5)
