Looking for Last Minute Deals?

Do you wait until the last minute to make plans? This blog entry is for you. Thanks to online deals, it pays off to be spontaneous. While many people won't do anything without planning first, spontaneous decisions for nights out, trips and outings can make for incredibly fun experiences. Here are a few examples:

Last Minute Tickets:

• BostTix – Whether planning a quick date, entertaining a client or looking to surprise the family, BosTix is a great place for last minute and ½ price theater, music, dance and comedy tickets.  For example, tickets to the Boston Ballet’s Cinderella performance are available for $38 on BosTix, compared with the $73 full price.
• Score Big – This site allows you to bid on tickets for professional sporting events, as well music and theater for below box office prices. Be sure to factor in service fees to determine whether or not you are getting a good deal.
• Craigslist – It's important to always take caution when using this site, but it is where most ticket-holders unload their seats at the last minute, and generally for a discounted price. 

Last Minute Travel:

• Hotel Tonight – This is a must-have app on your smartphone for anybody who falls into the ‘spontaneous’ category.  Hotels promote unsold rooms and display the best values in the area you are searching.  Rooms can be securely booked using the app without any hassles.
• Last Minute Travel – Visit this website for everything from hotels, flights, cruises, car rentals and vacation homes. 
• For last minute airfare deals visit Travel Zoo or Fare Compare, or call the airline you are interested in flying directly.

Whether your work schedule does not allow for advanced planning, you like to whisk away for the weekend, or out for just a night—try some of these sites and apps to get great deals on your last minute plans!