Great Last Minute Vacation Ideas

Book a last-minute golf package deal. Sites such as Golf Zoo offer discounted last-minute trips to golf resorts. In many cases, you can find a three-night trip with unlimited golf for less than $200. Even if you factor in the cost of air travel, that could still mean an affordable and luxurious trip to a new course.

If a cruise ship can't book every room, it loses money on those that are left open. Cruise liners with a large number of vacant rooms will practically give them away if they can't find enough people to fill the ship. Try to find an exterior room so you can enjoy an ocean view. Check the fine print before you sign up for a trip. Otherwise, you may be stuck paying mandatory tips, port fees and other hidden expenses.

For a local, family-friendly last-minute trip, why not check out a local theme park? No matter where you live, you're probably no more than an hour or so a way from rides, games, mini golf and other leisure activities. Take a day trip or book a hotel overnight and explore a new city on your trip.