Last minute travel guide
Got next week off and need inspiration on where to go? Travel plans fallen through and you need a vacation to match your flights? Just got a sudden yen for a yoga retreat in Spain, stat? This guide to last minute vacations aims to make your journey as smooth as possible. There’s information on where you can go right now, what to do about visas and vaccines, which vacations fit in with school vacations – and how our travel team at Responsible Travel can help you along the way.
We don’t panic when it comes to latecomers to the ball. Our Travel Team are just at the end of the line. They’ll save you time on research and help you find the vacation that matches you. They’re also real people who really care. They’ll be excited about the fact you want to book at the last minute, and throw themselves into making that work for you. Read on to find out how.
We don’t panic when it comes to latecomers to the ball. Our Travel Team are just at the end of the line. They’ll save you time on research and help you find the vacation that matches you. They’re also real people who really care. They’ll be excited about the fact you want to book at the last minute, and throw themselves into making that work for you. Read on to find out how.
Our Last minute Vacations
Jordan vacation, small group
Visit Jordan from cities to mystic desert landscapes
From
US $1064 to US $1575
8 days
ex flights
Iceland small group vacation
West Fjords ski race and cross country skiing in Iceland
From
US $4649 to US $5779
10 days
ex flights
Maldives vacations, Dhoni cruise
Cruise the Atolls unspoilt tropical islands
From
US $1650 to US $2040
9 days
ex flights
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From
US $922 to US $1450
15 days
ex flights
Patagonia trekking tour
Natural beauty, dramatic vistas and cosmopolitan cities.
From
US $4075 to US $5410
10 days
ex flights
Luxury fitness vacations in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
From
£1195 to £1295
7 days
ex flights
Five things to remember when booking a last minute vacation
We’ve spoken to our expert in-house Travel Team to put together a quick checklist to tell you exactly what you need to think about when looking for a last minute vacation.
1. Passport
First things first: check that your passport is valid. It’s worth noting that you’ll probably need to submit your passport details to get a visa, and many countries require at least six months of validity on your passport after the date of your return home. Countries like Thailand also need your passport in decent condition; flick through it quickly to make sure there aren’t any ripped pages that’ll hold you up at customs.
2. Visas
Getting a visa can take a little time, so it’s worth considering visiting a country with an easy application process. If you’re booking as a UK citizen, your first port of call for entry information should be the FCO. If you’re booking as a US citizen, check out various visa requirements here. Some countries – Russia and China, for example – require you to apply at an approved Visa Application center. Others have e-visa websites that sort everything in 1-3 days.When it comes to countries with a trickier visa application process, you can lose a morning waiting for information from embassies. Sometimes, paying a specialist company like Travcour and Visa Central can help can ease pain. There’ll be a service charge, but they might save your skin in the case of late availability.
Our top Last minute Vacation
Baltic Republics small group vacation
Explore Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
From
US $2250 to US $2570
15 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2022: 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2023: 6 May, 13 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
2022: 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2023: 6 May, 13 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
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3. Vaccines
For many tropical countries, you need to have a full metal jacket of vaccinations. Yellow fever needs to be taken 10 days before travel. Two weeks is ideal for hepatitis A. Meanwhile, you can take tetanus and diphtheria jabs up to the day before travel. If you want to be gone within the week, consider whether it’s more practical to travel to vaccination-free zones.