Where to get the best last minute deal

[Kaz081992]

Hi all, we're thinking of getting a last minute deal this year but having never done it that way before we're not sure if it's best to go via the travel agent, teletext, sky travelshop etc etc. Anyone got experience of using the above for last minute? who gives the best deals? do any advertise really low prices and then hit you with loads of hidden extra costs etc etc.Would be grateful for any advice and details of experiences. Thanks.

[markercourt]

hello kaz, i have just recently got back from doing a cheap deal off tele text to be honest they all look pretty cheap,but just watch when you go to call the company because they say holidays are gone in seconds,and suddenly your left having to make a snappy descion and there not all that cheap.we saw a great deal,phoned to book,was then told that one had gone and booked anouther.but really it was no cheaper than thomas cook or thompsons last minuites,and if you do it with a propper company it might be better as you get what you pay for,i realised that.i dont think i would ever do it again unless id been before and enjoyed

[DebsyDoo]

Hi, hope it's not too late !
Speaking from experience, I have had some brilliant deals doing last minute hols - both from the internet & teletext.
Best advice I can give is:- keep your options flexible, go for a hotel holiday rather than a S/C one (as hotels are usually based on two sharing as opposed to S/C which quote a price for maximum occupancy) & the best time to get a good price is usually from around three weeks before you want to travel (bearing in mind that school holiday periods will always be more expensive !!)
Good Luck !!

[sasha011]

try lastminute.com